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Training Programme for International Deployments

Introduction

This training programme is intended for RCRC volunteers, staff and registered members as well as people not affiliated with the RCRC Movement but interested in working with us.

The programme is divided into four parts:

  1. Preparatory online training
    Everyone is required to complete the online training courses listed before attending a virtual/face-to-face training or being deployed through GRC/IFRC/ICRC surge mechanism.
     
  2. Virtual and face-to-face training
    Practical training on RCRC Movement structures and response tools as pre-deployment preparation. Scenario-based exercises are used to illustrate key aspects of a mission and our working approach.
     
  3. Refresher and capacity building training
    Individual refresher training or on-the-job training of trainers for already trained and/or experienced delegates.
     
  4. Workshops
    Practical peer-to-peer learning for specific topics and/or target groups.

The training structure follows the RCRC Movement’s standards. It aims to ensure a common understanding of our work and compliance with the Fundamental Principles, and to mitigate security risks.

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Please note that in the course of the year additional trainings might come up. The relevant dates and application details will be updated in the training programme on this website, published in GRCReady for application and shared via e-mail with the relevant technical pool(s).

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Whom are we looking for?

Everyone who meets the requirements of the respective training course, has an expertise in a humanitarian profile of relevance to GRC (please see pools below), as well as several years of working experience in the respective field.

To apply for a training and to become a member of GRC’s humanitarian surge roster, GRCReady, visit drk.de/grcready .

Should the need for urgent deployments of delegates arise due to disasters or crises, GRC utilises GRCReady to alert and deploy qualified experts within 72 hours.

Once registered in GRCReady, you can express your interest in participating in a training course and in becoming a member of one of the 16 technical pools in our roster:

Syria, Syrian Arab Red Crescent, SARC, aid, logistics
Basem Zghaibeh, warehouse manager, and Sarah Mansor, finance officer at the Syrian Arab Red Crescent warehouse hub in Tartous. Basem and Sarah got married on the day of a distribution, returning the same evening to prepare for the next day's aid delivery. Their first day of married life also involved distributing aid to IDPs fleeing the conflict.

Where can I find more information?

Interested in joining the German Red Cross Surge Roster?

To apply for a training and to become part of the Surge Roster, please visit our GRCReady website

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Preparatory online training

In order to participate in international training or being deployed with GRC on an international surge mission, the following online training must be completed. Training certificates must be uploaded in GRCReady (https://grcready.rpm.molnix.com).

These courses can be accessed through the RCRC Learning Platform (www.ifrc.org/learning-platform). For quick access to all of them you can use our dedicated „GRCReady Welcome“ training playlist (https://ifrc.csod.com/ui/lms-learner-playlist/PlaylistDetails?playlistId=23cc4cd6-0a2b-4307-9898-70d81f0a5512).
Registration, access to and use of the Learning Platform is open and free. In case of questions or problems please contact support.learning(at)ifrc(dot)org.

I. World of Red Cross and Red Crescent (WORC)
WORC introduces to the fundamental elements of the RCRC Movement. It is made up of several modules covering subjects such as history, structure, principles, emblem, accountability, etc. and outlines the rules of the different components of the RCRC Movement. (4:30 hours)

II. Code of Conduct
This video introduces the Code of Conduct - for The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and NGOs in Disaster Relief. (6 minutes)

III. Stay Safe 2.0 Global Edition: Level 1 - 3
Security is everyone’s responsibility. The training is meant for staff and volunteers working in emergencies in a national context or abroad. The third level is aimed at those who have security management responsibilities for staff working nationally and internationally. You will need to have passed through levels 1 and 2 to successfully complete level 3. (5:05 hours)

IV. Principles and Rules for Red Cross and Red Crescent Humanitarian Assistance
This course intends to increase awareness and promote compliance with the Principles and Rules that govern National Societies and the IFRC in international humanitarian assistance. (1:00 hours)

V. 101: Corruption Prevention
Corruption is a major challenge in humanitarian assistance as it deprives those we seek to assist of essential live-saving resources. The goal of this course is to reduce the overall risk of corruption by giving learners an understanding of the problem through scenario-based exercises where the consequences of their choices will be revealed. (2:30 hours)

VI: Targeted – An introduction to Cyber Security
The aim of this course is to increase your awareness of information security, give you an insight into the dangers that exist, and provide you with the tools to make the right decisions at difficult times to ensure we all remain safe from increasing threats (0:30 hours)

VII: Introduction to Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
This course will help you learn about our policy commitments to protect people we work with. It will focus on the risks of sexual exploitation and abuse; our responsibilities to prevent and protect from harm; and what to do if you are concerned about the safety of a person who might be at risk or suffered from abuse. (0:30 hours)

VIII: Introduction to Child Protection
This short course describes UNICEF's work in the field of Child Protection, and why it matters. In this course, you explore the goals, programmes, challenges and achievements of child protection work. (0:30 hours)

IX: Unconscious Bias and Diversity Essentials
Diverse organisations and leadership teams are more successful than those which are not. The Unconscious Bias & Diversity Essentials helps you to be more aware of your own biases, be a more inclusive leader and empower your team to perform to their full potential. (1:40 hours)

X. Surge Video Series: an introduction to Rapid Response in Disasters and Crisis
What is Surge? Which are the key concepts and principles in emergency response for each of the sectors? What are the tools and different resources available to carry out the response? How do the different sectors work with each other? This curriculum is meant as an introduction to Surge trough 17 short videos/courses. Each 20-minute course includes an episode focusing on each of the sectors involved. (5:40 hours)

XI. Sharing the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement on Social Media
The objective of this course is to support response personnel in developing their social media and communication plans. (0:30 hours)

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