Safety and Security Training for Humanitarian Managers

08 Jul 2012 to 11 Jul 2012
Kabul, Afghanistan

  • Provider

    Safer Edge

  • The humanitarian space has become increasingly hostile and difficult in many regions and managers face significant challenges to safety and security. This training enables managers to focus on the main security challenges affecting the region, the country and specific local problems. We will discuss and practise some key mechanisms for reducing threats and risks, and learn ways of building a culture of safety and security that will benefit the entire programme.

  • The Objectives of the Training:

    • Establishing a culture of safety and security through awareness, strategies and practical preparation.
    • Managers will develop key skills in identifying threats, and ways to respond effectively to hostile conditions.
    • Review and practice reducing personal and organisational risks and mitigating threats to programme implementation.
    • Reviewing roles and responsibilities during critical incidents, and practising effective responses.


    Course Details:
    This 4-day training course will include practical activities, coaching and advising, mentoring and classroom activities with highly interactive and challenging experiences.

    Specific, regional and generic security threats will be addressed, ensuring the highest possible impact.

    Each day will start at 09.00 and end at 17.00.

    **Special price for July 2012 course**
    **USD $1270 per person**

    Price includes training, hand-outs, lunches and refreshments.


    Key Components:

    • Identify organisational values in safety and security.
    • Establishing an effective security management framework in your organisation.
    • Discussions on cultural and political factors that affect security.
    • Creating and maintaining a security strategy.
    • What is a security plan?
    • Communication in a hostile situation.
    • Partnerships and inter-agency cooperation in security.
    • Reporting and analysing critical incidents.
    • Security provisions and preparation.
    • Evacuation or ‘stay and be safe’.


    Who are the Trainers?
    Safer Edge’s experienced and qualified trainers are sensitive to local needs and aspirations, with excellent communication skills and heightened awareness of safety and security issues in Afghanistan. They have the right resources and skills, balanced by cultural awareness and contextual knowledge to be successful through high impact training. They are experts in the field of humanitarian security with many years of on-the-ground experience in hostile, terror and war conditions.  Our trainers are professional security practitioners.


    About Us:
    Safer Edge has long term experience in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Uganda, Thailand, Kenya, Sudan, Somalia, South Sudan and Haiti, among others. We employ the most experienced and resourceful practitioners who have detailed first-hand knowledge of the most dangerous and challenging areas of the world. We stand with the humanitarian community during crises, natural disasters, war and terror. Where it matters, when it matters.


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