Workshop Objectives

2.1 Be familiar with UNICEF's mandated policy and procedures for emergency operations and preparedness.

2.2 Understand characteristics of the global relief system for emergencies.

2.3 Describe basic management principles and how they apply to emergency operations.

2.4 Sufficiently understand technical emergency issues to manage professionals in the fields of health, nutrition, water, media, sanitation, logistics, etc.

2.5 Use and apply the "Assisting in Emergencies Handbook".

2.6 Identify early warning signs of an emergency and actions that can be taken when they are identified.

2.7 Identify and explain the steps and priorities in an emergency operation.

2.8 Access an emergency situation and prepare a plan of action and implementation.

2.9 Plan a UNICEF staffing of emergency operations.

2.10 Plan for a phase out of emergency operations.

2.11 Recognize opportunities provided by an emergency situation.

2.12 Share the basic information gained at this Workshop in an effective learning environment to other staff members.