Course Overview
Humanitarian and development organizations increasingly operate in environments affected by conflict,
political instability, natural disasters, crime, public health emergencies and other operational challenges.
Effective safety and security management is essential to protect personnel, assets, programmes and the
communities they serve.
This three-day professional training workshop provides participants with practical knowledge and
approaches for identifying security threats, assessing operational risks and developing appropriate
measures to reduce exposure to harm. The training also examines how safety and security considerations
can be integrated into programme planning and day-to-day humanitarian operations.
Participants will gain practical insight into security risk assessment, incident management, emergency
preparedness, field safety, travel security, crisis response and organizational risk management. Particular
attention is given to decision-making in complex and rapidly changing operating environments.
Training Objectives
The workshop is designed to enable participants to:
Understand the key safety and security challenges affecting humanitarian operations.
Identify threats, vulnerabilities and potential risks in operational environments.
Apply practical approaches to security and risk assessments.
Develop appropriate risk mitigation and contingency measures.
Strengthen personal and team safety in field environments.
Integrate security considerations into humanitarian programme planning.
Improve preparedness for emergencies, incidents and crises.
Understand effective incident reporting and crisis communication procedures.
Strengthen travel, movement and field security practices.
Support organizational duty of care and staff safety.
Develop practical approaches to business continuity and emergency preparedness.
Make informed operational decisions in high-risk and rapidly changing environments.
Key Areas Covered
The training will provide practical guidance on:
• Humanitarian safety and security principles
• Security threats and vulnerability assessment
• Risk identification, analysis and mitigation
• Security risk assessment tools and risk matrices
• Personal security and situational awareness
• Field movement and travel security
• Office and accommodation security
• Emergency preparedness and contingency planning
• Incident reporting and management
• Crisis response and communication
• Evacuation, relocation and business continuity
• Staff safety and organizational duty of care
• Security management in humanitarian programmes
• Coordination and information sharing
• Post-incident review and organizational learning
Who Should Attend?
The workshop is suitable for humanitarian and development professionals working in or supporting
complex operational environments, including:
Programme and Project Managers
Humanitarian and Development Practitioners
Field Coordinators
Security and Safety Officers
NGO and INGO Staff
Operations and Logistics Personnel
Country Office Staff
Emergency Response Personnel
Programme Coordinators
Government and Civil Society Representatives
Professionals preparing for field-based humanitarian roles
Training Approach
The workshop combines professional presentations, practical exercises, case-based discussions and group
activities. Participants will have opportunities to examine realistic operational scenarios and apply risk
management approaches to humanitarian situations.
Expected Outcome
Participants will leave the training with practical knowledge and tools to strengthen safety, security, preparedness and risk management within their organizations and programmes. The training is particularly relevant for professionals responsible for personnel safety, field operations and programme delivery in complex environments.
Certificate: Certificate of Completion
COURSE FEE EUR 2000 PER PERSON
The Training will be conducted in English
How to Register for the Workshop:
Kindly send us an email to:
• Email: workshops@strategianetherlands.nl
• Website: www.strategianetherlands.n
