Post Graduate Diploma in Food Security and Nutrition in Humanitarian Emergencies
Course Overview
This postgraduate diploma equips learners with the technical knowledge and practical skills to plan, implement, and evaluate food security and nutrition interventions during humanitarian crises. The course covers emergency assessments, program design, coordination, and the application of international standards to save lives, prevent malnutrition, and protect livelihoods in complex emergencies.
Learning Objectives
Graduates of this course will be able to:
Assess food security and nutritional needs in humanitarian emergencies using global standards.
Design evidence-based interventions to address acute and chronic hunger and malnutrition.
Coordinate multi-sectoral emergency responses in alignment with humanitarian principles.
Monitor and evaluate food and nutrition programs using appropriate tools and frameworks.
Apply ethical and culturally sensitive approaches to delivering aid.
Collaborate effectively with global agencies, NGOs, and local communities.
Course Outline
Course Content:
Introduction to Humanitarian Emergencies and Response Frameworks
Food Security in Emergencies
Emergency Nutrition and Malnutrition Management
Logistics, Supply Chain, and Resource Mobilization
Policy, Ethics, and Accountability in Humanitarian Nutrition