About the Course

Introduction to Humanitarian Negotiation introduces learners to the concept of humanitarian negotiation. Starting with a generic definition of negotiation, this module provides an introduction to approaches, challenges and dilemmas specific to humanitarian interventions and MSF contexts. It is available as a stand-alone, self-paced module or can be used by trainers as a prerequisite for face-to-face training.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course learners will be able to:

• Define humanitarian negotiation 
• Distinguish its main characteristics & specificities
• Explore and distinguish the most appropriate approaches 

List of Contents

Lesson 1: Negotiations and Humanitarians: Who, with whom, about what? 

Lesson 2: What is negotiation? 

Lesson 3: Ethical and Collaborative Negotiation in Conflict 

Lesson 4: What is humanitarian negotiation?

Lesson 5: Challenges and Dilemmas of Humanitarian Negotiation

Conclusion Module 1

CERTIFICATION

Badge and certificate

TARGET AUDIENCE

Any person who, as part of their responsibilities/functions, finds themselves in a position to negotiate.

EVALUATION

To pass this course learners will have to go through the entire module.

METHODOLOGY

We recommend doing the module in one go !

DURATION

RELEASE DATE: April 2023