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2021 unit information
2021 is the final offering of this unit
Nil
AHL701 unless previously completed
Students enrolled in course A767 - NIL
Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.
1 x 1-hour class (livestreamed and recorded), 1 x 1-hour seminar (livestreamed and recorded) per week
This unit explores specific issues and challenges faced by humanitarian organisations and managers operating in humanitarian contexts. Topics examined include: the discourse of 'professionalisation' in the sector and its implications for education, training and capacity-building of workers and volunteers in the humanitarian sector; aid worker resilience, well-being and self-management; organisational change, learning and innovation; issues related to operational management in the field; people-management in the humanitarian sector; and safety and security of humanitarian workers. Topics will be explored through the use of case studies to highlight the importance of building trust, communication, accountability, decision-making, coordination and teamwork when working in complex humanitarian emergencies.
Critically reflect on personal motivations, competencies and values in the context of increasing professionalisation of the humanitarian sector and evaluate specific attributes required to function effectively in humanitarian contexts
GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO6: Self-management
Evaluate the role of HR operational plans in humanitarian contexts and develop solutions to complex operational problems in crisis situations
GLO2: Communication
Analyse the changing nature of the humanitarian aid sector and propose best practice strategies for leading and managing multinational and cross-cultural teams in complex environments
GLO4: Critical thinking
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
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The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: AHA723 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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