Managing Humanitarian Relief: An Operational Guide for NGOs

An Operational Guide for NGOs

Author: Eric James

'This is a useful reference tool for anyone starting out in their career in humanitarian work.' Graham MacKay, Deputy Humanitarian Director, Oxfam 'This is a "how to" book that will greatly assist in the professionalization of our programmes and will remain very close at hand during the conduct of our future operations.' Marc Preston, CEO, Australian Aid International 'A "must-read" for students of the humanitarian relief system and a "musthave on the shelf" for planners and managers of emergency programmes. It combines comprehensive coverage of issues with incisive comments and wellbalanced judgments and, it is clearlywritten.' David Hulme, Professor in Development Studies, Institute for Development Policy and Management, Manchester University, UK. 'An essential addition to the aid worker's tool kit. This comprehensive guide should be a part of every humanitarian NGO's orientation for new staff. A handy reference for all of the major tasks required for the successful establishment of an emergency mission which will likely help NGO staff to avoid the pitfalls and unintended consequences of decisions that are often, necessarily, taken on the fly.' Peter Medway, Director of Operations, International Medical Corps UK.

is aimed at relief workers charged with putting together a programme of action to help people in extreme crisis. It provides humanitarian relief managers with a single comprehensive reference for all the management issues they are likely to encounter in emergency situations.

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Responding Effectively to humanitarian disasters is far from straightforward, and relief workers often find themselves in a world of uncoordinated , highly competitive agencies working with cross-cutting purposes. Managing Humanitarian Relief is aimed at relief workers charged with putting together a programme of action to help people in extreme crisis. It provides humanitarian relief managers with a single comprehensive reference for all the management issues they are likely to encounter in the field. The book is organized in two parts. First, it provides an outline of different relief programming sectors: food and nutrition, health, water and sanitations, and shelter. Second, it presents 20 separate management topics that are essential for overseeing programmes. It's easy-to-use format includes checklists, tables, diagrams, sample forms, and no-nonsense tips from practitioners to help readers in emergency situations.

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“This is a useful reference tool for anyone starting out in their career in humanitarian work.”

"As evidenced from the recent FEMA disaster, a poorly managed humanitarian effort can make problems worse. Managing Humanitarian Relief: An Operational Guide for NGO's serves as a reference for humanitarian organization on how to properly manage their company so that they serve as more of a boon for crisis than a bane. Intended for leaders and managers of these organizations, Managaing Humanitarian Relief brings much wisdom that should be heavily be considered for any respectable company dedicated to their principles. Managing Humanitarian Relief serves as a warning as well as a manual; it is a must for those who want to avoid tragic bumbles."-- (05/01/2009)

About the Author

Eric James has extensive experience in managing emergency programmes, including in Afghanistan, Albania, Burundi and Liberia. Working in a number of different positions ranging from programme manager and logistician to Country Director, he has covered nearly every facet of NGO programming, management and training.