At JVTI:
We deliver accredited Diploma and Postgraduate programs designed to equip learners with practical skills, industry relevant knowledge.
We deliver accredited Diploma and Postgraduate programs designed to equip learners with practical skills, industry relevant knowledge.
Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management.
Disasters, both natural and human induced, have increased significantly worldwide due to factors such as climate change, rapid technological advancement, and unplanned urbanization. These disasters often result in serious social and economic consequences, threatening human survival, dignity, and livelihoods. Issues such as environmental degradation, resource competition, and climate variability have further intensified global vulnerability.
This program equips participants with advanced knowledge and skills in disaster preparedness, risk reduction, and humanitarian response. It emphasizes evidence-based planning, effective coordination, and sustainable recovery strategies that strengthen community resilience and institutional capacity.
The Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management aims to impart domain-specific knowledge, competencies, and practical skills that enable learners to:
1. Demonstrate critical understanding of key concepts in disaster risk reduction and humanitarian response.
2. Recognize issues, debates, and challenges arising from disaster-prone environments and their links with development paradigms.
3. Critically evaluate disaster risk reduction and humanitarian response policies and practices from multiple perspectives.
4. Apply international standards of humanitarian response and understand their relevance in various disaster and conflict contexts.
5. Assess the strengths and weaknesses of disaster management planning and programming within local and global frameworks.
Learners completing this program will be able to:
Understand principles and frameworks of disaster management and humanitarian response
Assess risks, vulnerabilities, and disaster-prone environments effectively
Design, plan, and implement disaster preparedness, mitigation, and recovery strategies
Manage humanitarian logistics, emergency supplies, and general food distribution programs
Apply international standards and best practices in crisis and emergency management
Communicate effectively in disaster situations and engage stakeholders
Lead teams and coordinate multi-stakeholder disaster response initiatives
Evaluate disaster policies, legislations, and programs for enhanced resilience
Module 1: Introduction to Disaster Management
• Overview and Principles of Disaster Management
• The Role of Social Services in Disaster Situations
Module 2: Characteristics and Types of Disasters
• Overview of Disaster Types and Classifications
• Risk and Vulnerability Assessment
• Disaster Management Frameworks in Kenya
• Disaster Management Resources and Coordination Mechanisms
• Mitigation, Response, and Recovery Strategies
• Role of International Organizations in Disaster Management
Module 3: Humanitarian Logistics in Emergency and Disaster Situations
• Foundations of Humanitarian Logistics
• Context and Core Challenges of Emergency Logistics
• Supply Chain Coordination in Disaster Response
• Case Applications and Assignments
Module 4: Disaster Preparedness and Risk Reduction
• Principles of Disaster Preparedness
• Community-Based Risk Reduction Strategies
• Enhancing Public Awareness and Disaster Education
• Disaster Emergency Needs Assessment
• Program Information, Reporting, and Coordination
• Improving Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration
Module 5: Disaster Legislations
• Overview of National and International Disaster Legislation
• Roles of the Military in Disaster Response
• Internal Disaster Assistance Mechanisms
• Leadership and Governance in Disaster Contexts
Module 6: Planning for Disasters
• Strategic and Operational Disaster Planning
• Prevention, Mitigation, and Response Frameworks
• Evacuation Planning and Resource Mobilization
Module 7: General Food Distribution in Disaster and Emergency Situations
• Introduction to General Food Distribution (GFD)
• Setting Objectives and Designing GFD Programs
• Food Basket Commodities and Program Requirements
• Distribution Modalities and Ration Planning
• Large-Scale and Take-Home Distribution Models
• Monitoring, Evaluation, and Mitigation of Adverse Effects
Module 8: Project Management in Disasters
• Nature and Impact of Emergencies on Project Planning
• Leadership, Communication, and Problem Solving
• Stress and Conflict Management for Disaster Leaders
• Fundamentals of Project Management in Emergencies
• Effective Team Leadership and Organizational Management
• Practical Assignments and Case Studies
Module 9: Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication
• The Risk of Disaster and Crisis Communication Lifecycle
• Role and Importance of Emergency Risk Communication
• Psychological Dynamics of a Crisis Situation
• Communicating Effectively Under Pressure
• Message Development and Audience Engagement
• Crisis Communication Planning and Stakeholder Collaboration
Module 10: Consequences of Disasters
• Understanding the Consequences and Aftermath of Disasters
• Role of Primary Health Care Units (PHCUs) in Disaster Response
• Integrating Disaster Management into Health Systems
Global graduates and professionals pursuing careers in disaster risk reduction.
Format: Self-Paced and Distance Learning designed for working professionals and learners across different regions.
Language of Instruction: English
Duration: 12 months
Level: Intermediate
.Assignments: 60%
.Research Project / Dissertation: 30%
.Final Examination: 10%
.A minimum pass mark of 50% is required for certification.
Successful participants will be awarded a Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Preparedness and Management Certificate and Transcript issued by Jocy Visionary Training Institute.
USD: 1200
We deliver accredited Diploma and Postgraduate programs designed to equip learners with practical skills, industry relevant knowledge.
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Saturday: 9am – 5pm
Weekend & Public Holidays: Closed
Call: +254 707 431 490
Email: info@jocyvisionaryinstitute.com
Location: Flame Tree Building, 2nd floor, Uhuru street. Thika