Below is a summary of the program. For detailed information about the program, please download the ITP 321 Disaster Risk Management brochure HERE. We strongly recommended you to read the broschure in full before applying.

Please note that this is the final call for applications from Bangladesh, Cambodia, Nepal and the Philippines.

Background

Managing and reducing disaster risks is central for saving lives, assets, and livelihoods and for ensuring sustainable development. Disaster risk affects women, girls, boys and men differently. Due to existing inequalities between women and men, women are often disproportionately affected by disasters. The contribution of women and girls to disaster risk management plays central role in community resilience is often overlooked in strategies and programs. The ITP DRM supports participating organizations in strengthening, adapting and maintaining capacity over time. The ITP method is tailored to organisations with a strong commitment to drive change.

The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) offers the International Training Programme (ITP) in Disaster Risk Management (DRM) to organisations of strategic importance to the economic, social and environmental development of partner countries. The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) implements the ITP on Sida’s behalf.

Learning Objectives

After active participation in the programme, you will be able to:

explain how change happens and identify ways to push for change in disaster risk management;
demonstrate effective skills in influencing others; and
integrate a gender, diversity, and environment perspectives into their change processes...

... for the further development of your change initiative and organization.

Methodology

The programme takes an evidence-based adult learning methodology approach. You can expect a mix of different types of learning activities both online and face-to face (i.e. experiential learning, reflection, group discussion, simulations, study visits and lectures). Emphasis is put on peer learning, sharing and networking.

Content and Structure

The programme is given from January 2023 to the beginning of 2024. The total duration of the programme is about 12 months, during which you are expected to dedicate around 20-30% of your work time to scheduled programme activities and independent work on your change initiative. Most work is carried out from your home countries but parts of the training will take place abroad.

At the heart of the programme lies your change initiative, a prioritized issue within your organisation, where you intend to achieve change. It can be either a new or ongoing initiative within the organisation, and can have either an internal or external focus. During the programme, you will apply new tools, skills and knowledge to your change initiative and will receive support in developing and implementing a robust change process. The programme puts special emphasis on networking, mentorship and the integration of gender and environmental perspectives. The content of the programme is tailored to fit your needs and interests.

Timeline

Training phase 1: Four sessions in January, 2023 (digital)

During this initial training phase, you are introduced to the programme and will have an opportunity to get to know the other participants. The core focus is to deconstruct and analyse the change initiative and the space for change. You will be introduced to gender and environmental perspectives and supported in integrating these perspectives into your change initiatives.

Networking and cooperation workshop: One day in February, 2023 (in-person in home country)

The focus of this workshop is peer review and sharing of change initiative ideas, identifying conditions for cooperation and networking with your fellow ITP participants and alumni from previous cycles.

Training phase 2: Four sessions in March and April, 2023 (digital)

The second training phase is focused on how to prepare the ground for change. You will be introduced to the practice of change management and change readiness and further your knowledge of gender and environment in disaster risk reduction.

Training phase 3: May 10–18, 2023 (in-person in Sweden)

This intensive training phase focuses on skill development and understanding different DRM systems through study visits, peer-to-peer exchange and learning, and simulation exercises. This is an excellent opportunity for you to network with other participants and experienced facilitators, and meet your mentor in person.

Training phase part 4: Four sessions in September and October, 2023 (digital)

The final training phase focuses on how to sustain change over the long term.

National meetups: One day in September, 2023 (in-person in home country)

Support and be supported. This meetup's focus is on sharing change initiative progress and joint problem solving.

Closure and celebration: December, 2023 to beginning of 2024 (in home country)

The final component of the programme focuses on lessons learned and on celebrating results from the change initiative within the organisation, sector, or community. The programme is officially closed with a certification ceremony.

Admission requirements

The following countries are invited to nominate candidates: Bangladesh, Cambodia, Nepal and the Philippines.

The programme welcomes technical experts and middle management representatives from any relevant organization – government agencies, civil society organizations, the private sector or academic institutions – working to improve disaster risk management in the local or national context. The nominated candidate should:

Hold a strategic position within their organisation in relation to the tentative change initiative.
Have at least five years’ worth of relevant work experience.
Be proficient in English.
The applicant must be nominated by their organization.

The programme is open to anyone meeting the admission requirements, regardless of gender, age, physical ability, ethnicity, or religion. Adaptations can be made to facilitate participation. The programme strives for a diverse and representative group of participants.

Change initiative
Nominated candidates apply with a change initiative – a problem the candidates’ organization wishes to solve. It is strongly recommended that applicants apply with a joint change initiative in teams of at least two members. The teams can be set up either within an organisation or between organisations. Individual change initiatives can be accepted in special circumstances.

Language requirements
The training programme will be conducted fully in English, without the possibility of translation. You are expected to deliver both written reports and oral presentations, and should therefore be proficient in English.

Health requirements
Due to the international travel and the overall intensive nature of the programme, you must be in good health. You are required to complete a health declaration before international travel.

Application Process

Please read this information in full before applying.

Organisations who wish to nominate candidates for the programme will have the option to attend a digital coaching session to discuss your ideas for change initiatives. This is not a prerequisite for applying and does not guarantee you a spot on the programme, but you will get useful tips and have the opportunity to find partners for joint change initiatives. Coaching sessions will be held on:

September 19–20 (The Philippines),

September 22–23 (Cambodia),

September 26– 27 (Bangladesh), and

September 29–30 (Nepal).

To register for a session, contact itp@msb.se by September 16, 2022.

All applications are submitted online, at the bottom of this page. Applications consist of three parts: a change initiative, a management confirmation, and a digital questionnaire. Follow these steps to apply:

1. Download, fill out, and have a supervisor sign your Change Initiative - please download the template here.

2. Download and have a supervisor fill out and sign the Management Confirmation - please download the template here.

3. Start the electronic application at the bottom of this website and fill out the questionnaire. In the end of the questionnaire, you will be asked to upload your signed Change Initiative and Management Confirmation, which is why it is important you complete these steps first. Please note! The questionnaire will take around 20-30 minutes to complete so make sure that you have enough time to complete it.

4. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an additional digital interview betweel November 16-25 2022. Your manager will be asked to join in on a part of the interview.

Final deadline for applications is the 1st of November 2022.

Successful candidates will be notified by e-mail no later than 8th of December 2022.

For more information about the programme, or if you come across any problems with the application, please contact itp@msb.se or visit the ITP DRM website http://www.msb.se/itp

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