Format: Live instructor-led online training via Zoom / Microsoft Teams

Water Resource Management in Emergencies Training Course

Course Overview

The Water Resource Management in Emergencies Training Course is a comprehensive professional development program designed to strengthen the capacity of government institutions, humanitarian organizations, United Nations agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), disaster management authorities, water utilities, public health institutions, engineering professionals, community-based organizations, and development partners in planning, managing, and sustaining safe water resources during humanitarian emergencies and disaster response operations. The course equips participants with advanced knowledge and practical skills in emergency water supply systems, integrated water resource management (IWRM), emergency WASH programming, water quality monitoring, groundwater management, surface water management, climate resilience, disaster risk reduction, water infrastructure rehabilitation, environmental protection, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL), digital water information systems, and evidence-based humanitarian decision-making. Participants develop practical competencies to ensure equitable access to safe water, strengthen emergency preparedness, improve water governance, and build resilient water systems for disaster-affected communities.

Natural disasters, armed conflicts, droughts, floods, population displacement, disease outbreaks, and climate change continue to place immense pressure on water resources and essential public services. Effective emergency water resource management requires rapid assessments, sustainable planning, engineering expertise, community engagement, environmental conservation, water safety management, and multi-sector coordination to protect lives and livelihoods. This course introduces internationally recognized frameworks and standards including the Sphere Humanitarian Standards, Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS), Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6), World Health Organization (WHO) Water Safety Plans, UNICEF WASH Guidelines, Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM), Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, Results-Based Management (RBM), humanitarian WASH cluster coordination mechanisms, climate adaptation strategies, and emergency preparedness frameworks. Participants learn practical approaches for managing water resources before, during, and after emergencies while strengthening institutional resilience and ensuring sustainable service delivery.

Throughout the course, participants gain practical experience in emergency water needs assessments, water source identification, groundwater protection, water treatment technologies, emergency distribution systems, GIS mapping, remote sensing applications, digital monitoring platforms, water quality surveillance, risk analysis, infrastructure rehabilitation, project planning, donor reporting, environmental impact assessments, and operational coordination. Practical exercises, engineering demonstrations, field simulations, collaborative projects, group discussions, and real-world humanitarian case studies strengthen participants' analytical, technical, leadership, coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills while promoting transparency, accountability, digital innovation, environmental sustainability, climate resilience, gender equality, disability inclusion, safeguarding, and organizational learning.

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will possess the strategic, technical, and managerial competencies required to design, implement, monitor, and continuously improve emergency water resource management programs that protect public health, strengthen humanitarian response, improve water security, reduce disaster risks, promote environmental sustainability, support climate adaptation, and contribute to resilient communities. Organizations will benefit from stronger emergency preparedness, improved operational efficiency, enhanced donor confidence, sustainable water resource management, measurable humanitarian outcomes, and strengthened institutional capacity.

Course Objectives

1.     Understand the principles and frameworks of water resource management in emergency settings.

2.     Conduct comprehensive emergency water needs and resource assessments.

3.     Design and manage sustainable emergency water supply systems.

4.     Strengthen water quality monitoring and public health protection.

5.     Apply integrated water resource management (IWRM) principles during emergencies.

6.     Enhance climate resilience and disaster risk reduction in water resource management.

7.     Integrate Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) into emergency water programs.

8.     Utilize GIS, remote sensing, and digital technologies for water resource management.

9.     Strengthen coordination among humanitarian, government, and community stakeholders.

10.  Build institutional capacity for resilient and sustainable emergency water management.

Organizational Benefits

1.     Improved emergency water planning and response capacity.

2.     Enhanced access to safe and reliable water during humanitarian emergencies.

3.     Strengthened disaster preparedness and climate resilience.

4.     Improved water quality management and disease prevention.

5.     Enhanced Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) systems.

6.     Increased operational efficiency through evidence-based decision-making.

7.     Strengthened donor reporting, transparency, and accountability.

8.     Improved coordination among humanitarian and government agencies.

9.     Enhanced environmental sustainability and water conservation.

10.  Sustainable institutional capacity for emergency water resource management.

Target Participants

This course is designed for Water Engineers, WASH Specialists, Environmental Health Officers, Public Health Officers, Disaster Risk Management Specialists, Humanitarian Coordinators, Government Water Officials, United Nations Agency Personnel, NGO Program Managers, Water Utility Managers, Civil Engineers, Hydrologists, Environmental Specialists, GIS Specialists, Information Management Officers, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialists, MEAL Officers, Project Managers, Program Officers, Community Development Officers, Researchers, Consultants, Development Practitioners, Policy Analysts, Emergency Response Personnel, Academics, and professionals responsible for water resource management, humanitarian response, disaster preparedness, environmental sustainability, and public health.

Course Outline

Module 1: Foundations of Emergency Water Resource Management

·       Water resource management principles

·       Humanitarian WASH standards

·       Emergency water systems

·       Public health protection

·       Water governance

·       Ethical programming

General Case Study: Developing an emergency water resource management framework for disaster-affected communities.

Module 2: Emergency Water Needs Assessment

·       Rapid needs assessment

·       Water demand estimation

·       Resource mapping

·       Vulnerability assessment

·       Stakeholder analysis

·       Risk identification

General Case Study: Conducting emergency water assessments following a major flood disaster.

Module 3: Water Sources and Supply Systems

·       Surface water management

·       Groundwater development

·       Borehole management

·       Spring protection

·       Water abstraction

·       Distribution systems

General Case Study: Establishing emergency water supply systems for displaced populations.

Module 4: Water Treatment and Quality Management

·       Water purification

·       Water treatment technologies

·       Water quality testing

·       Laboratory monitoring

·       Water safety plans

·       Operational maintenance

General Case Study: Managing safe drinking water during a cholera outbreak.

Module 5: Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM)

·       Watershed management

·       Water allocation

·       Resource conservation

·       Environmental sustainability

·       Institutional coordination

·       Policy implementation

General Case Study: Applying IWRM principles to improve emergency water resource sustainability.

Module 6: Climate Resilience and Disaster Risk Reduction

·       Climate adaptation

·       Drought management

·       Flood mitigation

·       Early warning systems

·       Water resilience planning

·       Community preparedness

General Case Study: Designing climate-resilient water systems for drought-prone regions.

Module 7: Environmental Protection and Water Conservation

·       Ecosystem protection

·       Pollution control

·       Wastewater management

·       Water conservation

·       Environmental monitoring

·       Sustainable resource use

General Case Study: Protecting water resources during large-scale humanitarian operations.

Module 8: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)

·       Water indicators

·       Monitoring systems

·       Evaluation methods

·       Accountability frameworks

·       Organizational learning

·       Adaptive management

General Case Study: Monitoring emergency water supply performance using MEAL systems.

Module 9: Digital Technologies and Water Information Systems

·       Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

·       Remote sensing

·       Mobile data collection

·       Water dashboards

·       Artificial intelligence

·       Decision support systems

General Case Study: Using GIS and remote sensing to monitor emergency water resources.

Module 10: Humanitarian Coordination and Emergency Operations

·       Humanitarian coordination

·       WASH Cluster coordination

·       Interagency collaboration

·       Resource mobilization

·       Operational planning

·       Emergency logistics

General Case Study: Coordinating emergency water interventions among multiple humanitarian agencies.

Module 11: Financial Management and Donor Compliance

·       Budget preparation

·       Procurement planning

·       Financial accountability

·       Donor compliance

·       Contract management

·       Reporting systems

General Case Study: Managing donor-funded emergency water resource projects effectively.

Module 12: Strategic Leadership and Sustainable Water Management

·       Strategic planning

·       Leadership development

·       Institutional strengthening

·       Innovation management

·       Sustainability planning

·       Organizational action planning

General Case Study: Developing a comprehensive emergency water resource management strategy to strengthen water security, public health, disaster preparedness, environmental sustainability, climate resilience, humanitarian coordination, institutional capacity, and sustainable community recovery.

General Information

1.     Customized Training: All our courses can be tailored to meet the specific needs of participants.

2.     Language Proficiency: Participants should have a good command of the English language.

3.     Comprehensive Learning: Our training includes well-structured presentations, practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and collaborative group work. Our facilitators are seasoned experts with over a decade of experience.

4.     Certification: Upon successful completion of training, participants will receive a certificate from Foscore Development Center (FDC-K).

5.     Training Locations: Training sessions are conducted at Foscore Development Center (FDC-K) centers. We also offer options for in-house and online training, customized to the client's schedule.

6.     Flexible Duration: Course durations are adaptable, and content can be adjusted to fit the required number of days.

7.     Onsite Training Inclusions: The course fee for onsite training covers facilitation, training materials, two coffee breaks, a buffet lunch, and a Certificate of Successful Completion. Participants are responsible for their travel expenses, airport transfers, visa applications, dinners, health/accident insurance, and personal expenses.

8.     Additional Services: Accommodation, pickup services, flight booking, and visa processing arrangements are available upon request at discounted rates.

9.     Equipment: Tablets and laptops can be provided to participants at an additional cost.

10.  Post-Training Support: We offer one year of free consultation and coaching after the course.

11.  Group Discounts: Register as a group of more than two and enjoy a discount ranging from 10% to 50%.

12.  Payment Terms: Payment should be made before the commencement of the training or as mutually agreed upon, to the Foscore Development Center account. This ensures better preparation for your training.

13.  Contact Us: For any inquiries, please reach out to us at training@fdc-k.org or call us at +254712260031.

14.  Website: Visit our website at www.fdc-k.org for more information.