The NNPHL.9 call for applications is now open and the closing date HAS BEEN EXTENDED to JANUARY 15TH, 2021! This cohort will focus on humanitarians from Africa with priority given to those working with national NGOs and community-based organizations.

Please note that due to COVID-19 restrictions, this cohort will be entirely remote.

Eligibility Requirements

NNPHL Leadership Training is designed for exemplary, mid-level career, full-time humanitarian professionals working for non-governmental or community-based organizations in humanitarian settings. All participants of NNPHL will meet a standard set of minimum requirements: 

• Must have reached a mid-level position in a non-governmental or community-based organization
• Professional experience in at least one or more humanitarian emergency situations
• Must be able to demonstrate management experience (i.e., managing a team)
• Must have a demonstrated interest in pursuing leadership roles in the humanitarian sector
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English with proficiency
• Must have a Bachelor’s degree or a comparable academic or professional qualification
• Must be available to participate the course (including the remote training, distance learning and experiential learning highlighted above)
• Must have the permission of your employer to participate in all aspects of the program

Please note that expatriate staff are not eligible for NNPHL blended learning courses, nor are professionals working at UN agencies or government affiliated organizations. However, all are welcome to register for the NNPHL Online Course, which is available to everyone at no cost.

Are there other selection criteria?

• With a focus on strengthening the leadership capacity of national level staff, NNPHL will prioritize candidates working with national NGOs and community-based organizations. A limited number of spots will be available for national staff working at international NGOs.
• For each regional workshop, NNPHL will only accept applicants from the corresponding region. Please read the Eligibility Requirements above and ensure that you meet the criteria before applying.
• Please note that expatriate staff are not eligible for NNPHL blended learning courses, nor are professionals working at UN agencies or government affiliated organizations. However, the NNPHL Online Course is available to everyone at no cost.
• NNPHL has a commitment to maintaining a gender balance for each iteration of the course and ensuring that women have improved access to leadership training. For that reason, we especially encourage women humanitarian professionals to apply for the program. For more information about NNPHL’s eligibility requirements, please see the FAQ.

Thank you for your interest in the National NGO Program on Humanitarian Leadership. To receive updates about upcoming NNPHL learning opportunities, please sign-up for our mailing list.

International Medical Corps hosts a health education event for children in Garmawa camp just outside Dohuk in the Kurdistan region of northern Iraq. Photo: International Medical Corps