Social Protection Systems
SOCIAL PROTECTION IN HUMANITARIAN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
The Social Protection in Humanitarian Emergencies course is a flagship professional capacity strengthening programme offered by CHASP Institute to respond to the growing global demand for adaptive, resilient, and shock-responsive social protection systems.
- Dates
- 28 Oct 2026 to 25 Nov 2026
- Duration
- 5 Days
- Format
- In person
- Fee
- Ksh 1

About this course
How it's delivered. CHASP Institute adopts a highly interactive and practice-oriented learning methodology that combines technical instruction with experiential learning approaches. The course delivery methodology includes facilitated expert-led presentations, real-world case studies and country experiences, group discussions and peer exchange. Moreover, we offer practical exercises and institutional mapping, crisis simulations and scenario-based learning, group assignments and presentations, reflection sessions and action planning.
What you'll learn
- Understand humanitarian social protection systems. Develop a strong understanding of social protection in humanitarian contexts, including key concepts, frameworks, principles, and the role of adaptive and shock-responsive approaches during crises
- Design and adapt emergency interventions. Build the capacity to design, adapt, and scale social protection interventions that respond effectively to humanitarian emergencies, climate-related shocks, displacement, and other crises.
Who it's for
- Government officials and policymakers at national and subnational levels
- Humanitarian and development practitioners
- UN agencies and multilateral organizations
- NGOs and civil society organizations
- Social protection specialists and programme managers
What you'll walk away with
By the end of the course, participants are expected to demonstrate strengthened technical, operational, and strategic competencies in Adaptive and Shock-Responsive Social Protection (ASP/SRSP) within humanitarian and crisis contexts. Learners will leave the programme with practical tools, institutional strategies, and actionable knowledge that can be directly applied within their organizations, programmes, and policy environments.
- Enhanced understanding. Enhanced understanding of Adaptive and Shock-Responsive Social Protection concepts, frameworks, and emerging global trends.
- Improved implementation capacity. Improved capacity to design, implement, and scale social protection interventions during humanitarian and climate-related emergencies
- Practical delivery skills. Practical skills in targeting, registration, emergency cash delivery systems, grievance redress, and accountability mechanisms
- Climate resilience integration. Increased ability to integrate Anticipatory Action, climate resilience, disaster risk management, and early warning systems into social protection programming
Curriculum
2 modules
- 01Foundations of Shock-Responsive Social ProtectionCore concepts and design principles for adaptive systems.
- 02Putting SRSP into PracticeReal‑world examples and implementation strategies.
How to apply
- 1
Apply
The form takes about five minutes. Have your CV and letter of interest ready.
- 2
Hear back
Admissions reviews every application within five days.
- 3
Confirm your seat
Pay online, or send your organisation's introduction letter and we invoice them.
- 4
Start with pre-work
Pre-work opens before the first live class.
What we look for
Professional experience in humanitarian or social protection
RequiredAt least 3 years of work experience in humanitarian response, social protection, or a related field
Educational background
RequiredA bachelor's degree in social sciences, public policy, international development, or a related discipline
Understanding of shock‑responsive social protection
RequiredDemonstrated knowledge or interest in adaptive and shock‑responsive social protection systems.
English proficiency
RequiredSufficient command of English to participate fully in course discussions and complete assignments.
Current role in relevant organisation
PreferredCurrently employed by a government agency, NGO, international organisation, or research institution working on humanitarian or social protection issues.
Prior training in social protection
PreferredCompletion of any formal training or short courses in social protection
