Humanitarian Essentials Logistics Module (HELM)
The modules for the Humanitarian Essentials Logistics Module (HELM) were developed following feedback from major humanitarian aid agencies on the need for short face to face events to allow staff to gain a wider understanding of the world of Humanitarian supply chain and logistics.
The HELM events serve as a development programme covering the essential functions and roles within humanitarian logistics and the supply chain. Attendance at the events is open to those who are looking at developing new skills, refreshing their professional knowledge and expanding their supply chain and logistics knowledge.
The HELM modules are a standalone programme with over 600 people having attended in the first 5 years of the Programme. The HELM modules can be used either as an introduction or supplement to the learning on Fritz-CILT Humanitarian Logistics Certification Programmes. HELM is endorsed by Humanitarian Logistics Association (HLA) and Institute of Supply Chain Management (IoSCM).
Since their introduction in 2015, HELM has been delivered in countries including Kenya, Liberia, Turkey, Sierra Leone, Democratic Republic of Congo and Haiti. We continue to explore new locations for open events and requests for organisations for dedicated sessions.
There are no entry requirements for participating in a HELM Event – the course is open to anyone either working in, or with an interest in, humanitarian logistics. Students don’t need to be currently working for a humanitarian organisation. If your organisation has specific learning requirements, the HELM content can be tailored and delivered to meet your organisations’ needs.
In 2022, HELM’s founder and tutor Haydn Sandvig was awarded the prestigious Contribution to Education Award by the Institute of Supply Chain Management (IoSCM) for his work in delivering and establishing the HELM Programmes – making HELM an award-winning course!
Programmes
ADVANCED HELM
For more experienced logisticians, the programme covers Supply Chain Management through different phases of humanitarian relief, Stock Pre-Positioning, Team Management and Cash Transfer Programmes.
Upcoming HELM Events
22nd – 25th October 2024
Nairobi, Kenya: HELM 1 – Supply Chain, Warehousing & Inventory, Fleet Management & Transport ($795.00 USD or $1,300.00 USD for both HELM 1 & 2)
28th – 31st October 2024
Nairobi, Kenya: HELM 2 – Procurement, Medical Logistics, Management & Leadership ($795.00 USD or $1,300.00 USD for both HELM 1 & 2)
4th – 8th November 2024
Nairobi, Kenya: HELM 4 Medical Logistics Diploma – Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Warehouse Management, Procurement, Cold Chain, Distribution & Disposal ($850.00 USD or $1,800.00 USD for HELM 3 and HELM 1 & 2)
26th November – 5th December 2024
Cebu City, Philippines: HELM 1 & 2 Diploma – Supply Chain, Warehousing & Inventory, Fleet Management & Transport, Procurement, Medical Logistics, Management & Leadership ($900.00 USD)
9th -12th December 2024
Cebu City, Philippines: HELM 3 Advanced Diploma – Advanced Supply Chain Management, Stock Prepositioning, Phases of Humanitarian Response, Team Management & HR and Cash Transfer Programming ($600.00 USD or $1,400.00 USD for HELM 3 and HELM 1 & 2)
HELM 1
This is a four-day classroom based programme that will cover:
Supply Chain
Warehousing & Inventory
Transport & Fleet Management
HELM 2
This is a four-day classroom based programme that will cover:
Procurement
Medical Supply Chain
Management (Leaders vs Managers)
Advanced HELM
This is a four-day classroom based programme that will cover:
Supply Chain Management
Stock Repositioning
Phases of Humanitarian Response
Team Management & HR
Cash Transfer Programming
The world of humanitarian aid is changing and organisations are now recognising the importance of Cash Transfer Programming (CTP) in place of direct-aid to meet beneficiaries’ needs. This approach requires different expertise, skills, and resources, particularly the importance of the Supply Chain team in establishing that the right circumstances exist to effectively establish a CTP. Areas covered include – Supply Chain Assessments, Analyses, Preparedness, Retail Market Assessment, Procurement, Risk Identification, Monitoring the programme and suppliers.
Course Fee & Registration
For details of the current course fees and payment options, or to register your interest in attending a HELM event, please press the button below button:
Since the launch of the Fritz Institute – CILT Humanitarian Logistics Certification Programme (HLCP) in 2006, LLA has been delighted to be working alongside International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to deliver our Programmes to their staff. ICRC has been a huge supporter of HLCP and we are delighted to continue to work with them to develop our relationship.
As part of our evolving partnership, we are delighted to visit ICRC’s Regional Warehouse and Logistics Centre in Nairobi as part of our Humanitarian Essentials Logistics Module (HELM) training in Kenya. Since HELM first launched in 2015, we have been honoured to be allowed to visit ICRC’s Regional Centre, with our students learning valuable insight into how ICRC operates and gaining knowledge of internationally renowned best practices in storing and distributing aid and other essential goods. In this video, we take a closer look at how ICRC functions with an in-depth tour of their Centre.
In 2022, HELM’s founder and tutor Haydn Sandvig was awarded the prestigious Contribution to Education Award by the Institute of Supply Chain Management (IoSCM) for his work in delivering and establishing the HELM Programmes – making HELM an award-winning course!
Testimonial
”HELM really reflects the best practice based on humanitarian context and sphere project minimum standard, that is why the head of my organisation had to send two of my staff to attended the HELM event in Nairobi last year and he had to authorised the tuition fees to be covered by the organisation the way he did to me when I attended the same event in October this year.
This course has covered all the logistics functions where I have found myself fit in all areas of logistics e.g. warehousing, fleet, transport, supply chain, import/export and procurement, meaning that I can fit in any capacity within those areas mentioned above unlike before enrolled for this course.”
John Gatyiel Chuol
CHL, CHSCM and HELM Graduate
Testimonial
”This course has covered all the logistics functions where I have found myself fit in all areas of logistics e.g. warehousing, fleet, transport, supply chain, import/export and procurement, meaning that I can fit in any capacity within those areas mentioned above unlike before enrolled for this course.”
John Gatyiel Chuol
CHL, CHSCM and HELM Graduate