Certification in Humanitarian
Supply Chain Management (CHSCM)
Guidance for prospective
CHSCM candidates
Introduction
Fritz Institute in
partnership with the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
Selecting the right course of
study
This document provides
guidance for those candidates who wish to enrol on one of the two humanitarian
qualifications offered. The qualifications have been designed for two different
target audiences, and you do not have to complete CHL before enrolling on the
CHSCM course. However it is very important that you select the right level of
qualification for you. The descriptions of the two qualifications given below
should help you to decide. In addition, before enrolling in the CHSCM course,
please fill out the questionnaire at the end of this guide and submit to
Logistics Learning Alliance (details below).
You may also contact Logistics Learning Alliance, Fritz Institute or the
CILT(UK) for further information.
Who is the target audience
for CHL?
The Certification in
Humanitarian Logistics is aimed typically at
candidates who are working at operational positions with the field of
humanitarian logistics.
It is also a suitable level of qualification for those
wanting to enter the area of humanitarian logistics for the first time and who
have relevant supply chain experience from the commercial sector.
Normally you will be involved
in carrying out the functions of warehousing, transportation and fleet
management and procurement at an operational level.
Who is the target audience
for the CHSCM?
The Certification in
Humanitarian Supply Chain Management has been developed for a target audience of
humanitarian logisticians who are involved in the management and coordination of
activities being carried out by other logisticians. Different humanitarian
organisations have different structures and roles, however, it is expected that
the target audience will have prior experience in providing operational level
logistics support in a humanitarian situation.
They will now be in (or realistically aspire to move into) roles managing
and coordinating complex logistics and supply chain activities.
What level will you be
operating at to benefit from the CHSCM?
The audience for this
qualification are people who are operating at a tactical level and who are
engaged in planning, resourcing and managing the supply chain and the
implementation of supply chain strategy. To carry out these activities these
people will be managing and/or leading other logisticians who are performing
activities and operating at the operational level.
What kind of things will you
be doing in your job?
The role typically requires
people to:
This role requires people to
be knowledgeable about how the supply chain provides support to humanitarian
operations and also have the knowledge and understanding to lead and manage
others.
What prior knowledge will you
need before starting the CHCSM?
It is expected that people
carrying out the role and studying for the Certification will have knowledge in
the supply chain activities of:
These activities are
therefore not included in the material for this level of the Certification.
To help you determine if
CHSCM is the right course for you, please refer to the attached questionnaire.
Individuals intending to
enrol on the CHSCM programme should forward the completed questionnaire to David
Jackson at Logistics Learning Alliance, who will then contact you to discuss the
best way forward.
David.jackson@logisticslearningalliance.com
For further information about
CHL and CHSCM, please contact:
Logistics Learning
David Jackson
David.jackson@logisticslearningalliance.com
Fritz Institute (US):
CILT (UK):
Janet DeSilva