Why this course exists
Purpose
This course develops understanding of the role, responsibilities and management functions of a National Mine Action Authority and National Mine Action Centre in coordinating and overseeing HMA activity.
Who should attend
Target Audience
This course is suitable for NMAA personnel, NMAC managers, , government officials, senior HMA staff, operations managers, quality management personnel, information management staff and partner organisations supporting national mine action coordination.
What is covered
Course Overview
A National Mine Action Authority and Centre play a central role in coordinating HMA activity, supporting national priorities, managing information, enabling quality management and linking operational delivery to national strategy. This course introduces the core functions of NMAC management, including coordination, planning, tasking, reporting, accreditation support, quality management, stakeholder engagement and donor coordination. It supports participants to understand how an NMAC can provide practical direction and oversight across the HMA sector.
Learning Areas
• Role of the NMAA and NMAC within national HMA structures.
• National coordination, planning and prioritisation.
• Tasking, reporting and operational oversight.
• Quality management, accreditation support and compliance monitoring.
• Information management and data-driven decision-making.
• Coordination with operators, donors, government and affected communities.
• Meeting structures, documentation and reporting cycles.
• Capacity development and institutional sustainability.
How it is delivered
Delivery Format
Delivery may include pre-course learning, classroom instruction, facilitated workshops, planning exercises, case studies, coordination simulations and mentoring.
Prerequisites
Entry Requirements
Participants should have a role linked to national mine action management, government coordination, programme oversight, quality management, information management or senior HMA operations.
On completion
Expected Outcome
On completion, participants should understand the key functions of NMAC management and be able to support national coordination, planning, quality management, reporting and operational oversight of HMA activity.
Flexibility
Bespoke Options
This course may be delivered as a stand-alone management course or linked with NMAS development, quality management, information management, land release planning or programme evaluation.
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