Humanitarian Needs Assessment and Analysis
10-Day In-Person Certificate Training Program
Mekelle University’s Center for Humanitarian Studies–Ethiopia (CHS-E) is offering its First Round Certificate Training Program on Humanitarian Needs Assessment and Analysis (HNAA).
This in-person training is designed to strengthen participants’ practical knowledge and skills to plan, conduct, analyse and communicate humanitarian needs assessments, combining academic expertise with practical humanitarian experience.
REGISTRATION PERIOD
August 6, 2026 – August 24, 2026
TRAINING PERIOD
August 31, 2026 – September 10, 2026
Venue: Mekelle University, Adi Haqi Campus, Kasahun Building, K106
Who is it for?
The certificate is designed for:
This training is intended for humanitarian and development professionals, staff of NGOs and civil society organisations, public institutions, researchers, and other professionals involved or interested in humanitarian needs assessment, programme planning and response.
Why is this training useful for you?
Humanitarian needs assessments are essential for understanding affected populations’ priorities and supporting evidence-based humanitarian decision-making.
Through this training, participants will strengthen their ability to:
- Design and plan humanitarian needs assessments.
- Select and apply appropriate data collection methods.
- Analyse and interpret humanitarian data.
- Translate assessment findings into clear and useful reports.
- Support evidence-based programme design and humanitarian response.
MAIN LEARNING AREAS
- Introduction to Humanitarian Needs Assessments
- Preparedness, Planning and Design of Humanitarian Needs Assessments
- Data Collection Methods for Humanitarian Needs Assessments
- Data Analysis and Interpretation in Humanitarian Needs Assessments
- Reporting and Dissemination of Humanitarian Needs Assessment Findings
Learn from experienced professionals
The training will be delivered by academics and humanitarian practitioners with experience in humanitarian needs assessment, research and humanitarian response:
Dr. Diego Guerrero Oris: Independent Humanitarian Advisor, Spain.
Mezgebo Gebregeorgis (PhD): Statistician and Population Studies specialist; over 10 years of experience in research, data analysis, survey design, impact evaluation, and field coordination.
Dr. Letekirstos: Assistant Professor with an MSc in Biostatistics and Health Informatics; 19 years of experience in public health research, health information systems, data management, humanitarian data, and field-based research coordination.
Dr. Fantay Gebru: Biostatistics and MEAL specialist; over 20 years of experience in data quality assurance, health research, monitoring and evaluation, and advanced data analytics.
The training combines practical field experience, academic knowledge and internationally recognised humanitarian standards.
Entry requirements
Applicants should have:
- A relevant diploma, undergraduate degree or higher qualification from a recognised institution.
- Working knowledge of English, Tigrigna or Amharic.
- A strong interest in humanitarian action.
- Availability to attend the full training programme.
Assessment and certification
Assessment will be conducted throughout the training and will cover the main modules of the course.
Participants who successfully complete the training and meet the required assessment and attendance criteria will receive a Certificate in Humanitarian Needs Assessment and Analysis issued by Mekelle University.
REGISTRATION PERIOD
August 6, 2026 – August 24, 2026
TRAINING PERIOD
August 31, 2026 – September 10, 2026
Training Fee
Training Fee: ETB 13,600
Payments can be done:
- In person: Mekelle University, Adi Haqi Registrar and Alumni Office
- Online: through bank transfer or Western Union to the following bank account:
Account Holder: Mekelle University, Center for Humanitarian Studies-Ethiopia
Bank: Bank of Abyssinia
Account Number: 23985569
Branch: Atsey Yowhanse Branch , Mekelle
SWIFT/BIC: ABYSETAA
Bank address: Mekelle, Kedemay Weyane Sub City -Tigray -Ethiopia
Refund Policy: Payments effected by the participant shall only be refunded upon his/her request two days before the training begins.
Accepted students will receive their acceptance notification on a rolling basis, maximum by 27/08/2026, together with the payment instructions. Payments must be completed as soon as possible after the notification of acceptance.
A limited number of sponsorship opportunities are available. For information on sponsorship eligibility criteria and required documents, contact the Registrar at Adi Haqi Campus or kahsay.equar@4ybin.ngo / asqualgtnsae@gmail.com.
registration
Applicants can register:
- In person: Mekelle University, Adi Haqi Registrar and Alumni Office
- Online through the following form
REGISTER HERE:
Contacts
Kahsay Equar: +251 92 177 5670 kahsay.equar@4ybin.ngo
Asqual Gebretinsae: +251 91 472 1435 asqualgtnsae@gmail.com