Expression of Interest: Alliance-IMOB Hasselt University Safe System Approach short course

The Alliance in collaboration with the Transportation Research Institute (IMOB) from Hasselt University, Belgium is excited to announce a new capacity building opportunity for our member NGOs in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This initiative supports the Alliance Strategy to continuously build the capacity of our member NGOs through partnerships with expert organizations and professionals who can provide capacity building support.

This strategic partnership introduces an accredited short course, under the umbrella of the ICP-Connect 2022-2027 Project – Short Training Programs for road safety NGOs. The purpose of this short course is to promote a mindset shift in how we see the road safety problem and thereby transforming the way we come up with solutions and equip road safety NGOs in LMICs to lead this approach as they influence their decision makers and communities, accelerating progress towards the achievement of SDG targets 3.6 and 11.2. 

Strengthening NGO Advocacy for Safe and Sustainable Mobility through the Safe System Approach

Hasselt University and the Alliance have designed a short training course on Safe System Approach tailored for Alliance members operating in LMICs. This course combines the Alliance experience with grassroots NGOs and the expertise of Hasselt University in Transport Sciences,  offering a unique opportunity to understand and learn what it means to take a Safe System approach as you problem-solve the road safety issue in your respective countries. 

The course facilitates participants to challenge the traditional approach to road safety, and learn the principles and practices of the Safe System Approach that puts people first and requires government and road safety professionals to accept the accountability to protect the road users instead of putting the onus onto the people to keep themselves safe. 

The course also integrates the Alliance Accountability Toolkit and mobility snapshots to facilitate practical applications of the Safe System Approach in your daily advocacy work for safe and sustainable mobility.

Course timeline

November 2024 to January 2025.

Course fee

NIL

Eligibility criteria

Applications are welcome from Alliance members who meet the following criteria:

1. Your NGO must be a member of the Alliance. 
2. Priority will be given to the VLIR UOS countries. (https://www.vliruos.be/en/countries/96) in this list:  

Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Guinea, Kenya, Madagascar, Morocco, Mozambique, Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Ecuador, Peru, Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines, Palestine, Vietnam. 

3. Each eligible NGO should present one candidate. We have a maximum of 15 spots for 15 NGOs.
4. Proficiency in English language. The course is offered in English.
5. Strong internet connection and personal laptop. The course is offered online through the Hasselt University online education portal and you can choose to do it in your own time
6. Clear linkage between the course being offered and your ongoing activities.
7. You must have completed the pre-course online survey.
8. You must submit your application by the deadline.
9. Successful applicants will be notified by 15 November 2024.

Course Requirements

Qualifying candidates must fulfil the following requirements to successfully complete the course.

1. Attend an induction session to familiarize yourself with the online platform. The session date of the induction will be communicated to all successful candidates.
2. Complete the entire course – 12 hours of study, which includes short quizzes and a case study. This is a self-paced course spread over a two-month period.
3. Complete the post-course online survey.
4. Complete all of the above by 14 January 2025.

Who should take this course

Who should take this course?

• Successful applicants. You will be notified the outcome of your application by 11 November 2024
• Road safety NGOs in LMICs with priority given to the countries in the list:

Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Guinea, Kenya, Madagascar, Morocco, Mozambique, Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Ecuador, Peru, Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines, Palestine, Vietnam. 

• Interested members from other countries who meet the eligibility criteria can also apply.
• NGOs with limited training in road safety who want to advance their knowledge and applications of the Safe System Approach.
• You are available to complete all the course requirements by 14 January 2025.

What you will gain from this course

• Knowledge in the Safe System Approach and skills to apply the Safe System Approach in your advocacy work towards the achievement of SDG targets 3.6 and 11.2.
• Accreditation from Hasselt University.

If you believe you meet all the criteria and are interested in this course, please apply HERE and submit your pre-course survey. We look forward to receiving your applications. Application deadline is Friday 8 November 11:59 pm CET.