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Official programme prospectus
Humanitarian Logistics & Supply Chain Basics
The procurement, warehousing and distribution skills that keep a response moving.
- Duration
- 3 months / about 12 weeks
- Fee
- SLE 2,500
- Delivery
- Online · Face-to-face · Blended
- Level
- Foundation
SLIHSD · Humanitarian Logistics & Supply Chain Basics · Programme prospectus
1. About SLIHSD
Sierra Leone Institute for Humanitarian and Sustainable Development is a developing professional education, training and capacity-development institute focused on practical, accessible learning for humanitarian, community and sustainable-development practice.
2. Why this programme?
The procurement, warehousing and distribution skills that keep a response moving. The programme is structured for learners who need practical, assessable capability they can connect to real responsibilities while continuing work or other commitments.
3. Programme at a glance
- Category
- Humanitarian & Disaster Management
- Level
- Foundation
- Duration
- 3 months (about 12 weeks)
- Study modes
- Online · Face-to-face · Blended
- Indicative programme fee
- SLE 2,500
- Registration fee
- SLE 100
- Location
- Mile 91, Tonkolili District, Sierra Leone
- Application deadline
- 31 March 2026
Around 12 weeks of guided study, typically two sessions a week plus independent work, so you can keep working while you study.
4. Target audience
- • Humanitarian, development, resilience and community practitioners.
- • Government, NGO and volunteer personnel whose roles relate to this programme area.
- • School leavers, graduates and working adults seeking practical professional development.
5. Entry requirements
- • Basic literacy and secondary-level education, or relevant practical work experience.
- • Access to a phone, tablet or computer for online and blended study.
- • Commitment to attend sessions and submit assignments on time.
6. Learning outcomes
- • Run a compliant procurement process
- • Maintain accurate stock and distribution records
- • Plan a distribution with safety and dignity in mind
7. Course structure and modules
| Unit | Study block | Module |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weeks 1–2 | Supply chain roles in emergency response |
| 2 | Weeks 3–4 | Procurement processes and documentation |
| 3 | Weeks 5–6 | Warehousing, stock control and asset management |
| 4 | Weeks 7–8 | Transport, fleet and distribution planning |
| 5 | Weeks 9–12 | Accountability, audit trails and reporting |
8. Detailed module breakdown
1. Supply chain roles in emergency response (Weeks 1–2)
Build hands-on competence in supply chain roles in emergency response through guided demonstrations, practice files and portfolio work.
- • Core tools and workflow for supply chain roles in emergency response
- • Production standards, file management and responsible use
- • Creating, reviewing and presenting a finished output
Assessed work: Complete a portfolio-ready output demonstrating supply chain roles in emergency response.
2. Procurement processes and documentation (Weeks 3–4)
Study procurement processes and documentation in the context of humanitarian & Disaster Management, connecting essential concepts with practical decisions and professional documentation.
- • Essential concepts and terminology within procurement processes and documentation
- • Methods, tools and professional standards used in practice
- • Application through a relevant case, task or workplace scenario
Assessed work: Complete a guided case task applying procurement processes and documentation to a realistic setting.
3. Warehousing, stock control and asset management (Weeks 5–6)
Develop practical capability in warehousing, stock control and asset management, linking roles, resources, decisions, accountability and review.
- • Roles, responsibilities and decision points in warehousing, stock control and asset management
- • Planning tools, coordination arrangements and documentation
- • Implementation monitoring, accountability and improvement
Assessed work: Draft a usable plan, workflow or decision brief for warehousing, stock control and asset management.
4. Transport, fleet and distribution planning (Weeks 7–8)
Develop practical capability in transport, fleet and distribution planning, linking roles, resources, decisions, accountability and review.
- • Roles, responsibilities and decision points in transport, fleet and distribution planning
- • Planning tools, coordination arrangements and documentation
- • Implementation monitoring, accountability and improvement
Assessed work: Draft a usable plan, workflow or decision brief for transport, fleet and distribution planning.
5. Accountability, audit trails and reporting (Weeks 9–12)
Build hands-on competence in accountability, audit trails and reporting through guided demonstrations, practice files and portfolio work.
- • Core tools and workflow for accountability, audit trails and reporting
- • Production standards, file management and responsible use
- • Creating, reviewing and presenting a finished output
Assessed work: Complete a portfolio-ready output demonstrating accountability, audit trails and reporting.
9. Practical project / portfolio
Prepare a full procurement and distribution documentation pack.
10. Teaching & learning approach
- • Tutor-led explanation and demonstration focused on the published module topics.
- • Guided practice using cases, scenarios, templates or production tasks relevant to the programme.
- • Individual and group feedback that helps learners improve work before final submission.
- • Flexible online, face-to-face or blended participation, with evening and weekend scheduling where available.
11. Assessment & completion
- • Short applied tasks linked to the published modules.
- • Practical component: Prepare a full procurement and distribution documentation pack.
- • A final assessment or portfolio review covering the full syllabus.
- • Participation in guided sessions, discussions and group exercises.
12. Career & professional pathways
- • Apply the programme’s tools in field, programme, coordination or community-facing responsibilities related to humanitarian & Disaster Management.
- • Use the completed project or portfolio as evidence of applied professional development.
- • Progress to related SLIHSD intermediate or advanced professional learning where available.
13. Learner support
- • Session handouts, checklists and templates you keep after the course.
- • Case material and worked examples based on community and field practice.
- • Tutor guidance by WhatsApp between sessions.
14. Fees & enrolment
Indicative programme fee for this course is SLE 2,500, plus a one-off registration fee of SLE 100. Final fees and any instalment arrangement are confirmed with you in writing before you commit.
| Course length | Indicative fee |
|---|---|
| 1 month short courses | SLE 150 – 750 |
| 1–3 months | SLE 2,500 |
| 3–6 months | SLE 3,500 |
| 6–18 months | SLE 5,000 |
15. Quality, recognition & regulatory notice
SLIHSD is a developing professional learning institution. Accreditation and formal recognition are subject to applicable regulatory approvals. Completion records an SLIHSD professional short course and is not presented as an accredited academic award.
Learners who complete all assessments receive an SLIHSD professional certificate of completion. This records completion of an SLIHSD short course and is not presented as an accredited academic award.
16. Contact & application
Learn. Build skills. Make a difference.
Apply online at slihsd.org/admissions, message us on WhatsApp +232 73655013, call +232 73655013, or email info@slihsd.org.
Sierra Leone Institute for Humanitarian and Sustainable Development (SLIHSD) · Mile 91, Tonkolili District, Sierra Leone · WhatsApp Business +232 73655013 · info@slihsd.org · slihsd.org
SLIHSD is a developing professional learning institution. Accreditation and formal recognition are subject to applicable regulatory approvals. Certificates issued reflect completion of SLIHSD short courses and are not presented as accredited academic awards.