- BBR Humanitarian Perspectives Series Archive
- Season 1
Season 1
Explore our Humanitarian Perspectives Series
A brief introduction to the Building a Better Response (BBR) project.
The Role of a Cluster Lead
Pablo Medina is the Global Cluster Deputy Coordinator for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). In this episode, he discusses the role of a Cluster Lead.Duty of Care: Mitigating Risks for Field Workers
Ian Ridley is the Senior Director of Humanitarian Operations for WorldVision International. In this episode, he discusses Duty of Care and mitigating the risks for field workers.Humanitarian Assessments in Practice
Lars Peter Nissen is the Director of the Assessment Capacities Project (ACAPS). In this episode, he discusses humanitarian assessments.
The IFRC's Role in Coordination: Part I
Christine South is the Operations Quality Assurance Officer of Disaster and Crisis Management for the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). In this episode, she discusses her start in the humanitarian field and describes the key entities with which the IFRC coordinates.
The IFRC's Role in Coordination: Part II
Christine South is the Operations Quality Assurance Officer of Disaster and Crisis Management for the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). In this episode, she discusses the role that the IFRC plays in humanitarian coordination.
The Resident Coordinator Pool Process
Ian Ridley is the Senior Director of Humanitarian Operations for WorldVision International. In this episode, he discusses the Resident Coordinator Pool Process.
The Responsibilities of Humanitarian Country Directors
Maureen Magee is the Interim Director of the Norwegian Refugee Council's office in Geneva. In this episode, she discusses the responsibilities of Humanitarian Country Directors.
The Role of Communication in Humanitarian Action: Part I
Jacobo Quintanilla is a Community Engagement Adviser for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). In this episode, he discusses of the role of communication in humanitarian action. This interview will continue with "The Role of Communication in Humanitarian Leadership, Part II.
The Role of Communication in Humanitarian Action: Part II
Jacobo Quintanilla is a Community Engagement Adviser for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). In this episode, he continues his discussion of the role of communication in humanitarian action.
The Importance of Humanitarian Coordination
Pierre de Rochefort works on Disaster and Crisis Information Management for the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). In this episode, he discusses the importance of humanitarian coordination, as well as the challenges inherent in implementing humanitarian coordination successfully.
The Role of Humanitarian Leadership
Claire Messina is the Senior Coordinator of the Humanitarian Leadership Strengthening Unit of the Office of the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). In this episode, she speaks about the key qualities of humanitarian leadership and why these qualities are important for success in the field.