The Clean Cooling Network is currently accepting applications for its Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) in Cooling and Cold-Chain Training Programme 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About The Clean Cooling Network - GESI in Cooling and Cold-Chain Training Programme
This 5-day programme combines conceptual grounding with practical tools to enable participants to integrate GESI into projects, programmes, and businesses within cooling and cold-chain systems.
Benefits of The Clean Cooling Network - GESI in Cooling and Cold-Chain Training Programme
Participants will:
- Develop a clear understanding of fundamental GESI concepts
- Analyse disparities using the Needs, Access, and Participation framework
- Apply safeguarding and SHEA principles
- Design GESI-sensitive needs assessments and data collection tools
- Develop Theory of Change and MEL frameworks
- Apply inclusive Business Model Canvas approaches
- Strengthen GESI-sensitive leadership and communication practices
- The course uses lectures, structured group exercises, real case studies, and applied tool-based learning.
The Clean Cooling Network - GESI in Cooling and Cold-Chain Training Programme Requirements
This programme is designed for professionals working in:
- Vaccine and health cold-chain systems
- Agrifood value chains and post-harvest management
- Cold-chain infrastructure and logistics
- Refrigeration and HVAC technical services
- Development projects and programme implementation
- Policy and institutional roles related to cooling systems
Applicants should demonstrate active engagement in cold-chain operations, project design, business development, technical services, or programme leadership.
Application Date and Process
Applicants must submit a single PDF document containing the following:
- A cover letter addressed to the Academic Head, ACES, stating your motivation for attending the training
- A Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Short responses (maximum 150 - 200 words each) to the following questions:
- What experience do you have in the cold-chain sector or related sectors such as agriculture or health?
- What do you think are the main GESI challenges in cooling and cold-chain systems?
- How would you apply GESI integration in your professional role?
- Do you have any dietary requirements or mobility restrictions that you want us to be aware of? (This will be treated confidentially to support your attendance.)
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications online by the designated deadline to ACES through [email protected], with the subject line:
"Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) in cooling and cold-chain course– [Your Name]"
Application Deadline
11 May, 2026
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