MGPS
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The overall objective of the course is to equip participants with effective tools for analytical thinking, leadership and other critical managerial skills in Gender, Peace and Security.
The specific objectives of the course are to:
- Provide students with knowledge of how gender is theorized, understood and incorporated in peace and security analysis, practice and policy.
- Ensure participants achieve the highest professional standards in gender, peace and security,conflict prevention, resolution and management mediation, peace brokering and security management.
- Equip graduates with specialized knowledge and skills to play a meaningful role in management and provide professional leadership in multi-dimensional Peace Support Operations, Regional Organizations, Peace Councils, National Security Councils, Border Security and National Security Institutions as well as Non Governmental Organizations and Advocacy Groups.
- Meet the demands and aspirations for continuing education of employees serving in public and private sector organizations involved in peace and security issues.
- Prepare interested individuals for a career in Peace and Security.
- Improve opportunities for women to attain high positions in international organizations.
COURSES TO BE OFFERED
- Feminist Jurisprudence and Conflicts in Africa.
- Theories and Concepts of Gender, Peace and Security (separate theories).
- Discourses on Power, Gender and Identity.
- Gender Rights and International Law.
- International Humanitarian Law and Law of Armed Conflicts.
- Democracy, Good Governance and Democratic Peace .
- Contemporary and Emerging Security Issues in Gender.
- Leadership.
- Gender and Multi-Dimensional Peace Support Operations.
- Human Rights and Conflicts.
- Gender and Security Sector Institutions.
- Gender and Conflicts.
- Conflict and Security of the African State.
- Political Economy and Security of Africa.
- Gender and International Relations.
- Research Methods in Gender, Peace and Security
TARGET GROUPS
This is an international course targeting persons working with the following
organizations in Africa:
- International Organizations (including UN, AU, ECOWAS, etc).
- Security Services.
- Government Organizations.
- Peace Councils.
- Border Security Departments.
- Humanitarian Agencies.
- Civil Society Organizations.
- The Civil Service.
FEES
Interested candidates should contact the KAIPTC Academic Registry for details
about the fees.
COURSE SCHEDULE
The Course will be organized in two semesters as follows:
• 1 Semester: 4 June – 27 July 2012
• 2 Semester: 1 October – 23 November 2012
• Graduation: June 2013
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A good 1 Degree (2 Class Lower and above) or its equivalent in any discipline from a recognized University. The course is opened to both male and female applicants, but female applicants are especially encouraged to apply.
ENQUIRIES
Contact the KAIPTC Academic Registry on telephone +233(0) 302 718200 ext 1165; +233 54 9965373 (mobile) or email: academicregistry@kaiptc.org Enquires should be made from Monday - Friday between 8:00am and 5:00pm.
MODE OF APPLICATION/DEADLINE
Application forms can be downloaded from the KAIPTC website: www.kaiptc.org. Qualified individuals are to apply for admission by 16th March 2012.
Closing Date for Applications: 16th March 2012
Click to download the Application Forms
Submission of Application forms should be made to:
The Registrar
Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre
P.O. Box CT 210
Accra, Ghana
