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Multidimensional Peace Operations Course (MDPO18)

Introduction

The Kofi Annan International Peace Keeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) and the Swiss Confederation wish to invite qualified and interested parties to attend the Multidimensional Peace Operations course in 2018.

Seventy years after the establishment of the first UN field operation in 1948, the size and scope of UN peacekeeping operations has expanded dramatically. And as peacekeeping has evolved, particularly since the late 1980s, a growing number of United Nations peacekeeping operations have become multidimensional in nature, composed of a range of components, including military, civilian police, political affairs, rule of law, human rights, humanitarian, reconstruction, public information and gender. There are also a number of areas, such as mission support and security and safety of personnel, which remain essential to peacekeeping regardless of a particular mission’s mandate. It is critical therefore that all actors involved understand the related challenges and opportunities, including mission components, mandates and structure from an operational perspective.

COURSE AIM

The aim of the Multidimensional Peace Operations Course (MDPO) is to provide military, police and civilian personnel with the knowledge and skills of operational level planning, coordination and conduct of MDPO in order to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the components in Peace Operations.

TARGET GROUP

The target group includes Military-, Police-, Civilian Mission Staff, Humanitarian- and Civil Society Actors on operational level (CPT to LTC, ASP to C/SUPT and managerial level/positions e.g. P3/P4, Assistant Director, Directors).

We strive for an equal participation of Military, Police and Civilians as well as gender balance.

COURSE CONTENT

• The Nature of Conflicts
• Frameworks for Peace Operations
• Introduction and Concept of Peace Operations
• Gender and Peace Operations
• DDR in Peace Operations
• Security Sector Reform (SSR) and Peace Operations
• In-Mission Negotiations, Mediation & Facilitation
• Responsibility to Protect (R2P) and Protection of Civilians (POC) in Peace Operations
• Integrated Mission Support
• Planning in Peace Operations
• UN Policy on Civil-Military Coordination (CIMIC)
• Mine Awareness and IEDs in Integrated Missions Support
• Respect for Diversity
• MDPO in Practice

TEACHING METHODS

The course will be delivered through a combination of lectures, case studies, small group works and exercises among others. The “Problem-Based Learning Approach” will be used in the delivery of the course; hence, participants will play a very active role under the guidance of an experienced team of facilitators.

RELEVANT FACTS

• The course is conducted in English; there will be no translation in other languages.
• The course is residential and course participants will be accommodated at the KAIPTC.
• The following costs will be covered by the Government of Switzerland: facilitation fees, air travel from international airport, food and accommodation. Visa costs as well as travel to an international airport will be borne by the participant.
• UN personnel (Military, Police and Civilian) is to use UN flights to reduce cost impact on budget.
• All nominated participants will have to complete an eLearning module prior to the commencement of the course. The acquired certification is a condition for admission. The aim of this preparation is to place all participants on the same level of understanding of the MDPO concept prior to the course commencement.
• All nominated participants will have to show proof of adequate health insurance coverage prior to the commencement of the course. KAIPTC or the Swiss Confederation will not bear any costs caused by illness or accident.
• No-shows or cancellation of confirmed participants: resulting costs are to be borne by the participant.

How to Apply

Only fully completed applications that are submitted via the application portal here will be taken into consideration. Please also note that your “reasons for applying” are an important factor in the selection process.

Course date: 14 May – 25 May 2018

Application Deadline: 9 March 2018

Selection

We will preselect roughly 15 applicants of each target group (Military, Police and Civilian). The maximum number of course participants will be 32 participants. Therefore we proceed as follows:

• Selection Board will decide on shortlisted and waitlisted applications (end March 2018)
• Shortlisted candidates will be asked to confirm their seats bindingly
• Should not all shortlisted candidates confirm their seats, these will be offered to candidates on the waitlist on “first come first served” basis

Contacts

Administrative Issues:
Mrs Marylyn Agblor
Training Coordinator
marylyn.agblor@kaiptc.org
Tel. +233 302 718 200 Ext. 1012
Fax. +233 302 718 201

Maj Andreas Bosshard
Course Director
Andreas.Bosshard@kaiptc.org
Tel. +233 302 718 200 Ext. 1315
Fax. +233 302 718 201
Mobile: +41 79 394 18 36