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Course Date/Duration	10th – 28th June 2024
Course Capacity	30 participants
Target Group	Set at the operational level, the course targets a mixed group of middle and above leadership from the following: ECOWAS Standby Forces HQ Structure officials – military, police and civilians FHQ Individuals and members of ongoing peacekeeping missions; Government officials, operational level staffers and police; ECOWAS/AU/UN peacekeeping mission military personnel directly involved in operational planning and implementation of policies; Selected personnel by ECOWAS, AU, and UN Member States to be deployed in a Peacekeeping mission.
Course Language	The course will be conducted in English only
Application Deadline	28th March, 2024

The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), Ghana – sponsored by Germany – will run ao United Nations Staff Officer Course.

 

INTRODUCTION

With a high spate of armed conflicts world over particularly in Africa, attempts at finding a lasting solution to peace, democracy and consequent development have stalled as a result of the numerous conflicts which continue to plague the African continent.

Peacekeeping Missions and Stabilisation Operations are the key instruments to deal with these inter and intra state conflicts. To make these missions successful, an efficient Mission HQ with sound structures and procedures as well as professional military, police and civilian staff is paramount. Therefore, training of HQ personnel is the leverage for successful peace operations in the future.

Specific knowledge and skills are the key to master all future challenges in these kinds of operations.

The ability of civilian, police and military personnel to cooperate in an integrated HQ and perform duties in current operations and in operational planning in an integrated approach is the basis for successful peace operations.

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The three-week United Nations Staff Officer Course is designed by and conducted at the KAIPTC to expose participants to relevant and current skills, expertise and best practices in the domain of staff duties. Emphasis will be placed on exploring and applying adult training methodologies relevant to key sessions. The course facilitation team will be composed of resource persons from training institutions in Africa and abroad, Ghanaian Police, Peacekeeping Practitioners, as well as academia among others.

 

COURSE AIM

The aim of the UNSOC is to train military, police and civilian Headquarters (HQ) Staff within the West Africa Sub region with the ability to man/support the ECOWAS Standby Force, African Union or United Nations HQ. Staff of a Mission HQ should be trained in planning and decision-making process. The course also aims to establish and foster regional cooperation and coordination between individuals and institutions engaged in ECOWAS, AU, UN and other institutional Peacekeeping Missions (PKM).

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• The main objectives of the course are:
  • The participants will understand the history and principles of UN Peacekeeping;
  • The participants will understand the structure of UN Peacekeeping Missions and their components;
  • The participants will understand the roles and tasks of the different components of a UN Peacekeeping Mission;
  • The participants will understand the different functions in Peacekeeping Missions (DDR, SSR, Security etc.).
  • The participants will be able to analyze complex situation in area of conflict;
  • The participants will be able to work in different roles in HQs of UN Multidimensional Integrated Peacekeeping Mission.
  • The participants will be able to adjust an existing concept of operation to a new situation and/or to adjust to evolving mission imperatives based on strategic guidance.

 

TARGET GROUP

Set at the operational level, the course targets a mixed group of middle and above leadership from the following:

• ECOWAS Standby Forces HQ Structure officials – military, police and civilians
• FHQ Individuals and members of ongoing peacekeeping missions;
• Government officials, operational level staffers and police;
• ECOWAS/AU/UN peacekeeping mission military personnel directly involved in operational planning and implementation of policies;
• Selected personnel by ECOWAS, AU, and UN Member States to be deployed in a Peacekeeping mission.

 

TRAINING METHOLOGY

The problem-based learning approach will be used in the delivery of the 3-week residential course. Participants will play active roles in the learning process under the supervised guidance of a team of experienced facilitators. The course content will thus be delivered using a combination of tools such as: lectures, case studies, small group work exercises and table top exercise among others. During the final MAPEX coordination and cooperation among different branches within a Headquarter and with other partners in a multidimensional/integrated mission will be practiced by the students. The course will be conducted in English.

 

MODULES OF THE COURSE

• The course is planned to cover the following modules:
  • The UN System.
  • The SC Resolution.
  • Peacekeeping Mission.
  • Mission, Force HQs.
  • Components of UN PKM.
  • Legal Framework – ROEs, SOFA, MOU, The UN Charter.
  • HQ SOPs and Reporting.
  • Roles of other players in PKM – AU / ECOWAS.
  • Standards of Conduct, Gender, DDR, Security Sector Reform, Protection of Civilians, Public Info.
  • Integrated and military planning for PKO.
  • Role of PKM in Elections.
  • Police work in missions.
  • Mine Awareness.
  • Humanitarian Reconstruction Component.
  • Medical Support.
  • Road Safety.
  • Intelligence Process & Sharing.
  • UN Security System.
  • Force Generation.

 

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants are requested to kindly fill and submit an online application form.
Access the application by pressing the “How to Apply” button.

Contact at KAIPTC

For administrative issues	For course content issues
Mrs Marylyn Agblor Training Coordination Officer Tel. 00 233 (0) 302 718200 Ext. 1012 Fax. 00 233 (0) 302 718201 Email: marylyn.agblor@kaiptc.org	Col Emmanuel Sampson Course Director Cell: +233 (0) 244519967 Email: emmanuel.sampson@kaiptc.org