Legon, Ghana

TRAINING ACTIVITIES FOR YEAR 2004
FOUNDATION COURSE
This is designed to provide an in depth understanding of the conceptual framework. It is also an introduction to the main tasks usually performed by civilian personnel in these missions. Participants are expected to apply for only ONE SESSION.
First session
Training Course: 19 April – 7 May 2004
ToT Workshop: 10 – 14 May 2004
Deadline for applications: 13 February 2004
Second session
Training Course: 30 August – 17 September 2004
ToT Workshop: 20 – 24 September 2004
Deadline for applications: 25 June 2004

SPECIALISATION COURSES
These are designed to enhance the professional capacity to perform a specific task.
First session
Title of course: Election Observation Course
Date: 7 – 18 June 2004
Deadline for applications: 16 April 2004
Second session
Course for: Correction Officers
Date: 18 – 22 October 2004
Deadline for applications: 1 September 2004

Third session
Title of course: Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration
Date: 29 November – 10 December 2004
Deadline for applications: 24 September 2004

The objective of the Training Courses is to increase the readiness and professionalism of African civilian personnel participating in peacekeeping and other peace support missions, and to enhance their capacity to respond adequately to the complex challenges of post-conflict reconstruction.

The Foundation Course aims at training 30 participants for the tasks performed by the civilian personnel of international field missions. Applicants must be nationals of an African country and have a University degree or five years working experience in a relevant field. Fluency in English is essential.
10 out of the 30 participants will be selected to attend a one-week Training-of-Trainers Workshop, to develop their training skills in conflict management. For the Training-of-Trainers Workshop, preference will be given to participants with previous experience in training activities.

The Specialisation Courses will be open to 20 participants. The Courses will focus on the specific topics and areas indicated and will be targeted at participants who have already attended at least one Foundation Course – either in Legon or in Pisa – or who have an equivalent experience. The Specialisation Courses will retain the main characteristics of the Foundation Course: they will be practically oriented and will aim at providing participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to operate conscientiously and effectively in international field missions.

Participants for both the Foundation and Specialisation courses will receive a financial contribution towards their travel and living expenses.

For more information and to request for an application form, please contact:

Training Programme on Peacebuilding and Good GovernanceLegon Centre for International AffairsUniversity of GhanaPO BOX LG 25Legon, GhanaTel: +233.21.501025 or 516151(Direct)Fax: +233.21.501311 or 516152 Email: [email protected] Or International Training Programme for Conflict ManagementScuola Superiore Sant’AnnaPiazza Martiri della Libertà, 3350127 Pisa, ItalyTel: +39.050.883312Fax: +39.050.883506Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.itpcm.sssup.it

The Legon Centre for International Affairs, the Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna and the International Training Programme for Conflict Management are firmly committed to equal opportunity.