Description

The Military Observers (MILOBS) course at the Alioune Blondin Bèye Peacekeeping School is intended for officers and non-commissioned officers of the armed forces called upon to serve in peace and peace support operations. Lasting 4 weeks, it combines theory, case studies and practical exercises.

Demonstration content: the detailed presentation, dates and official course description will be published soon.

Course objectives

• Master the framework and principles of peace operations in this field.
• Acquire tools and good practices directly applicable in the mission area.
• Exchange with participants from all over Africa.

Demonstration objectives, to be replaced.

Eligibility requirements

Course open to officers and non-commissioned officers of the armed forces nominated by their institution. Good command of French required.

Demonstration requirements, to be completed.

Description

This course is reserved for armed forces and security forces only.

the course is open to both men and women.

the course lasts 4 weeks.

the course starts on Monday at 7:30 am: welcome address by the Director, class photo, administrative formalities.

working hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 12 noon and 2 pm to 5 pm.

free time on Saturday and Sunday (a cultural visit of Bamako is organised on a Saturday morning)

the course ends on the last Friday at 12 noon after the graduation ceremony.

Course objectives

The course is intended for experienced staff officers, to give them the additional knowledge and skills they need to serve in a battalion or brigade headquarters deployed in a peace support operation in Africa.

Content: modules, topics and activities

Introduction: organisation of the African Union and the United Nations, presentation of the African Standby Force.

Regulatory framework: Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA), code of conduct, rules of engagement (ROE), mandate, standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Working environment: characteristics of Peace Support Operations (PSO), evolution of PSOs, civilian partners, legal instruments, Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC), working with the media, negotiation and mediation techniques, DDR process.

Working procedures: organisation of a command post (CP), staff work, courses of action, operation orders, review of the tactical decision-making process at battalion and brigade level.

Practical exercises: two map exercises at battalion (BEN SEGUISO) and brigade (IBAR) level.

Eligibility requirements

be medically fit to attend the entire course.

be a staff-college graduate officer from the rank of captain to lieutenant colonel.

have a good command of French or English.

be likely to serve as a staff officer in a peace support operation in Africa.

Description

The Command Post, Brigade Level (PC-Brig) course at the Alioune Blondin Bèye Peacekeeping School is intended for officers and non-commissioned officers of the armed forces called upon to serve in peace and peace support operations. Lasting 2 weeks, it combines theory, case studies and practical exercises.

Demonstration content: the detailed presentation, dates and official course description will be published soon.

Course objectives

• Master the framework and principles of peace operations in this field.
• Acquire tools and good practices directly applicable in the mission area.
• Exchange with participants from all over Africa.

Demonstration objectives, to be replaced.

Eligibility requirements

Course open to officers and non-commissioned officers of the armed forces nominated by their institution. Good command of French required.

Demonstration requirements, to be completed.

Description

The Formed Police Unit Commanders (Cdt-FPU) course at the Alioune Blondin Bèye Peacekeeping School is intended for police and gendarmerie personnel called upon to serve in peace and peace support operations. Lasting 2 weeks, it combines theory, case studies and practical exercises.

Course certified by UNITAR.

Demonstration content: the detailed presentation, dates and official course description will be published soon.

Course objectives

• Master the framework and principles of peace operations in this field.
• Acquire tools and good practices directly applicable in the mission area.
• Exchange with participants from all over Africa.

Demonstration objectives, to be replaced.

Eligibility requirements

Course open to police and gendarmerie personnel nominated by their institution. Good command of French required.

Demonstration requirements, to be completed.

Description

The SAAT Assessment Preparatory Course (Pre-SAAT) course at the Alioune Blondin Bèye Peacekeeping School is intended for police and gendarmerie personnel called upon to serve in peace and peace support operations. Lasting 2 weeks, it combines theory, case studies and practical exercises.

Demonstration content: the detailed presentation, dates and official course description will be published soon.

Course objectives

• Master the framework and principles of peace operations in this field.
• Acquire tools and good practices directly applicable in the mission area.
• Exchange with participants from all over Africa.

Demonstration objectives, to be replaced.

Eligibility requirements

Course open to police and gendarmerie personnel nominated by their institution. Good command of French required.

Demonstration requirements, to be completed.

Description

The United Nations Police (UNPOL) course at the Alioune Blondin Bèye Peacekeeping School is intended for police and gendarmerie personnel called upon to serve in peace and peace support operations. Lasting 2 weeks, it combines theory, case studies and practical exercises.

Course certified by the United Nations.

Demonstration content: the detailed presentation, dates and official course description will be published soon.

Course objectives

• Master the framework and principles of peace operations in this field.
• Acquire tools and good practices directly applicable in the mission area.
• Exchange with participants from all over Africa.

Demonstration objectives, to be replaced.

Eligibility requirements

Course open to police and gendarmerie personnel nominated by their institution. Good command of French required.

Demonstration requirements, to be completed.

Description

The Formed Police Units (FPU) course at the Alioune Blondin Bèye Peacekeeping School is intended for police and gendarmerie personnel called upon to serve in peace and peace support operations. Lasting 5 weeks, it combines theory, case studies and practical exercises.

Demonstration content: the detailed presentation, dates and official course description will be published soon.

Course objectives

• Master the framework and principles of peace operations in this field.
• Acquire tools and good practices directly applicable in the mission area.
• Exchange with participants from all over Africa.

Demonstration objectives, to be replaced.

Eligibility requirements

Course open to police and gendarmerie personnel nominated by their institution. Good command of French required.

Demonstration requirements, to be completed.

Description

The Electoral Process Support (APE) course at the Alioune Blondin Bèye Peacekeeping School is intended for military, police and civilian personnel called upon to serve in peace and peace support operations. Lasting 2 weeks, it combines theory, case studies and practical exercises.

Demonstration content: the detailed presentation, dates and official course description will be published soon.

Course objectives

• Master the framework and principles of peace operations in this field.
• Acquire tools and good practices directly applicable in the mission area.
• Exchange with participants from all over Africa.

Demonstration objectives, to be replaced.

Eligibility requirements

Course open to military, police and civilian personnel nominated by their institution. Good command of French required.

Demonstration requirements, to be completed.

Description

The Psychosocial Support (APS) course at the Alioune Blondin Bèye Peacekeeping School is intended for military, police and civilian personnel called upon to serve in peace and peace support operations. Lasting 2 weeks, it combines theory, case studies and practical exercises.

Demonstration content: the detailed presentation, dates and official course description will be published soon.

Course objectives

• Master the framework and principles of peace operations in this field.
• Acquire tools and good practices directly applicable in the mission area.
• Exchange with participants from all over Africa.

Demonstration objectives, to be replaced.

Eligibility requirements

Course open to military, police and civilian personnel nominated by their institution. Good command of French required.

Demonstration requirements, to be completed.

Description

The Core Knowledge of Peace and Peace Support Operations (ConFond) course at the Alioune Blondin Bèye Peacekeeping School is intended for military, police and civilian personnel called upon to serve in peace and peace support operations. Lasting 2 weeks, it combines theory, case studies and practical exercises.

Demonstration content: the detailed presentation, dates and official course description will be published soon.

Course objectives

• Master the framework and principles of peace operations in this field.
• Acquire tools and good practices directly applicable in the mission area.
• Exchange with participants from all over Africa.

Demonstration objectives, to be replaced.

Eligibility requirements

Course open to military, police and civilian personnel nominated by their institution. Good command of French required.

Demonstration requirements, to be completed.

Description

The Peacebuilding (ConsPaix) course at the Alioune Blondin Bèye Peacekeeping School is intended for military, police and civilian personnel called upon to serve in peace and peace support operations. Lasting 2 weeks, it combines theory, case studies and practical exercises.

Demonstration content: the detailed presentation, dates and official course description will be published soon.

Course objectives

• Master the framework and principles of peace operations in this field.
• Acquire tools and good practices directly applicable in the mission area.
• Exchange with participants from all over Africa.

Demonstration objectives, to be replaced.

Eligibility requirements

Course open to military, police and civilian personnel nominated by their institution. Good command of French required.

Demonstration requirements, to be completed.

Description

the course is taught in French and English,

the course is funded by the EMP,

the course is open to both men and women,

the course starts on the first Monday at 8 am: welcome address by the Director, class photo, administrative formalities.

working hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 12 noon and 2 pm to 5 pm.

a cultural visit of Bamako is organised on Saturday morning.

free time on Saturday afternoon and Sunday.

the course ends on the second Friday at 12 noon after the graduation ceremony.

Course objectives

Give the trainee the skills and tools to plan and conduct CIMIC activities in the multifaceted United Nations environment, together with an overview of the wide range of actors deployed in the field during a Peace Support Operation.

Content: modules, topics and activities

The EMP course covers all the United Nations Standardised Generic Training Modules (SGTM).

Introduction: characteristics of a Peace Support Operation (PSO), nature of conflicts in Africa.

Legal rules: international legal concept, United Nations chapters and mandates, human rights, Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA), Rules of Engagement (RoE).

Actors in the field: African Standby Force, local police, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), international organisations (IOs), UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

CIMIC organisation: general organisation, CIMIC centre, quick impact projects, procedures and reports, tactics, techniques and procedures, knowledge of the environment.

Specific techniques: negotiation, working with an interpreter, working with the press, DDR process (disarmament, demobilisation, reintegration), preventive medicine.

Exercises: filmed interview, real case studies, practical exercises with role-plays inside and outside the School (no specific dress is required).

Eligibility requirements

be medically fit to attend the entire course, including field exercises,

be either a staff-college graduate officer from the rank of captain to lieutenant colonel, or civilian personnel working for an international organisation (IO) or non-governmental organisation (NGO),

have a good command of French or English,

be likely to take part in a peace support operation in Africa.

Description

The International Humanitarian Law (DIH) course at the Alioune Blondin Bèye Peacekeeping School is intended for military, police and civilian personnel called upon to serve in peace and peace support operations. Lasting 2 weeks, it combines theory, case studies and practical exercises.

Demonstration content: the detailed presentation, dates and official course description will be published soon.

Course objectives

• Master the framework and principles of peace operations in this field.
• Acquire tools and good practices directly applicable in the mission area.
• Exchange with participants from all over Africa.

Demonstration objectives, to be replaced.

Eligibility requirements

Course open to military, police and civilian personnel nominated by their institution. Good command of French required.

Demonstration requirements, to be completed.

Description

The Human Rights (DH) course at the Alioune Blondin Bèye Peacekeeping School is intended for military, police and civilian personnel called upon to serve in peace and peace support operations. Lasting 2 weeks, it combines theory, case studies and practical exercises.

Demonstration content: the detailed presentation, dates and official course description will be published soon.

Course objectives

• Master the framework and principles of peace operations in this field.
• Acquire tools and good practices directly applicable in the mission area.
• Exchange with participants from all over Africa.

Demonstration objectives, to be replaced.

Eligibility requirements

Course open to military, police and civilian personnel nominated by their institution. Good command of French required.

Demonstration requirements, to be completed.

Description

Description:

To keep offering high-quality courses, the latest United Nations standards served as the basis for developing this new course. It is the result of a tripartite collaboration between the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) and the Bamako Peacekeeping School (EMP), focused on implementing human rights in peace support operations.

Course details

• Duration: 5 days.
• Methodology / curriculum: the curriculum takes the perspective of an integrated mission in an African Union context, addressing both the multidimensional nature of the mission (civilian, police, military) and the coordination and cooperation between its components.
• Using a variety of learning methods (presentations, case studies, discussions, group work, audiovisual materials), the course methodology is interactive and participatory.
• Participants: 25 civilian, military and police participants from the African Union, working in peace support operations.
• Participant profile: the course is intended for participants with a good knowledge of human rights issues. The emphasis is therefore not on theoretical and conceptual aspects but on the practice and implementation of human rights in post-conflict contexts.

Selection criteria for civilian applicants

• Types of home institution
  • Ministries (Foreign Affairs, Justice, Interior, Defence)
  • Transitional institutions (Independent Electoral Commission, Truth and Reconciliation Commission, National Dialogue Platform)
  • National Human Rights Commissions
  • NGOs (human rights, transitional justice, etc.)
  • Peace support operation missions

• Areas of expertise and experience of African applicants (non-exhaustive list): legal professions (international law, constitutional law, electoral matters, etc.), human rights, humanitarian law, social mediation.
• Gender parity: applications from women are encouraged.
• Languages: the course is taught in French. One session in English and one bilingual session (French–English) will also be held.

Topics covered

• General introduction to human rights
• International humanitarian law
• The work of human rights experts
• Protection of vulnerable groups
• Protection of people on the move
• Human rights monitoring
• Transitional justice

Special note:

Each trainee has 20 minutes to give a short presentation of their country and armed forces (for military personnel) or of the organisation they belong to (for civilians). It is advisable to prepare this presentation before arriving in Bamako.
Civilian personnel interested in the course who meet the selection criteria should send their CV together with the registration form to the following address candidaturesciviles@empbamako.org – stating the name of the course in the subject line. Of the 25 participants, 13 are civilians. Each trainee receives all course documents and key readings in advance, to make the most of the course week. It is advisable to prepare and read the documentation before the course.

Eligibility requirements

• be medically fit to attend the entire course, including field exercises,
• be an officer from the rank of captain to lieutenant colonel, or civilian personnel of equivalent level,
• have a good command of French or English,
• be likely to hold a human rights post in a peace support operation in Africa.

Description

• The course lasts one week,
• The course is taught in French and English,
• The course is open to military, civilian and police personnel of both sexes.

Course objectives

The Child Rights and Protection course aims to promote, among peace support operation (PSO) personnel, practices that respect children's dignity, and to strengthen their role in protecting children during the mission.

Content: modules, topics and activities

The curriculum comprises nine modules. Modules should be seen as thematic areas; sessions allow the course to be divided into time slots:

Understanding early childhood and child development

Module B: The changing nature of conflict and the effects of armed conflict on children

Module C: The child rights-based approach and child protection in practice

Module D: Legal instruments protecting children in situations of armed conflict

Module E: Communicating with a child, their family and community – first contact and communication techniques

Module F: The roles of the different components of a multidimensional PSO in relation to children

Module G: Code of conduct and rules of engagement regarding relations with children

Module H: Communication and collaboration with other actors involved in child protection

Monitoring and reporting on the situation of children in armed conflict

Eligibility requirements

• Be medically fit to attend the entire course;
• Be interested in peace support missions;
• Have a good command of French or English;
• Be likely to hold a post in a peace support operation in Africa.

Description

The Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR) course at the Alioune Blondin Bèye Peacekeeping School is intended for military, police and civilian personnel called upon to serve in peace and peace support operations. Lasting 2 weeks, it combines theory, case studies and practical exercises.

Demonstration content: the detailed presentation, dates and official course description will be published soon.

Course objectives

• Master the framework and principles of peace operations in this field.
• Acquire tools and good practices directly applicable in the mission area.
• Exchange with participants from all over Africa.

Demonstration objectives, to be replaced.

Eligibility requirements

Course open to military, police and civilian personnel nominated by their institution. Good command of French required.

Demonstration requirements, to be completed.

Description

The Human Factors in Counter-Terrorism (FHLCT) course at the Alioune Blondin Bèye Peacekeeping School is intended for military, police and civilian personnel called upon to serve in peace and peace support operations. Lasting 2 weeks, it combines theory, case studies and practical exercises.

Demonstration content: the detailed presentation, dates and official course description will be published soon.

Course objectives

• Master the framework and principles of peace operations in this field.
• Acquire tools and good practices directly applicable in the mission area.
• Exchange with participants from all over Africa.

Demonstration objectives, to be replaced.

Eligibility requirements

Course open to military, police and civilian personnel nominated by their institution. Good command of French required.

Demonstration requirements, to be completed.

Description

The Training of Trainers (ToT) course at the Alioune Blondin Bèye Peacekeeping School is intended for military, police and civilian personnel called upon to serve in peace and peace support operations. Lasting 2 weeks, it combines theory, case studies and practical exercises.

Demonstration content: the detailed presentation, dates and official course description will be published soon.

Course objectives

• Master the framework and principles of peace operations in this field.
• Acquire tools and good practices directly applicable in the mission area.
• Exchange with participants from all over Africa.

Demonstration objectives, to be replaced.

Eligibility requirements

Course open to military, police and civilian personnel nominated by their institution. Good command of French required.

Demonstration requirements, to be completed.

Description

• the course is open to both men and women,
• course costs are covered by the partner.
• the course lasts 1 week.
• the course starts on Monday at 7:30 am: welcome address by the Director, class photo, administrative formalities.
• working hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 12 noon and 2 pm to 5 pm.
• the course ends the following Friday at 12 noon after the graduation ceremony.

Course objectives

Strengthen participants' capacity to:

• gain a better understanding of gender-related concepts in all phases of planning, implementing and evaluating a Peace Support Operation,
• understand the impact of conflict on women and men, and seize the opportunities and meet the challenges of gender equality in conflict resolution.

Content: modules, topics and activities

• Definition of the gender approach,
• introduction of the gender concept in peace operations,
• presentation of the Security Council resolutions,
• introduction to international commitments and the normative framework,
• effects of armed conflict on men and women,
• sexual exploitation and abuse,
• gender and humanitarian assistance,
• the gender approach in security sector reform,
• practical case exercises.

Eligibility requirements

• be medically fit to attend the entire course,
• be an officer from the rank of captain to lieutenant colonel, or civilian personnel of equivalent level,
• have a good command of French or English,
• be serving or likely to be deployed in a peace support operation, or to take part in conflict management processes in Africa.

Description

The Project Management and Resource Mobilisation (GPMR) course at the Alioune Blondin Bèye Peacekeeping School is intended for military, police and civilian personnel called upon to serve in peace and peace support operations. Lasting 2 weeks, it combines theory, case studies and practical exercises.

Demonstration content: the detailed presentation, dates and official course description will be published soon.

Course objectives

• Master the framework and principles of peace operations in this field.
• Acquire tools and good practices directly applicable in the mission area.
• Exchange with participants from all over Africa.

Demonstration objectives, to be replaced.

Eligibility requirements

Course open to military, police and civilian personnel nominated by their institution. Good command of French required.

Demonstration requirements, to be completed.

Description

The Conflict-Sensitive Project Management (GPSC) course at the Alioune Blondin Bèye Peacekeeping School is intended for military, police and civilian personnel called upon to serve in peace and peace support operations. Lasting 2 weeks, it combines theory, case studies and practical exercises.

Demonstration content: the detailed presentation, dates and official course description will be published soon.

Course objectives

• Master the framework and principles of peace operations in this field.
• Acquire tools and good practices directly applicable in the mission area.
• Exchange with participants from all over Africa.

Demonstration objectives, to be replaced.

Eligibility requirements

Course open to military, police and civilian personnel nominated by their institution. Good command of French required.

Demonstration requirements, to be completed.

Description

The course is open to men and women, civilian, military or paramilitary.

It aims to familiarise participants with the concepts and mechanisms of disaster risk management (DRM), namely:

Taking part in disaster planning and operational management

Course objectives

Understanding the terminology and the different types of disasters;
Identifying the various actors and their roles in disaster management;
Contributing to the development of a contingency plan;
Learning the basics of disaster medicine;
Acquiring crisis communication tools;
Studying several scenarios in which a DRM process was conducted;
Acquiring practical knowledge to apply in a DRM process.
Course details
Duration: 5 days.
Using a variety of learning methods (presentations, case studies, discussions, group work, audiovisual materials), the course methodology is interactive and participatory.
Participants: 25 civilian, military and police participants from the African Union, working in peace support operations.
Selection criteria for civilian applicants
Gender parity: applications from women are encouraged.
Languages: the course is taught in French.
Origin: participants are African Union citizens + 2 to 3 representatives of African regional organisations (ECCAS, AU)
Course modules
DRM concepts and cycle
International framework
Natural disasters and development
Contingency plan
Emergency plans
Crisis unit
Roles of humanitarian actors
GOC analysis methodology
Roles of defence and security forces and civil protection
Communication plan
Crisis communication
Introduction to disaster medicine
Case study (final exercise)
Special note:
Each trainee has 20 minutes to give a short presentation of their country and armed forces (for military personnel) or of the organisation they belong to (for civilians). It is advisable to prepare this presentation before arriving in Bamako.
Civilian personnel interested in the course who meet the selection criteria should send their CV together with the registration form to candidaturesciviles@empbamako.org – stating the name of the course in the subject line. Of the 25 participants, 13 are civilians. Each trainee receives all course documents and key readings in advance, to make the most of the course week. It is advisable to prepare and read the documentation before the course.

Eligibility requirements

be medically fit to attend the entire course, including field exercises,

be an officer from the rank of captain to lieutenant colonel, or civilian personnel of equivalent level,

have a good command of French or English,

be likely to hold a human rights post in a peace support operation in Africa.

Description

The Stress and Trauma Management (GST) course at the Alioune Blondin Bèye Peacekeeping School is intended for military, police and civilian personnel called upon to serve in peace and peace support operations. Lasting 2 weeks, it combines theory, case studies and practical exercises.

Demonstration content: the detailed presentation, dates and official course description will be published soon.

Course objectives

• Master the framework and principles of peace operations in this field.
• Acquire tools and good practices directly applicable in the mission area.
• Exchange with participants from all over Africa.

Demonstration objectives, to be replaced.

Eligibility requirements

Course open to military, police and civilian personnel nominated by their institution. Good command of French required.

Demonstration requirements, to be completed.

Description

• The course lasts one week,
• The course is taught in French,
• The course is open to military, civilian and police personnel of both sexes.

Course objectives

The general objective of the transitional justice course is to give participants a grounding in the fundamentals of transitional justice. Participants will:

• become familiar with the pillars of transitional justice;
• understand the mechanisms underlying transitional justice processes and the actors involved;
• gain the tools to take part in implementing transitional justice processes;

Eligibility requirements

• Be medically fit to attend the entire course;
• Be interested in peace support missions;
• Have a good command of French;
• Work in the field of human rights and/or justice;
• Be likely to hold a post in a peace support operation in Africa.

Description

the course is open to both men and women.

the course starts on Monday at 7:30 am: welcome address by the Director, class photo, administrative formalities.

working hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 12 noon and 2 pm to 5 pm.

a cultural visit of Bamako is organised on Saturday morning.

free time on Saturday afternoon and Sunday.

the course ends on the second Friday at 12 noon after the graduation ceremony.

Course objectives

Give the trainee the additional knowledge and skills needed to be deployed as a logistics officer in a peace support operation.

Content: modules, topics and activities

Introduction: organisation of the African Union (AU), presentation of the African Standby Force,

characteristics of Peace Support Operations (PSO), United Nations logistics.

Regulatory framework of operations: Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA),

Integrated Logistics Support, Host Nation Support (HNS).

Working procedures: tactical decision-making process, logistics planning, standards, orders and reports.

Logistics functions: movement, maintenance, supply, infrastructure, personnel support, medical support, fuel support.

Classroom logistics exercise.

Visits to logistics sites: Bamako airport, railway station, container terminal, logistics warehouse.

Eligibility requirements

be medically fit to attend the entire course, including field exercises,

be a staff-college graduate officer with the rank of major or lieutenant colonel,

have sound knowledge of logistics,

have a good command of French or English,

be likely to hold a logistics post in a peace support operation in Africa.

Description

The United Nations Contingent-Owned Equipment (UN-COE) course at the Alioune Blondin Bèye Peacekeeping School is intended for military, police and civilian personnel called upon to serve in peace and peace support operations. Lasting 1 week, it combines theory, case studies and practical exercises.

Demonstration content: the detailed presentation, dates and official course description will be published soon.

Course objectives

• Master the framework and principles of peace operations in this field.
• Acquire tools and good practices directly applicable in the mission area.
• Exchange with participants from all over Africa.

Demonstration objectives, to be replaced.

Eligibility requirements

Course open to military, police and civilian personnel nominated by their institution. Good command of French required.

Demonstration requirements, to be completed.

Description

Level of education

1. Hold a Master's degree or equivalent, or have 5 years of experience in conflict resolution.

2. Experience

• a) Show an interest in, or work professionally on, conflict resolution;

b) have taken part in at least one community or political mediation

c) Be a member of, or an independent expert for, an institution, organisation or body active in conflict resolution or peacebuilding

d) Have a sufficient command of French to take an active part in the course.

NB: Applications from women are strongly encouraged

Eligibility requirements

• Civilian journalists specialising in conflict, peace and security;
• Uniformed personnel working in the communication and public relations units of the defence and security forces;
• Liaison officers and communication officers of missions;
• Legal advisers to missions or operational headquarters

Description

The Advocacy and Transformational Leadership in Governance (PLTG) course at the Alioune Blondin Bèye Peacekeeping School is intended for military, police and civilian personnel called upon to serve in peace and peace support operations. Lasting 2 weeks, it combines theory, case studies and practical exercises.

Demonstration content: the detailed presentation, dates and official course description will be published soon.

Course objectives

• Master the framework and principles of peace operations in this field.
• Acquire tools and good practices directly applicable in the mission area.
• Exchange with participants from all over Africa.

Demonstration objectives, to be replaced.

Eligibility requirements

Course open to military, police and civilian personnel nominated by their institution. Good command of French required.

Demonstration requirements, to be completed.

Description

The Gender-Responsive Planning and Budgeting (PBSG) course at the Alioune Blondin Bèye Peacekeeping School is intended for military, police and civilian personnel called upon to serve in peace and peace support operations. Lasting 2 weeks, it combines theory, case studies and practical exercises.

Demonstration content: the detailed presentation, dates and official course description will be published soon.

Course objectives

• Master the framework and principles of peace operations in this field.
• Acquire tools and good practices directly applicable in the mission area.
• Exchange with participants from all over Africa.

Demonstration objectives, to be replaced.

Eligibility requirements

Course open to military, police and civilian personnel nominated by their institution. Good command of French required.

Demonstration requirements, to be completed.

Description

Background

The Security Council first established the protection of civilians (PoC) as an explicit mandate of a peacekeeping operation in 1999. Since then, the protection of civilians has steadily gained in importance and is now the priority mandate of many peace operations. In 2018, nine UN peace operations were mandated to protect civilians. PoC has also become the key yardstick by which a mission's success is measured, while being one of the most difficult mandates to implement.

PoC is a whole-of-mission effort. The three components of peace operations (military, police and civilian) all contribute to implementing the PoC mandate. The training needs of peace operation personnel are therefore great, and high-quality training is essential given the stakes and challenges of PoC.

As an African Union Centre of Excellence, the Alioune Blondin Beye Peacekeeping School offers a specialised, integrated course to meet the growing demand for PoC training.

Aim

The aim of this course is to provide comprehensive training on the protection of civilians for uniformed and civilian personnel of United Nations peacekeeping operations. The course highlights the complex relationships between protection tasks and clarifies the role and responsibilities of each actor within peace missions. It stresses the importance of collaboration between external actors and those of the Mission. The course provides conceptual and practical guidance on how to prevent and respond to protection threats at operational and tactical levels.

Course objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

· explain the DPKO concept of Protection of Civilians, as well as protection principles and structures.

· recognise the essential role and value of PoC in a UN peace operation at tactical and operational levels.

· describe the PoC environment in the context of UN peace operations, including key partners.

· explain the role and responsibilities of each component of a peacekeeping mission in implementing protection mandates, including the core tasks of a PoC officer in terms of coordination, information sharing, liaison and advice.

· Plan and implement core PoC tasks in coordination with other relevant actors, including risk analysis, developing strategies and action plans, effectively implementing protection activities and reporting.

Target groups

The EMPABB PoC course is intended mainly for personnel of UN peace missions or those who may be deployed to them. It is also open to personnel of African Union peace support operations. Humanitarian and development partners involved in protection activities linked to the Mission may also benefit from this training.

Each PoC course is integrated and aims for equal participation of civilian and uniformed personnel (police/gendarmerie and military). The course welcomes 25 participants.

Priority is given to personnel already deployed who have not yet received comprehensive, specialised PoC training, in particular:

● Civilian personnel (bachelor's degree or higher)

● Military Observers

● Military Experts on Mission (MEOMs)

● Military unit commanders

● Formed Police Unit (FPU) commanders

● Individual police officers

● Military staff officers

For uniformed personnel, the minimum rank sought is captain.

Women's participation is encouraged, whether through individual civilian applications or nominations of uniformed personnel.

Content: modules, topics and activities

Contextualising the protection of civilians in peace operations

Role and responsibilities of each component in the PoC mandate

Implementing PoC

Protection challenges

Scenario: Carana

Films: Mandated to Protect; Shake Hands with the Devil

Administration – logistics – organisation

● Duration: 2 weeks

● Course fees / travel / accommodation / meals: fully covered – accommodation at the EMP-ABB.

● Team: 1 Course Director, 2 temporary instructors, external speakers (MINUSMA PoC/Force/Civil Affairs, UNHCR/Protection Cluster, OCHA, specialists – former unit commanders, senior Mission officials) and experts.

Eligibility requirements

To take part in this PoC course, you must:

● Have completed at least one training course covering the essentials of the CPTM. Selected applicants who have not yet completed the CPTM will be referred to the online course.

• ● Be able to communicate in French;
• ● Be medically fit to take part in the entire course;

● Be currently recruited/deployed, or likely to be, to serve in a peace operation or for an organisation working directly on PoC in liaison with a peace mission.

Course structure

Description

The Prevention and Management of Community Conflicts (PGCC) course at the Alioune Blondin Bèye Peacekeeping School is intended for military, police and civilian personnel called upon to serve in peace and peace support operations. Lasting 2 weeks, it combines theory, case studies and practical exercises.

Demonstration content: the detailed presentation, dates and official course description will be published soon.

Course objectives

• Master the framework and principles of peace operations in this field.
• Acquire tools and good practices directly applicable in the mission area.
• Exchange with participants from all over Africa.

Demonstration objectives, to be replaced.

Eligibility requirements

Course open to military, police and civilian personnel nominated by their institution. Good command of French required.

Demonstration requirements, to be completed.

Description

The Prevention and Response to Gender-Based Violence (PP-VBG) course at the Alioune Blondin Bèye Peacekeeping School is intended for military, police and civilian personnel called upon to serve in peace and peace support operations. Lasting 2 weeks, it combines theory, case studies and practical exercises.

Demonstration content: the detailed presentation, dates and official course description will be published soon.

Course objectives

• Master the framework and principles of peace operations in this field.
• Acquire tools and good practices directly applicable in the mission area.
• Exchange with participants from all over Africa.

Demonstration objectives, to be replaced.

Eligibility requirements

Course open to military, police and civilian personnel nominated by their institution. Good command of French required.

Demonstration requirements, to be completed.

Description

• The course lasts one week,
• The course is taught in French and English,
• The course is open to military, civilian and police personnel of both sexes.

Course objectives

The aim of this introductory course (level 1) on Security Sector Reform (SSR) is to present the main strategies and practices used in SSR and to develop in participants the basic skills needed to carry out an assessment and start SSR programming.

Content: modules, topics and activities

• Introduction to Security Sector Reform,
• Mapping the security sector,
• Security Sector Reform and gender,
• Principles and characteristics of SSR programming,
• Conducting an SSR assessment,
• SSR programming in a post-conflict context,
• The role of civil society in SSR,
• Action strategy: implementing the programme,
• A whole-of-government approach to SSR.

Eligibility requirements

• Be medically fit to attend the entire course,
• This course is open to military personnel (major to general), police officers and civilians, men and women alike,
• Have a good command of French or English,
• Be likely to hold a post in a peace support operation in Africa.

Description

This course is reserved for former participants of the RSS (Level 1) course who are actively engaged in this field.

Description

The Stabilisation in Complex Environments (SEC) course at the Alioune Blondin Bèye Peacekeeping School is intended for military, police and civilian personnel called upon to serve in peace and peace support operations. Lasting 2 weeks, it combines theory, case studies and practical exercises.

Demonstration content: the detailed presentation, dates and official course description will be published soon.

Course objectives

• Master the framework and principles of peace operations in this field.
• Acquire tools and good practices directly applicable in the mission area.
• Exchange with participants from all over Africa.

Demonstration objectives, to be replaced.

Eligibility requirements

Course open to military, police and civilian personnel nominated by their institution. Good command of French required.

Demonstration requirements, to be completed.