The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) invites applications for the Advanced International Training Programme on Peace and Security in Sub-Saharan Africa aimed at training the nominees from African inter-governmental or non-governmental regional organisations (or sub-regional, i.e., working in at least two or more countries) focusing on issues relating to peace and security in Sub-Saharan Africa, and whose work in this field has a regional relevance and impact.
The programme admits 25 participants. Only candidates nominated by the appropriate organisation and in accordance with local rules will be accepted. The programme is primarily designed for mid-level and senior officials that are qualified to participate in reform processes of strategic importance at different levels and holds a position in their organisation with mandate to run processes of change. It is recommended that the participants have an educational background corresponding to a Master’s degree or equivalent and considerable professional experience. Women are particularly encouraged to apply as the programme aims at equal gender representation.
The Department of Peace and Conflict Research at Uppsala University and Sida, together with its organising partners hereby invites the nominations of candidates.
Objectives
The purpose of the programme is to increase the capacity of regional organisations in Sub-Saharan Africa to prevent, manage and resolve armed conflicts on the continent. Specifically, the programme aims to:
– Develop increased knowledge on issues relating to peace and security in Sub-Saharan Africa;
– Develop increased knowledge of practical methods and tools for improving and strengthening the work for peace and security in the region;
– Build capacity and competences to analyse the role of the own organisation in the regional and national work for peace and security;
-Develop increased knowledge about African regional cooperation in the area of peace and security, with particular focus on the roles of the African Union (AU) and the Regional Economic Communities (RECs);
-Strengthening regional networks between organisations working on peace and security at regional, national and local levels;
-Increase knowledge about and establish contacts with relevant Swedish stakeholders and expertise.
The last date for submitting the application is June 9, 2011
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