Pre-Deployment Afghanistan
The course primarily addresses experts selected or nominated for missions in Afghanistan, however also experts looking to apply for a mission in Afghanistan in the near future can be considered. The course aims at fostering a common level of knowledge and at creating similar expectations among mission members, which in turn facilitates integration and coherence of the missions.
The course consists of four elements:
- The first day looks at the context and environment. Topics such as the role of civilian crisis management in Afghanistan and cultural awareness will be discussed;
- The second day will introduce the background to the conflict and then look at the various missions and mandates of international organisations in Afghanistan. In particular, work in the justice and police sectors will be discussed;
- During the third day course participants will discuss and practice soft skills needed in many civilian crisis management missions, namely mentoring, advising and training;
- The last day of the course looks at the most common physical and psychological health issues present in Afghanistan.
By focusing on country-specific and function-specific issues the course aims to equip the course participants with the essential knowledge and information necessary to be active mission and team members and to operate smoothly in their respective area of assignment.
Implementing Partner
Lead implementing body: Netherlands Institute of International Relations Clingendael (NIIB), Netherlands.
Other partner implementing bodies: Crisis Management Centre (CMC), Finland.
Date & Location
27-30 January 2014; Netherlands.
Application
Please apply using the ENTRi database.
Please apply by 11 December 2013.
Applications received later than 11 December 2013 will be considered only if slots are still available. The course organisers encourage early application.
