Pre-Deployment Training Course
Sahel
14 December 2015 - 17 December 2015
Brussels, Belgium
In French and English language (!)
The Egmont Institute and the Clingendael Academy will hold the pre-deployment training for Mali and Niger in the framework of ENTRi.
The 4-day training focuses on the conflict and recent socio-political developments in Mali, Niger, and the Sahel, the operations and instruments of the UN, the EU, bilateral partners, and NGOs, as well as intercultural and communication skills.
Course Objectives
After this pre-deployment training, participants will be able to:
- Interpret current developments in the context of the socio-political and historical background of the Sahel region;
- Identify the different mandates and resources of donors and organisations active in Mali and Niger;
- Employ skills of mentoring, advising, training, and negotiating.
Whom Does This Training Address?
Incoming staff of international missions in Mali and Niger, such as UN Offices, EU training missions, EUCAP capacity-building, EUSR Offices, and/or Embassies.
Please note that this course will partly be held in French and partly in English!
Application deadline: Please apply via the ENTRi database by 26 November 2015.
Implementing Partners
Lead implementing body:
Egmont Royal Institute for International Relations, Belgium.
Other partner implementing bodies:
Netherlands Institute of International Relations Clingendael (NIIB), Netherlands.
Registration fee
This course is free of charge. ENTRi will cover accommodation, board, and international travel costs to the course venue.
Please note that while ENTRi courses are primarily geared toward civilian personnel working in international crisis management missions, police and military candidates are welcome to apply. Please note that course participants from the military are required to cover their own expenses during the course, including accomodation, board, and travel costs.
