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SUMMARY:Virtual Training Course for Political Advisers "How to Manage the Political Dimension in Conflict Resolution & Peacekeeping"
DESCRIPTION:The objective of the course is to train political advisers serving in peacekeeping operations\, political and peacebuilding missions by enhancing their specific knowledge and skills\, and enabling them to develop a deeper understanding of ways to manage the political dimension in a conflict or post-conflict environment. \nThe course will cover two complementary aspects – operational activities in conflict prevention\, management and resolution (mediation\, facilitation\, negotiation\, provision of advice\, building rapport and network management\, internal and external coordination and cooperation\, engaging non-state armed groups and unarmed actors…)\, as well as conventional diplomatic activities (political reporting\, speech writing\, public speaking\, designing political strategy\, liaison with governments…). \nParticular attention will be paid to bringing the aspect of culture into political analysis\, strategies and activities\, with a view to enhancing the necessary skills to establish and maintain an effective intercultural and interreligious dialogue. \nSpecial focus will be placed on the influence of information and communication technologies on the scope of work of political advisors\, including opportunities and risks (cyber diplomacy\, conflict analysis\, use of social media\, cyber security…). \nThe course will also address the role and required skills of political advisors related to public diplomacy\, communications with the media\, as well as information and reputation management. \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nApply acquired skills and tools in research\, conflict analysis and policy planning;\nDesign political strategies to build alliances and create political leverage;\nMonitor\, analyze and interpret political developments and events by using relevant skills and techniques;\nUse specific skills to build rapport\, create and maintain network of contacts and liaise and coordinate with internal and external counterparts;\nApply a range of skills\, techniques and good practices in political dialogue\, negotiation\, facilitation and mediation\, and use various modalities for greater inclusion of women;\nIdentify risks and opportunities of information and communication technologies;\nApply public speaking\, presentation\, speechwriting\, and reporting techniques\, – including preparation\, structure\, and delivery;\nProvide pertinent advice\, offer new ideas and innovative solutions to change the underlying conflict dynamics;\nIdentify personal strengths and weaknesses as political advisers;\nDeal with moral\, legal and political dilemmas which may arise in conflict management and resolution.\n\nThe course program is designed for mid and senior level political advisors and political affairs officers working in international organizations headquarters and field operations (UN\, AU\, OSCE\, etc.)\, as well as diplomats\, and those working in governments\, non-governmental organizations\, academic institutions\, or preparing to serve in peace operations and in diplomatic service. \nThe participants will learn from senior experts and practitioners in the field\, and the activities are devised to be highly interactive through discussions\, Q&A sessions\, group work\, role-play and hands-on exercises and assignments. \nCourse program is available HERE. \nThe course will be conducted virtually via the Zoom software. \nThe fee for the course is 1\,250 USD.  \nConflux Center alumni are eligible for 20% discount. \nPartial subsidy could be available at a later stage. Those interested in a partial subsidy should send their CV and a motivation letter not later than 6th May 2024 to office@confluxcenter.org. \nThe specified times are in accordance with CEST (Central European Summer Time) / UTC+2 (Coordinated Universal Time) time zone. \nThe participants should be relieved of their regular work duties for the duration of the course. \nThe course is conducted in English and translation is not provided. \nUpon completion of the course\, certificates of participation will be issued in PDF\, and a hard copy can be sent via post upon request. \nFor further information about the course\, please contact us at: \noffice@confluxcenter.org  or  +381631308997 \nRegistration is open until 17th May 2024 and can be done here: \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://www.confluxcenter.org/event/virtual-training-course-for-political-advisers-how-to-manage-the-political-dimension-in-conflict-resolution-peacekeeping-5/
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