Global Peacebuilders Programme 2016

2016/6/23
Global Peacebuilders Programme 2016
(Commissioned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA))

The JFY 2016 Mid-Career Course
On Communication and Leadership in International Organizations

Application Guidelines
The “Mid-Career Course,” which is part of the Program for Global Human Resource Development for
Peacebuilding and Development (Global Peacebuilders Program), is calling for 15 participants with 10 or more
years of job experience in fields related to peacebuilding and development (see below “5. Qualifications”) who
aspire to further advance their professional careers in these fields. The participants will take part in 7 days of
training in Japan to enhance their knowledge and skills, focusing on Communication/Negotiation and
Leadership/Management competencies in international organizations.

1. Duration
Sunday, August 7, 2016 – Saturday, August 13, 2016 (Accommodation provided)

2. Program Structure
Training focused on Communication/Negotiation and Leadership/Management competencies in peacebuilding
and development, in particular with regard to the United Nations (UN) system and other international
organizations. (See Attachment 2-1, Course Overview for details)
(The training will be conducted entirely in English)

3. Venue
Hotel Asia Center of Japan (Tokyo, Japan)

4. Participation Fees
There will be no fees charged for selected participants

5. Qualifications
(1) At least ten years of work experience in fields related to peacebuilding and/or development (e.g.
administration, aviation, civil affairs, communications, economics, engineering, finance, human resources,
humanitarian aid, IT, law, political affairs, procurement, public health, security, and supply chain management).
The Global Peacebuilders Program encourages applicants from the private and non-profit sectors, in
addition to international organizations.
(2) Determination to further one’s career in peacebuilding and development, in particular at the UN and other
international organizations.
(3) Fluency in spoken and written English.
(4) Full attendance at the training.
*In principle, participants are required to attend the training in full. However, participants with extenuating
circumstances may opt to only take part in one of the two halves of the training.

More:

Guideline

Course Overview

Appilication Form