CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: COMPREHENSIVE PROTECTION OF CIVILIANS COURSE (CPoC), NAIROBI, KENYA – EXTENDED DEADLINE: 17 JULY 2025
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The Comprehensive Protection of Civilians Course (CPOC) will be conducted in cooperation between the Peace Operations Training Centre (POTC), the British Peace Support Team – Africa (BPST – A) and the International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC), Kenya. The course will take place at the International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC) and particularly at the Humanitarian Peace Support School (HPSS) in Embakasi, Nairobi, Kenya from Monday, 01 to Friday, 12 September 2025 (10 working days).
The aim of the Comprehensive Protection of Civilians Course is to equip participants with relevant knowledge and skills to effectively assess, plan, and implement Protection of Civilians (POC) activities in United Nations (UN) and African Union (AU) peace operations. It is premised on the fact that the current Peace Support/Keeping Operation (PSO/PKO) setting has become increasingly dynamic and complex with civilians bearing the greatest brunt. It is hoped that this course will enhance participant’s understanding of POC intricacies and frameworks and, consequently, contribute towards operational effectiveness of African Standby Forces.
Eligible candidates should be the ranks of Major to Lieutenant Colonel for the Military, ASP to SSP for the Police and their Civilian Equivalent. The Protection of Civilians Course will be conducted in English. Kindly ensure participants are fluent in English, both written and spoken. Equal representation of both genders is encouraged, and female candidates are highly recommended for consideration. The nominee should fill in the Participant’s Bio Data using the form (click here) and send it via email to the Course Coordinator, Catherine Cherotich (IPSTC), via email: [email protected], by 15 July 2025.
All costs related to attending the Protection of Civilians Course (travel, accommodation and full board) will be covered by the organising institutions.
For more information, please refer to the Joining Instructions.
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