United Nations System Staff College
UNSSC PROGRAMME PORTFOLIO 2016
Who we are We are the learning organization of the United Nations system. We design and deliver learning programmes for UN staff and their partners. We help the United Nations become more effective by fostering a common leadership and management culture across the system.
Get in touch We are happy to answer any questions you may have. Drop us an email at info@unssc.org or call us at +39 011 653 5911.
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UNSSC Programme Portfolio 2016
Our learning programmes are... ...UN specific We are part of the UN family, so we know what it means to work in the United Nations – be it in the field or at headquarters, in middle-income countries, in programmes or in operations, in entry-level or in management positions. Our programmes are tailored to the distinctive reality of the UN system and of specific UN organizations.
…truly inter-agency Our learning experiences bring together UN staff from across the system in a truly inter-agency spirit. Participants learn from each other, exchange views on common issues, and build networks to continue learning beyond the classroom. We believe that only by ‘learning as one’ can UN staff ‘deliver as one.’
…relevant to your daily work Our courses blend external expertise with practical UN experience. Each course features subject-matter experts and thought leaders from renowned academic institutions, think tanks, the private sector and civil society, as well as experienced UN practitioners. This makes the learning directly relevant to your daily work.
…closer than you think We offer residential courses in state-of-the-art facilities on the UN Campuses in Turin, Italy and Bonn, Germany. We also deliver training in over 50 countries each year, thanks to our mobile team of trainers. You don’t need to leave your duty station to benefit from our training.
…directly at your desk Our distance learning courses combine self-paced online learning with live sessions with the course instructor and participants from across the UN system worldwide. This way you can learn how you want, when you want, and still benefit from an interactive experience.
…tailor-made for your Organization We can design and deliver customized learning programmes to meet the specific needs of your organization, department, peace operation, or inter-agency group. We are fast and flexible, and have considerable pedagogical expertise in a wide range of skills and knowledge areas. Just let us know what you need and we will design a learning programme for you.
Please check our website regularly for updates on our courses: www.unssc.org
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What learning programme should I take?
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UNSSC Programme Portfolio 2016
I want to broaden my knowledge and understanding of key UN topics.
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For professional UN staff at all levels, practioners and UN partners.
I want to acquire new skills to improve my professional performance.
go to > Core Skills Section
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For professional and/or general service UN staff.
I want to develop skills related to staff development and learning.
go to > Learning & Training Skills Section
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For professional UN staff at all levels.
I want to learn innovative approaches to improve organizational performance.
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I want to further develop my leadership skills.
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For professional UN staff at all levels.
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For professional UN staff and UN partners from mid to senior level.
I want to to broaden my managerial competencies.
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For professional UN staff at all levels.
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Open-Enrollment Courses STRATEGIC KNOWLEDGE Sustainable Development p. 10
Foundational Course on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
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UN Catalytic Support to South-South & Triangular Cooperation in Implementing the Agenda 2030
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Building Partnerships for Development Effectiveness in the Context of Agenda 2030
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Integrating Anti-Corruption into UN Programming Processes
p. 12
Human Rights-Based Approach to Development Programming
p. 12
Engaging with Faith Organizations and Communities in Development and Humanitarian Work
p. 13
Political Economy Analysis for Strategic Planning to Implement Agenda 2030
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UN Country Programming in the Context of Agenda 2030 Peace & Security
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SSAFE Course for Surge Deployment
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Acting Locally: Citizen Participation for Resilient Institutions
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Working at the Nexus between Human Rights and Conflict Transformation Decentralized Governance and Peacebuilding
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Applied Conflict Analysis for Prevention and Peacebuilding
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Conflict Analysis for Prevention and Peacebuilding
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Analysing and Understanding Non-State Armed Groups CORE SKILLS Essential Skills for UN staff
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Project Management Essentials
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Measurements for Effective Results-Based Management (RBM)
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Results-Based Management Training
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Monitoring & Evaluation Training
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Global Diversity & Multicultural Competence
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Communicating as One
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Skills for Administrative Assistants
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Advanced Skills for Administrative Assistants
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Writing and Using Case Studies
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Effective Writing Skills
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Developing Talking Points and Speech-Writing
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Fundamentals of UN Public Communications
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Fundamentals of Diplomatic Protocol for UN staff
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Social Media for UN Professionals Learning and Training Skills
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Evaluation and Impact Assessment of Learning and Training
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E-Learning: Course Design, Delivery and Facilitation
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Training of Trainers
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SSAFE Training of Trainers for Security Professionals DRIVING CHANGE AND INNOVATION
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Managing Organizational Change in the UN System
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Processes for Innovation, Networking and Knowledge
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Personal Coaching on Knowledge Sharing and Innovation Leadership Development
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UN Emerging Leaders Experience
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Leadership in Business Operations
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Leadership, Women and the UN
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UN country Teams Leadership Skills Course
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Leading in Sustainable Development
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Leadership Training for Security Professionals
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UN Leaders Programme Management Development
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Strategic Decision Making Supervisory Management Skills: Communicating, Coaching and Managing Conflict Creating High-Performing Teams KNOWLEDGE NETWORKS AND HIGH-LEVEL EVENTS
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Learning Managers Forum (LMF)
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United Nations Summer Academy: Shaping a Sustainable Future
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UN Reflection Series 2016: Development Cooperation in Middle-Income Countries
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The Geneva Leadership Exchange
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UN Leadership Forum
Please check our website regularly for updates on our courses: www.unssc.org
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On-demand Programmes and Services
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Learning and Facilitation Support to UN Country Teams
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Country Learning Support on Sustainable Development
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Country Support on Peacebuilding
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Serving UN Peace Operations
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Training of Trainers Programme
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Knowledge Processes and Strategic Planning Workshops
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Knowledge Fairs
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Information and Knowledge Management Tools
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E-Learning Design and Management
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Dedicated E-Learning Management Portals
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Communities of Practice
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Special Retreats
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Please check our website regularly for updates on our courses: www.unssc.org
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Open Enrollment Courses
Strategic Knowledge
Strategic Knowledge: Sustainable Development
Working at the United Nations requires specific knowledge and practical skills on key UN topics and priorities – and the many complex issues that cut across all UN pillars and fields of work. Through this series of courses, UN staff and practitioners will be able to deepen their understanding of these issues, and strengthen their abilities to address them.
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Foundational Course on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development This online course introduces participants to key conceptual and practical aspects of sustainable development. It focuses on: the new elements of Agenda 2030; how to implement the new Agenda and develop strategies to localize it; and the role of data in the review and follow-up framework of the new development agenda. Thanks to the generous contribution of the Federal Republic of Germany, this course is offered at a reduced price of USD 500 in 2016.
Target Audience
UN staff and development practitioners
Duration
5 Weeks
Course Fee
500 USD
Venue / Dates
ONLINE 02 May - 03 June 2016 ONLINE 05 September - 07 October 2016
Contact Details
sustainable-development@unssc.org
(subject to change)
UNSSC Programme Portfolio 2016
The growing relevance of South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSC & TrC) is reflected in growing volumes of South-South trade, increasing flows of South-South development assistance, and more concerted action for the effective implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Taking into account the important catalytic role that the UN can play in helping to further promote SSC agendas of its Member States, the UNSSC Knowledge Centre for Sustainable Development in close cooperation with the UN Office for South-South Cooperation developed this new learning offering. This course provides individual UN staff, UN Country Team members as well as government and institutional focal points on SSC & TrC with a sound understanding of the theory of South-South and Triangular Cooperation and the tools and methods needed to mobilize partnerships. During this course participants receive support in exploring opportunities and projects that further the South-South agenda.
Target Audience
UN staff and non-UN staff, including government and institutional focal points on South-South and Triangular Cooperation and development practitioners
Duration
3 Days
Course Fee
1500 USD
Venue / Dates
Bonn, GERMANY 29 - November 2016 - 1 December 2016
Contact Details
sustainable-development@unssc.org
(subject to change)
Building Partnerships for Development Effectiveness in the Context of Agenda 2030 This course focuses on the UN imperative to develop partnerships. Participants gain a comprehensive understanding of the reasons why the United Nations needs to invest in expanding its partnerships, as well as the challenges and opportunities that are part of partnership-building. They also: become familiar with ongoing and innovative processes to develop policy, guidance and tools that support the UN in its task to partner; and learn about the partnership thinking of philanthropic foundations, civil society partners and the business sector. The course will help participants strengthen the skills they need to build substantive and sustainable partnerships
Target Audience
UN international and national headquarters and field staff (professional level)
Duration
4 Days
Course Fee
2500 USD
Venue / Dates
New York, UNITED STATES 15 - 18 March 2016
Contact Details
sustainable-development@unssc.org
(subject to change)
Please check our website regularly for updates on our courses: www.unssc.org
Strategic Knowledge: Sustainable Development
UN Catalytic Support to South-South & Triangular Cooperation in Implementing the Agenda 2030
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Strategic Knowledge: Sustainable Development
Integrating Anti-Corruption into UN Programming Processes This course helps UN staff understand the impact of corruption and anti-corruption programming in development, as well as the United Nations Development Action Framework (UNDAF) process and the current guidance on UN programming. Participants learn how to apply the 3-step analysis (Causality, Role-pattern and Capacity Gap) to country development challenges through an anti-corruption lens so that they can strengthen their country analytic work and the formulation of results. The course also explains the relevance of national, regional and international normative frameworks for integrating anti-corruption in development programmes.
Target Audience
UN international and national headquarters and field staff (professional-level)
Duration
4 Days
Course Fee
2000 USD
Venue / Dates
Bonn, GERMANY 11 - 14 October 2016
Contact Details
sustainable-development@unssc.org
(subject to change)
Human Rights-Based Approach to Development Programming The course is designed for UN programme staff who seek to advance their skills and knowledge to effectively apply a human rights-based approach to their work, and link it to existing UN results-based management tools, particularly with regard to the UN Common Country Programming Process. The interactive course uses real-life examples and exercises for participants to learn about and internalize the content, linkages and complementarity of the Human Rights-Based Approach and Results Based Management, two mandatory programming principles in the UNDAF process.
Target Audience
UN international and national headquarters and field staff (professional level)
Duration
4 Days
Course Fee
2000 USD
Venue / Dates
Bonn, GERMANY 07 - 10 June 2016
Contact Details
sustainable-development@unssc.org
(subject to change)
Engaging with Faith Organizations and Communities in Development and Humanitarian Work UN organizations and offices are partnering with faith-based service-delivery NGOs, local faith communities and religious leaders. In the context of Agenda 2030, it is timely to examine the goals, modalities and outcomes of such partnerships. The aim of this Strategic Learning Exchange is to explore the linkages between faith and the continuum of humanitarian to development work, by considering the nature of development and humanitarian work, the timeframes for interventions and the types of populations served.
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Target Audience
UN international and national headquarters and field staff (professional level) and members of faith-based organizations
Duration
3 Days
Course Fee
1500 USD
Venue / Dates
Bonn, GERMANY 15 - 17 November 2016
Contact Details
sustainable-development@unssc.org
(subject to change)
UNSSC Programme Portfolio 2016
This course helps UN programme staff strengthen their political economy skills for programming and policy development in the context of Agenda 2030. The course provides insights into the social, economic, political and cultural context in which the United Nations operates. Participants learn how to devise more effective and politically feasible development strategies, ensuring more realistic expectations of what can be achieved. Participants also explore the different approaches to political economy that UN organizations have adopted, their impact on development effectiveness, and possible solutions to increase consistency and coherence in the way the United Nations works.
Target Audience
UN Staff involved in Country Programming
Duration
4 Days
Course Fee
2000 USD
Venue / Dates
Bonn, GERMANY 22 - 25 November 2016
Contact Details
sustainable-development@unssc.org
(subject to change)
UN Country Programming in the Context of Agenda 2030 This course offers a mix of knowledge and skills for advancing UN coherence, and strengthening the quality of programming at the country level. Participants become fully knowledgeable about UN programming tools (UNDAF) and their practical application on UN development projects. They also sharpen some of the essential skills that they need to support the work of UN Country Teams, all within the context of Agenda 2030 and the challenges of localizing the Sustainable Development Goals. The course uses a blended format of instructional sessions, experience-sharing and peer-to-peer learning.
Target Audience
UN strategic planners; chairs/members of UNDAF groups/task teams; UN coordination officers/advisors
Duration
4 Days
Course Fee
2000 USD
Venue / Dates
Bonn, GERMANY 26 - 29 July 2016
Contact Details
sustainable-development@unssc.org
(subject to change)
Please check our website regularly for updates on our courses: www.unssc.org
Strategic Knowledge: Sustainable Development
Political Economy Analysis for Strategic Planning to Implement Agenda 2030
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Strategic Knowledge: Peace & Security
SSAFE Course for Surge Deployment This three-day course is designed for UN staff who need to be deployed to volatile and dangerous areas of the world and need a comprehensive safety and security training. The curriculum is based on the Safe and Secure Approaches in Field Environments (SSAFE) standard modules and combines theoretical lessons, demonstrations, group work, practical exercises and simulations. It is delivered by SSAFE certified Trainers who are regularly running SSAFE courses in their duty stations. Training modules consist of: UN Security Management System; History, Background and Culture; Personal Security; Radio Communications; Weapon Awareness; Travel, Convoy and Vehicle Security; Hostage Survival; Incident Management (Basic Life-saving); and Field-based Exercise/Simulations A unique feature is the field-day exercise, conducted with professional role players from the Italian Army, which simulates real situations that staff may encounter while fulfilling their duties and missions.
Target Audience
UN Professional Staff
Duration
3 Days
Course Fee
1800 USD 4-day full board & lodging)
Venue / Dates
Turin, ITALY 23 - 25 May 2016
Contact Details
peacesecurity@unssc.org
(subject to change)
Acting Locally: Citizen Participation for Resilient Institutions This course focuses on examining and promoting gender-balanced citizens’ participation and community-based monitoring and evaluation mechanisms that can strengthen the achievement of the crucial target to “Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels” (Sustainable Development Goal 16.7). Experts from the United Nations and academia provide participants with the theoretical framework and innovative examples of how these participatory practices help build more resilient institutions and ensure more effective service delivery at the local level. Case studies from different countries are presented and discussed in order to highlight those best practices and successful experiences that can be adapted to and further developed in local government practices.
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Target Audience
Professional level personnel (International and national)of the UN Joint Programme on Local Governance and Decentralised Service Delivery (JPLG)
Duration
4 Days
Course Fee
2500 USD
Venue / Dates
Nairobi, KENYA 27 - 30 June 2016
Contact Details
peacesecurity@unssc.org
(subject to change)
UNSSC Programme Portfolio 2016
Human rights, conflict, peace and development are closely linked, but the linkages are not always evident in practice. Misperceptions exist; such as that conflict prevention involves making unacceptable compromises or that human rights engagement means delaying lasting peace. Even though they engage with similar national partners and both aim to build just and peaceful societies, conflict prevention practitioners and human rights practitioners do not always work together; sometimes the divide can lead to them working against each other. This online, tutored course offers compelling insights on how conflict transformation and human rights approaches complement one another, and how practitioners can use the linkages between human rights, conflict, peace and development concretely and effectively in their work. Practical examples and case studies are used to demonstrate how the nexus between human rights and conflict transformation can enhance development practice.
Target Audience
UN international and national headquarters and field staff (professional level)
Duration
5 Weeks
Course Fee
1250 USD
Venue / Dates
ONLINE 29 February - 28 March 2016 ONLINE 05 September - 07 October 2016
Contact Details
peacesecurity@unssc.org
(subject to change)
Decentralized Governance and Peacebuilding This online course explores how decentralization contributes to peacebuilding and identifies the elements of local governance that are most relevant in a post-conflict/peacebuilding context. Concrete case studies are used to illustrate successful decentralization reforms and peacebuilding efforts at the local level. It combines self-paced modules, and tutor-led online sessions and webinars.
Strategic Knowledge: Peace & Security
Working at the Nexus between Human Rights and Conflict Transformation
Participants are primarily responsible for their own learning. The format allows live interaction among participants during the tutor-led online sessions. At the end of each week of training, the tutor will hold a webinar to further discuss topics of the course and the input that the participants have shared through the “Knowledge Sharing Corners”, and respond to participants’ questions on the training modules studied during the week.
Target Audience
UN international and national headquarters and field staff (professional level)
Duration
5 Weeks
Course Fee
1250 USD
Venue / Dates
ONLINE 04 April - 7 May 2016 ONLINE 03 - 28 October 2016
Contact Details
peacesecurity@unssc.org
(subject to change)
Please check our website regularly for updates on our courses: www.unssc.org
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Strategic Knowledge: Peace & Security
Applied Conflict Analysis for Prevention and Peacebuilding This course provides practical skills for using conflict analysis in contexts of deteriorating human security, armed conflict, humanitarian and political crisis and other threats to peace. Conflict analysis helps in designing more effective high-level UN responses, developing conflictsensitive programming and strategic planning. Some of the topics addressed during the course include: psychology of analysis and cognitive biases; advanced conflict analysis tools; conflict sensitive and peacebuilding programming; and theories of change. The course explores the latest institutional and policy developments in the areas of preventive diplomacy, conflict prevention, peacebuilding, peace operations support and the implementation of Agenda 2030 (Goal 16). It employs an Adult Learning approach and engages participants with practical exercises, group work, simulations and field exchanges. The training team is composed of professional UN staff and thematic experts who will share their experience and knowledge.
Target Audience
UN international and national headquarters and field staff (professional level)
Duration
4 Days
Course Fee
2500 USD
Venue / Dates
New York, UNITED STATES 21 - 24 June 2016 Nairobi, KENYA 13 - 16 September 2016
Contact Details
peacesecurity@unssc.org
(subject to change)
Conflict Analysis for Prevention and Peacebuilding This online tutored course builds practical conflict analysis skills for field and headquarter practitioners. It is structured in a sequential way to guide the participant through a set of modules and exercises that explore the main conflict analysis tools. By the end of the course, the learner will be able to draft a situation profile and develop a full-fledged conflict analysis report, which includes a situation profile, a causal analysis and a stakeholder assessment. A professional tutor will guide and support participants throughout the course. He/she will be available for direct conversations with each participant and will share good practices and lessons learned from the UN system and non-governmental organizations. The course will feature guest speakers who are experts in: political analysis, human rights, development assistance, peacebuilding programming, humanitarian action and gender
Target Audience
UN international and national headquarters and field staff (professional level)
Duration
4 Weeks
Course Fee
1000 USD
Venue / Dates
ONLINE 02 - 27 May 2016 ONLINE 31 October - 25 November 2016
Contact Details
peacesecurity@unssc.org
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(subject to change)
UNSSC Programme Portfolio 2016
In 2014 the Staff College launched the UN-wide learning initiative called “Analysing and Understanding Non-State Armed Groups”. The purpose of this initiative is to document and strengthen UN staff skills on this topic. This inter-agency programme involves several UN entities (EOSG, DPA, DPKO, OCHA, UNDP, UNICEF, UNODC, UNU) and the University of Oxford. A training course has been developed, which focuses on multidisciplinary investigative approaches to understand the political context driving the genesis of armed violence and the forces shaping group cohesion, resource strategies, internal structures and levels of violence. It includes sessions on the anthropology and sociology of armed groups; psychological perspectives on analysis; political economy of armed groups, and regional dimensions of conflict and implications for armed groups.
Target Audience
UN international and national headquarters and field staff (professional level)
Duration
3 Days
Course Fee
2000 USD
Venue / Dates
Amman, JORDAN 18 - 20 May 2016 Turin, ITALY 19 - 21 October 2016
Contact Details
peacesecurity@unssc.org
(subject to change)
Please check our website regularly for updates on our courses: www.unssc.org
Strategic Knowledge: Peace & Security
Analysing and Understanding Non-State Armed Groups
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Open Enrollment Courses
Core Skills
Core Skills: Essential Skills for UN staff
This series of skills-based courses aim to improve the professional performance of UN staff in a number of diverse areas – and always within the UN context.
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Project Management Essentials The course walks participants through the “nuts and bolts” of project management, from setting priorities to controlling expenses and reporting on results. It provides support and practical activities and useful examples to help participants apply these skills to their daily work.
Target Audience
Professional UN staff at headquarters and field locations, project manager
Duration
5 Weeks
Course Fee
1250 USD
Venue / Dates
ONLINE 03 October - 04 November 2016
Contact Details
learninglab@unssc.org
(subject to change)
UNSSC Programme Portfolio 2016
This online course enables effective RBM in the UN system by enhancing staff competencies in designing, monitoring and evaluating projects and programmes. It provides a space for in-depth technical and skills-building learning on one of the key elements of RBM strategies: performance measurement.The learning methodology is a mix of theory, exercises and use of UN case studies with a view to enhance skills in developing measures, collecting and analysing data, reporting results, and using data to manage performance
Target Audience
Staff involved in overall project/programme management, including design, monitoring and evaluation
Duration
6 Weeks
Course Fee
1250 USD
Venue / Dates
ONLINE 11 April - 22 May 2016 ONLINE 05 September - 14 October 2016
Contact Details
sustainable-development@unssc.org
(subject to change)
Results-Based Management Training This four-day workshop highlights the extent to which the implementation of Results Based Management (RBM) techniques has an impact on UN business practices. It demonstrates how RBM contributes to national efforts for achieving development results. It also supports the implementation of a common framework for inter-agency collaboration, and shapes countries’ approaches to programme design, implementation and management for results in developmentt.
Target Audience
UN strategic planners; chairs/members of UNDAF groups/results groups/task teams; UN coordination officers/advisors
Duration
4 Days
Course Fee
2000 USD
Venue / Dates
Panama City, PANAMA 18 - 21 October 2016 (Spanish version)
Contact Details
sustainable-development@unssc.org
(subject to change)
Core Skills: Essential Skills for UN staff
Measurements for Effective Results-Based Management (RBM)
Monitoring & Evaluation Training This four-day course seeks to enhance the application of monitoring and evaluation practices and to promote greater harmonization of approach methodologies, practices and tools within the UN system. The course provides an overview of key monitoring and evaluation concepts, trends and tools relevant to the monitoring and evaluation functions within the UN system. It also helps participants develop their knowledge and skills in designing monitoring and evaluation plans.
Target Audience
UN staff involved in monitoring and evaluation activities
Duration
4 Days
Course Fee
2000 USD
Venue / Dates
Bonn, GERMANY 05 - 08 July 2016 Bonn, GERMANY 01 - 04 November 2016
Contact Details
sustainable-development@unssc.org
(subject to change)
Please check our website regularly for updates on our courses: www.unssc.org
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Core Skills: Essential Skills for UN staff
Global Diversity & Multicultural Competence The more connected the world becomes, the more urgent the need to manage diversity effectively and build an inclusive culture. Global Diversity provides a sound understanding of the importance of diversity and inclusion and the impact it has on teamwork, motivation, productivity, quality improvement, etc. The online course starts with a self-assessment - The Global Diversity Survey - and then covers the meaning of diversity, culture and inclusion, the business case for diversity, and the connection to leadership and values.
Target Audience
UN international and national headquarters and field staff (professional level)
Duration
2 Weeks
Course Fee
250 USD
Venue / Dates
ONLINE 08 - 19 February 2016 ONLINE 17 - 28 October 2016
Contact Details
sustainable-development@unssc.org
(subject to change)
Communicating as One This course focuses on the Communicating as One pillar, which is part of the Standard Operating Procedures for Delivering as One. The focus of the Communicating as One pillar is to improve the quality of dialogue between the United Nations and the host-country government/other national stakeholders; increase advocacy; and highlight the results achieved by the United Nations at country level in the context of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development. The course equips UN staff with tools and methods that enable clear and consistent strategic positioning of the United Nations at the country level and improve communication with internal and external stakeholders. Participants learn how to effectively communicate progress on implementation and results.
Target Audience
UN international and national headquarters and field staff (professional level)
Duration
3 Days
Course Fee
2000 USD
Venue / Dates
Bonn, GERMANY 26 - 28 April 2016 Panama City, PANAMA 28 - 30 June 2016 Dakar, SENEGAL 29 November - 1 December 2016
Contact Details
development-humanrights@unssc.org
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(subject to change)
UNSSC Programme Portfolio 2016
This online course supports administrative assistants to work to the best of their abilities and deliver results in a context where there is too much to do, too little time to do it, change is the norm, and easy answers don’t cut it. The course helps participants develop solid tools, templates and techniques to increase effectiveness and manage competing priorities. Develop your skills to manage projects, time, stress, relationships and conflict.
Target Audience
UN general service staff at headquarters and the field
Duration
5 Weeks
Course Fee
1250 USD
Venue / Dates
(subject to change)
ONLINE 01 February - 04 March 2016 ONLINE 31 October - 02 December 2016
Contact Details
learninglab@unssc.org
ONLINE 31 October - 02 December 2016 (French version)
Advanced Skills for Administrative Assistants Strengthen the skills you learned in the “Skills for administrative assistants” course or through experience to take on more complex activities and responsibility. The course empowers General Service staff to contribute to organizational transformation through a culture and systems driven by UN values, efficiency and sustainable results. To this end, the course helps participants build their skills in workflow and process analysis, enabling and supporting change, recognizing and responding to ethical dilemmas, event planning, records and procedure management.
Target Audience
Experienced general service staff at the highest grades; alumni of the “Skills for Administrative Assistants” course
Duration
5 Weeks
Course Fee
1250 USD
Venue / Dates
ONLINE 02 May 2016 - 03 June 2016
Contact Details
learninglab@unssc.org
(subject to change)
Please check our website regularly for updates on our courses: www.unssc.org
Core Skills: Essential Skills for UN staff
Skills for Administrative Assistants
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Core Skills: Essential Skills for UN staff
Writing and Using Case Studies This online course explores how the case method, and particularly the discussion case approach developed at Harvard Business School, can be used effectively to capture and learn from programmatic, leadership and management challenges in the UN system. Participants will match different case method approaches to learning and management expectations, use a framework to plan for a case development process, sharpen their skills for writing compelling case studies, and learn about facilitation techniques to use case discussions as a means to drive collective learning and innovation
Target Audience
UN professional staff interested in innovation, knowledge and learning processes
Duration
4 Weeks
Course Fee
1250 USD
Venue / Dates
ONLINE 10 - 04 November 2016
Contact Details
learninglab@unssc.org
(subject to change)
Effective Writing Skills Whether you are a manager at any level, programme specialist or coordination officer, much depends on your ability to write reports, draft project proposals, prepare substantive papers and communicate effectively with colleagues and partners. This hands-on course develops your sensitivity to language, structure, content and audience and offers practical techniques to improve your skills to influence and achieve results through clear and effective writing.
Target Audience
All UN staff (P and GS) at headquarters and field locations, organized in class groups catering to needs and interests
Duration
5 Weeks
Course Fee
1250 USD
Venue / Dates
ONLINE 07 March - 08 April 2016
Contact Details
learninglab@unssc.org
(subject to change)
ONLINE (French version) 30 May - 1 July 2016 ONLINE 12 September - 14 October 2016
Developing Talking-Points and Speech Writing This course helps participants to draft engaging and inspiring talking-points and short speeches, for both senior colleagues and themselves. It covers key principles of public speaking as well as practical tools and techniques for making drafts lively and easy to use. Practical exercises are given throughout. Participants finish the course confident and well prepared to produce high-quality drafts that will engage, impress and influence audiences
Target Audience
UN international and national headquarters and field staff (professional level)
Duration
5 Weeks
Course Fee
1250 USD
Venue / Dates
ONLINE 08 February - 11 March 2016
Contact Details
learninglab@unssc.org
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(subject to change)
UNSSC Programme Portfolio 2016
The course will give participants the chance to learn, practice, and plan how to use communication methods, techniques and strategies to advance the UN work programme. It integrates theory and professional experiences with drills and practical exercises to plan and produce engaging and effective communication pieces for various media. The course content centres on concrete and practical UN case studies.
Target Audience
UN international and national headquarters and field staff (professional level)
Duration
5 Weeks
Course Fee
1250 USD
Venue / Dates
ONLINE 02 May - 03 June 2016
Contact Details
learninglab@unssc.org
(subject to change)
Fundamentals of Diplomatic Protocol for UN Staff .mplement your technical and managerial know-how with skills in diplomatic protocol to support your high-level engagement. Explore international courtesy rules, formal communication norms, and ceremonial practices to follow in official functions and occasions, all with an emphasis on practical application to the UN context. Obtain practical insights into subtle interactions that will improve your operational effectiveness in a wide range of settings.
Target Audience
Recommended for P4 and above; other staff may be accepted based on functional responsibility
Duration
5 Weeks
Course Fee
1250 USD
Venue / Dates
ONLINE 10 October - 11 November 2016
Contact Details
learninglab@unssc.org
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Fundamentals of UN Public Communications
Social Media for UN Professionals The course aims to boost the effectiveness of UN outreach and information-sharing. Social media offers real-time opportunities to engage with institutions and individuals worldwide, but also offers challenges in the UN in terms of language, style, real-time responsiveness and high levels of interaction with the general public. This course provides an overview of the many tools available and facilitates interactive discussions on the pros and cons of different tools for your specific situation. The course puts you on your way to developing a social media strategy and work plan that are relevant to your UN work.
Target Audience
UN international and national headquarters and field staff (professional level)
Duration
5 Weeks
Course Fee
1250 USD
Venue / Dates
ONLINE 12 September - 14 October 2016
Contact Details
learninglab@unssc.org
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Core Skills: Learning and Training Skills
Evaluation and Impact Assessment of Learning and Training The aim of this course is to demonstrate the impact and return on investment of trainings. Designed in collaboration with the ROI Institute (USA), this online course provides participants with a solid foundation in designing learning and training interventions whose impact can be measured. It uses practical approaches to assess impact of learning activities and real-world examples as part of the course activities. The course includes the opportunity to earn ROI Certification based on a personalized project.
Target Audience
UN international and national headquarters and field staff (professional level)
Duration
6 Weeks
Course Fee
1750 USD
Venue / Dates
ONLINE 18 April - 27 May 2016
Contact Details
learninglab@unssc.org
E-learning: Course Design; Delivery and Faciliation This online workshop takes participants through the practical steps to create an e-learning/online course or to optimize a face-to-face course for online delivery. Through practical exercises, participants learn tools and tricks and develop skills to design and deliver online courses on their own.
Target Audience
Trainers, Training managers, Human resources personnel, Staff development officers
Duration
6 Weeks
Course Fee
1250 USD
Venue / Dates
ONLINE 23 May - 03 July 2016
Contact Details
learninglab@unssc.org
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In this online course, participants learn tools and techniques to train others effectively. Training is a key component of developing capacity both within the United Nations and at national level. This course provides guided support and practical examples to strengthen training programmes of both UN staff and national-level counterparts. At the end of the course, participants will have learned practical approaches to assess needs, and to design, deliver and evaluate training programmes.
Target Audience
UN international and national headquarters and field staff (professional level)
Duration
6 Weeks
Course Fee
1250 USD
Venue / Dates
ONLINE 31 October - 09 December 2016
Contact Details
learninglab@unssc.org
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SSAFE Training of Trainers for Security Professionals This Training of Trainers programme certifies UN security staff to conduct SSAFE courses. It enables different UN Departments, Agencies, Funds and Programmes and Affiliated Organizations to build the human resources capacity to provide high-quality training their own staff in the Safe and Secure Approaches in Field Environments (SSAFE) standard curriculum, jointly developed by the Staff College and UNDSS. One day of the course is dedicated to a unique field exercise where participants experience realistic scenarios and simulations conducted in cooperation with the Italian Army.
Target Audience
UN (HQ and AFP) Security Professionals only
Duration
5 Days
Course Fee
3000 USD (including full board and lodging)
Venue / Dates
Turin, ITALY 07 - 11 March 2016 Turin, ITALY 10 - 14 October 2016
Contact Details
peacesecurity@unssc.org
(subject to change)
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Open Enrollment Courses
Driving Change and Innovation
Driving Change and Innovation
Fostering innovation, leading effectively and managing constant change are indispensable elements for achieving organizational excellence. Through a series of leadership and management development courses, UN staff will acquire the necessary skills to improve organizational performance.
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Managing Organizational Change in the UN System This course encourages participants to become agents for change as the UN system strives to become fit for purpose. Participants learn how to develop effective strategies to manage day-to-day and strategic changes, and apply them to new high-level organizational priorities and goals.
Target Audience
Target audience: UN international and national headquarters and field staff (professional level)
Duration
5 Weeks
Course Fee
1250 USD
Venue / Dates
ONLINE 02 May - 03 June 2016
Contact Details
learninglab@unssc.org
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In this course, participants learn to use the design thinking approach to transform processes; identify key factors that hinder knowledge flow and innovation and select from a range of analysis tools to identify and strengthen knowledge networks. Videos, reading and exercises strengthen the learning experience each week. A two-hour weekly webinar allows time for discussion and practical exercises. Self-paced learning is assigned throughout the week with individual feedback. The course also offers a personal coaching opportunity, in which participants may combine the course with the “Personal coaching on knowledge sharing and innovation” clinic to gain specialized mentorship with a renowned knowledge management expert.
Target Audience
UN international and national headquarters and field staff (professional level)
Duration
5 Weeks
Course Fee
1250 USD
Venue / Dates
ONLINE 25 April - 27 May 2016
Contact Details
learninglab@unssc.org
(subject to change)
Driving Change and Innovation
Processes for Innovation, Networking and Knowledge
Personal Coaching on Knowledge Sharing and Innovation Gain specialized mentorship with a renowned knowledge management expert to develop an innovation strategy or action plan to unlock your team’s innovation potential. Participants in the clinic will have an opportunity to design and prototype a knowledge or innovation intervention relevant to their respective team/context and programmatic priorities with expert and peer support. They will also apply stakeholders’ analysis tools to identify core messages that could be used to drive support to such initiatives.
Target Audience
UN staff with solid experience in knowledge management, UN colleagues who have participated in previous UNSSC courses on knowledge management
Duration
3 Weeks
Course Fee
1250 USD
Venue / Dates
ONLINE 06 - 24 June 2016
Contact Details
learninglab@unssc.org
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UN Emerging Leaders Experience Designed to develop the leadership potential of middle managers, this programme focuses on negotiation, consensus building and communications skills. It employs an array of active learning methodologies and tools such as an individualized 360° leadership assessment (offered in English and French). Participants engage in peer-to-peer exchange, case studies and interactive reflection to create a rich and proactive learning environment. The programme allows participants to cultivate stronger connections by networking with peers from across the UN system and various duty stations and to develop skills for persuasive advocacy and communication across multi-stakeholder environments and audiences.
Target Audience
Middle level international and national professional staff (P3/P4 level or equivalent)
Duration
4 Days
Course Fee
3500 USD
Venue / Dates
Turin, ITALY 12 - 15 April 2016 Bonn, GERMANY 12 - 15 July 2016 Turin, ITALY 13 - 16 September 2016
Contact Details
leadership@unssc.org
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Leadership in Business Operations The course provides UN operations managers with the tools to lead and adapt to change affecting operational processes, effectively communicate and negotiate with stakeholders, and strengthen results. This highly interactive course applies theoretical concepts of leadership to practical situations related to operations through handson exercises, case studies and role plays. Participants build skills to lead in the context of UN reform and specific country needs and requirements.
Target Audience
Senior staff from Headquarters and Regional Offices involved in Operations and Programme Support
Duration
5 Days
Course Fee
2500 USD
Venue / Dates
Turin, ITALY 09 - 13 May 2016 Turin, ITALY 21 - 25 November 2016
Contact Details
leadership@unssc.org
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During this five-day programme, participants gain a better understanding of different approaches to leadership, as well as the gender aspects of leadership and the challenges and opportunities for women in UN leadership roles. Various dynamics of power, influence and negotiation will be explored to develop a set of skills and competencies in communication for transformative and charismatic leadership, effective negotiation and change management. Participants are also able to increase self-awareness to realize their full leadership potential through 360-degree leadership assessment and coaching.
Target Audience
Female P4/P5 UN staff preparing for senior leadership positions.
Duration
5 Days
Course Fee
5500 USD
Venue / Dates
Turin, ITALY 15 - 19 February 2016 Turin, ITALY 02 - 06 May 2016 Venue, TBC 03 - 07 October 2016
Contact Details
leadership@unssc.org
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UN Country Team Leadership Skills Course Through this intensive five-day programme, senior UN officials from UN Country Teams around the world practice strategies and techniques to build trust and inspire and align team members around shared goals. The programme builds negotiation, consensus-building and communications skills, indispensable for working in highly demanding country contexts. Participants are exposed to techniques for building trust, and aligning a results-driven team around shared goals; and explore the art of communicating to improve the quality of dialogue with partners and stakeholders, increase advocacy and highlight results achieved by the United Nations.
Target Audience
UN Country Team members (P5 and above)
Duration
5 Days
Course Fee
5500 USD
Venue / Dates
Nairobi, KENYA 06 - 10 June 2016 Turin, ITALY 24 - 28 October 2016 Bangkok, THAILAND 05 - 09 December 2016
Contact Details
leadership@unssc.org
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Leading in Sustainable Development The course provides UN senior staff, government representatives and business leaders with substantive guidance on sustainable development programming, partnerships and implementation. It focuses on the interdependence of these three pillars of sustainable development. Through role-plays and consensus-building activities, this course provides a space for discussion on the challenges facing the implementation of Agenda 2030. By bringing together a diverse audience from within and outside the UN system, it highlights the complementarities of the respective partners, and reinforces the catalytic role the UN will have to play to ensure development effectiveness.
Target Audience
Senior UN international and national headquarters and field staff (P5 and above); business leaders; senior civil society leaders; and government officials involved in the implementation of Agenda 2030
Duration
5 Days
Course Fee
5500 USD
Venue / Dates
Bonn, GERMANY 12 – 16 September 2016
Contact Details
sustainable-development@unssc.org
(subject to change)
Leadership Training for Security Professionals This programme focuses on exploring and applying the concepts of strategic and adaptive leadership in a constantly changing security environment. It includes a 360° diagnostic on managing and motivating teams in order to maximize team effectiveness. In addition, the programme covers contemporary thinking on leadership such as political acumen, building trust, negotiating and influencing decision makers.
Target Audience
D1, P5 and senior P4 staff
Duration
5 Days
Course Fee
5500 USD
Venue / Dates
Turin, ITALY 05 - 09 September 2016
Contact Details
peacesecurity@unssc.org
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Designed for participants at the Director level, the UN Leaders Programme explores successful leadership approaches and practices as applied to key international and regional issues facing the United Nations. Participants explore emerging global and regional challenges, trends and opportunities based on a systemic view of UN operations; reflect on strong and successful leadership approaches and their application in a Leading as One context; and forge deeper connections with colleagues from across the UN system through peer exchange. Now entering its eight year, the UN Leaders Programme has welcomed hundreds of senior UN officials from around the globe and world-renowned experts from different sectors to create a more effective and unified leadership culture in the UN system. The last two editions will respectively be held in partnership with the University of Cape Town and Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.
Target Audience
Director level UN staff
Duration
5 Days
Course Fee
7000 USD
Venue / Dates
New York, UNITED STATES 14 - 18 March 2016 New York, UNITED STATES 11 - 15 July 2016 Geneva, SWITZERLAND 19 - 23 September 2016 Cape Town, SOUTH AFRIC 17 - 21 October 2016 Singapore, SINGAPORE 14 - 18 November 2016
Contact Details
leadership@unssc.org
(subject to change)
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Driving Change and Innovation: Management Development
Strategic Decision Making In this course, participants bring their strategic challenges to the table and learn a systematic process to improve decision making. A disciplined process helps leaders assess and manage risks to achieve better results from their decisions. Participants learn to use a decision-making framework to: reframe issues to make sure they are solving the right problem; increase the quantity and quality of possible choices; engage others effectively in the decision-making process; and to create environments that contribute to good decision-making. During the course participants will be exposed to the latest thinking in decision science and explore with the tutor, peers and other resource persons how the proposed decision-making framework could contribute to a more effective UN system.
Target Audience
Recommended for P4 and above; other staff may be accepted based on functional responsibility
Duration
4 Weeks
Course Fee
1250 USD
Venue / Dates
ONLINE 11 April - 06 May 2016
Contact Details
learninglab@unssc.org
Supervisory Management Skills: Communicating, Coaching and Managing Conflict Through this online course, participants strengthen their conflict-management skills and learn how to become more effective in influencing others, by practicing techniques to engage in productive debates and to develop more flexible leadership styles. The course is designed for UN supervisors who want to achieve results through productive supervision and management.
Target Audience
UN staff with 1st level supervisory responsibilities
Duration
5 Weeks
Course Fee
1250 USD
Venue / Dates
ONLINE 30 May - 01 July 2016
Contact Details
learninglab@unssc.org
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Creating High-Performing Teams This online course provides participants with new tools and practical options to create vibrant, effective teams. It supports UN staff in teamleading roles to create and sustain enabling conditions for groups to perform at their best and achieve results with impact. Participants are exposed to communication strategies, feedback mechanisms and problem-solving methods to improve performance of team members, both as individuals and as a cohesive unit.
Target Audience
All UN staff entrusted with leading teams, at any level
Duration
5 Weeks
Course Fee
1250 USD
Venue / Dates
ONLINE 07 November - 09 December 2016
Contact Details
learninglab@unssc.org
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Knowledge Networks and High-Level Events
Knowledge Networks and High-Level Events
Sharing knowledge, competencies and practices in a truly inter-agency environment is the hallmark of the Staff College. Throughout the year, a series of knowledge networks and events are held, giving participants a unique opportunity to exchange ideas and learn from one another.
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Learning Managers Forum (LMF) This is an annual event, open to chiefs and managers responsible for the learning, training and staff development functions in United Nations agencies, funds and programmes and affiliated international organizations. This event brings UN officials together to share good practices, work together on common projects, learn new skills, and build partnerships for learning and training
Target Audience
UN learning chiefs, human resources directors, staff development officials
Duration
3 Days
Course Fee
1650 USD
Venue / Dates
Turin, ITALY 15 - 17 June 2016
Contact Details
learninglab@unssc.org
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The UN Summer Academy 2016 offers executive education, learning and knowledge exchange to those working for the United Nations and those who actively engage with the UN system in their daily lives. Combining academic rigour with cutting-edge thinking, it provides a platform for participants to engage in discussions on issues of relevance for the work of the United Nations and its partners in the context of Agenda 2030. The event is open to anyone who is interested in the work of the United Nations, and provides an unprecedented opportunity to network and debate UN issues with different thought leaders who are currently guiding and inspiring the direction of UN work. Thanks to the generous contribution of the Federal Republic of Germany, this course is offered at a reduced price of USD 1000 in 2016.
Target Audience
UN staff, government representatives, civil society representatives, academics, business representatives
Duration
4 Days
Course Fee
1000 USD
Venue / Dates
Bonn, GERMANY 22 - 26 August 2016
Contact Details
sustainable-development@unssc.org
(subject to change)
UN Reflection Series 2016: Development Cooperation in Middle-Income Countries In collaboration with the Hertie School of Governance and with support from the UN Development Operations Coordination Office, this learning event is open to UN staff members and partners to learn about and discuss contemporary international development issues in the context of middle-income countries. The programme has a strong focus on knowledge sharing and learning to complement the panels and round-tables with senior representatives from the United Nations, academia and government. Toward the end of the event, a ‘closed’ facility for UN staff is created to build a community and to determine practical ways forward on development cooperation in middle-income countries
Target Audience
UN staff, government representatives, civil society representatives, academics, business representatives, etc.
Duration
3 Days
Course Fee
1000 USD
Venue / Dates
Berlin, GERMANY 14 - 16 April 2016
Contact Details
sustainable-development@unssc.org
(subject to change)
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Knowledge Networks and High-Level Events
The Geneva Leadership Exchange Since 2012, the UN Leadership Exchange brings together every year UN colleagues at the Under-Secretary-General and Assistant SecretaryGeneral levels. This year’s edition – the Geneva Leadership Exchange - is generously sponsored by the Swiss Government and is organized jointly with the UN Office in Geneva. The focus will be on leading change and innovation: a pivotal topic as the UN readies itself to support Member States in implementing the ambitious commitments they made in 2015. The programme is designed to stretch participants’ mind by exposing them to diverse ideas and experiences from within and outside the UN system – academia, civil society, the private sector, the arts. Lively discussions with provocative speakers alternate with peer sharing and small-group reflections. A unique feature of the programme is the presence and active involvement throughout the event of former Under-Secretaries-General and Assistant Secretaries-General as mentors, who generously share their insights, experiences, and advice.
Target Audience
UN staff at the Under Secretary-General and Assistant Secretary-General level
Duration
3 Days
Course Fee
This year’s event is generously sponsored by the Swiss Government
Venue
Geneva, SWITZERLAND 06 - 08 April 2016
Contact Details
leadership@unssc.org
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UN Leadership Forum The UN Leadership Forum caters to alumni of the UN Leaders Programme and the UN Country Team Leadership Skills course to deepen and enrich their personal leadership journeys. Throughout the three-day event, participants refresh their leadership capacities, share a personal case of the successful application of their leadership tools, and explore the latest leadership theories, strategies and techniques. The programme reflects on UN achievements and lessons learned, while stimulating exchange on individual and collective responses to emerging opportunities and challenges facing the United Nations .
Target Audience
Alumni of the UN Leadership Exchange, UN Leaders Programme and the UN Country Teams Leadership Skills course
Duration
3 Days
Course Fee
3200 USD
Venue
Turin, ITALY 22 - 24 June 2016
Contact Details
leadership@unssc.org
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Dag Hammarskjöld, Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1953-1961
“The The weight we carry is not determined by physical force or the number of people who form the constituency. It is based solely on trust in our impartiality, our experience and knowledge, our maturity of judgment. Those qualities are our weapons, in no way secret weapons but as difficult to forge as guns and bombs.” Please check our website regularly for updates on our courses: www.unssc.org
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On-demand Programmes and Services for UN Partners In addition to open-enrollment courses for UN staff, we design and deliver tailor-made learning programmes to meet the specific needs of inter-agency groups, networks, UN departments, peace operations and other UN entities to help them achieve their strategic objectives. Our mobile and multilingual team of experts can be easily deployed to deliver high-quality training directly to staff serving in headquarters and field locations. UN country teams, field offices, specialized agencies and Resident Coordinator Offices are among our regular clients. Take a look at a sample of the on-demand services that the Staff College can offer and contact us (info@unssc.org) to learn more or to discuss your specific learning, training, knowledge management or facilitation needs.
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Learning and Facilitation Support to UN Country Teams The Staff College provides learning and facilitation support to UN Country Teams to promote and implement UN reform at the country level. Taking the United Nations Development Group policies as its starting point, the College provides customized learning and training under the five pillars of Delivering as One: One Programme; Common Budgetary Framework; One Leader; Communicating as One; and Operating as One. The College also offers expertise in results-based management, a key principle in implementing Delivering as One which has played an important role in enhancing UN system-wide coherence. Customized training may also be requested on joint programming, harmonized business operations, and the integration of UN programming principles at the country level.
On-Demand Programmes and Services for UN Partners
Country Learning Support on Sustainable Development The Staff College assists UN Country Teams in developing and implementing a comprehensive learning and training programme on sustainable development for UN staff and partners. Training services include but are not limited to the design and development of: “training of trainers“ programmes on Agenda 2030, customized training packages and online modules on specific Sustainable Development Goals, and outreach strategies for key stakeholders.
Country Support on Peacebuilding The Staff College partners with UN Country Teams in designing tailored peacebuilding strategies. The College also designs specific training and learning services to build the skills of UN staff and its partners in conducting joint conflict analysis, translating analysis into conflict-sensitive programming, and strengthening local governance as means for peacebuilding. All of our peacebuilding support initiatives are context-specific.
Serving UN Peace Operations The Staff College responds to requests from UN peace operations – Peacekeeping, Peacebuilding and Special Political Missions –to equip UN civilian personnel with knowledge and skills to perform their functions in a more effective manner, while meeting evolving challenges linked to the implementation of their mandates. The College offers fully customized learning opportunities, designed to address the mission needs, and delivered directly in the field.
Training of Trainers Programmes The Staff College develops and implements “training of trainers” programmes in all thematic areas to develop global, regional and countryspecific pools of experts to support strategic programme priorities and initiatives.
Knowledge Processes and Strategic Planning Workshops The College offers tailor-made strategic planning workshops to increase effective knowledge sharing and collaboration within specific organizations, regions or programme areas. These workshops focus on identifying priorities, individual and institutional strengths and shared goals. Through these workshops UN organizations produce action plans that encourage innovation, use of available knowledge assets and collaborative tools.
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Knowledge Fairs The Staff College offers its methodological and facilitation expertise to UN system and affiliated organizations seeking to organize innovative knowledge-sharing events. Staff College experts work alongside the requesting organization to select the most appropriate tools to showcase and exchange experiences, identify good practices and explore ways in which they can be adapted and replicated.
Information and Knowledge Management Tools The Staff College partners with UN system organizations to produce innovative web-based analytical and knowledge tools. We develop management systems for rosters of experts and consultants, tools for automatic screening and validation of expertise, team and programme performance analysis tools, online databases, communities of practice, and knowledge mapping tools.
E-Learning Design and Management The Staff College offers its in-house e-learning and instructional design expertise to UN system and affiliated organizations interested in deploying web-based learning solutions. In partnership with the requesting organization, the College identifies the most effective approach to create and manage meaningful, valuable and practical e-learning and blended learning solutions. The College produces its e-learning content in compliance with industry standards to ensure that courses can be easily imported into the requesting organization’s Learning Management System.
Dedicated E-Learning Management Portals The Staff College offers UN system and affiliated organizations the possibility to use its learning management platform (UN Knowledge Campus) to address their blended learning and e-learning needs, without incurring the overhead costs and challenges inherent in deploying a new platform. The College creates agency-specific Learning Management Portals, as well as portals branded for systemwide and/or global learning initiatives.
Communities of Practice The Staff College offers UN organizations its expertise and virtual platforms to help them create, strengthen and manage interagency networks and collaborative knowledge assets. In this context the College can also offer on- demand learning and training opportunities in facilitation skills for community managers.
Special Retreats The Staff College designs, organizes, facilitates and hosts special retreats for UN partners. The College has long-standing experience in organizing retreats for UN staff ranging from the Secretary-General’s Retreat, to inter-agency group retreats such as the annual meeting of the High Level Committee on Management and the Human Resources Network. The College can provide “all inclusive” service (designing the agenda, identifying subject-matter experts and keynote speakers, facilitating sessions, and hosting the retreat) or tailored services to cater for different needs.
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