UNSSC Catalogue

UNSSC Course Catalogue 2011Standard Activities

Sharing Knowledgedeveloping leaders

WHOWE ARE

Based in Turin, Italy, the United Nations System Staff College(UNSSC) is the primary provider of inter-agency trainingand learning within the UN system. Its main objective hasalways been to promote and support UN inter-agencycollaboration and increased operational effectivenessof the system as a whole.

The College conducts a variety of learning and trainingactivities, in Turin as well as at the regional and country level.All such programmes are conducted on an inter-agencybasis and are effectively a blend of four different elements,combined according to requirements:

• Leadership for the 21st Century: Strengthening leadershipcapacity within the UN system is a principal missionof the Staff College.

• Collective Processes: Taking the United Nations DevelopmentGroup (UNDG) policies as its starting point, the Collegehelps managers make effective use of the various instrumentsand processes at the disposal of UN Country Teams.

• Emerging Issues: The College conducts a varietyof programmes which explore current or emerging issues,such as climate change, disaster preparedness and conflictprevention. These are enriched by the interdisciplinaryapproach inherent to inter-agency discussions.

• Knowledge Management: The College seeks to harnessthe power of the internet, through e-learning modules,web-based communities of practice, and other toolsto enhance knowledge sharing, team work and overallsystem performance. It also trains and maintains a cadreof trainers throughout the UN system.

In 2010 alone, its services reached more than 13,000 UN staffworldwide through more than 120 face-to-face eventsand several online activities.

MISSION STATEMENT

The core mission of the United Nations SystemStaff College is to:

• Strengthen inter-agency collaboration• Promote a cohesive management culture across the UN• Support continuous learning and staff development• Foster strategic leadership within the UN system

OUR OFFER

The UNSSC offers a unique range of learning and trainingopportunities for UN organizations worldwide, including:

• Residential workshops, seminars and training courses• Knowledge Management initiatives• E-learning and research in lessons learned and good practice• Awareness-raising projects• Advisory services• Coaching and mentoring services• Tailor-made projects and technical support• Publications

Its blended learning approach uses a number of differentelements to deliver effective learning for the UN system.The backbone of the College’s services consists of learningworkshops and events, delivered both face-to-faceand at distance.

In addition to the standard courses presented in thiscatalogue, the College organizes tailor-made learningprogrammes to meet the specific needs of inter-agencygroups and bodies.

ADMISSION, REGISTRATION AND FEES

The UNSSC’s mandate is to provide training and learningopportunities to UN personnel, as such, all coursesare intended for staff of the United Nations system only.Specific information on fees and application procedurescan be found under each course.

Guide to registration modes:

The pre-requisite to enrol in all UNSSC activities is thatyou should be a staff member of the United Nations systemand hold a valid United Nations email address.

Course is open for online registration.If you see this icon, please visit our website’shome page at www.unssc.org and sign up online.

Entry is by nomination only. If you see this icon,please contact the Programme Administratorto find out the criteria and proceduresto be nominated.

Closed event. These courses are reservedfor a pre-determined group of participants.While the event is announced in this cataloguefor information purposes, no registrationsor nominations are possible.

MAIN CONTACTS:

Mr. Jafar Javan,Deputy Director & Head of [email protected]

Ms. Mariama Daramy-Lewis,Programme Head, Learning & Training [email protected]

Mr. Malcolm Goodale,Programme Head, Development [email protected]

Ms. Svenja Korth,Programme Head, Peace & [email protected]

General enquiries: [email protected].

UN LEADERSHIPSenior Leadership Exchange 1

UN Leaders Programme 2UNCT Leadership and Coordination Skills Programme 3

Communication Skills for Junior Diplomats 4Young Professionals Orientation Programme (YPO) 5

HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEVELOPMENTHuman Rights - Based Approach (HRBA) and Results - Based Management (RBM) Skills Workshop 6

Faith and Development Strategic Learning Exchange 7Human Rights - Based Approach and Results - Based Management in-country workshops 8

Training of Trainers for support to UNDAF roll-out countries on HRBA and RBM 9

UN COHERENCEEvaluation and Impact Assessment (EIA) 10

Translating Policy into Action 11UNDAF Regional workshops 12

UNDAF Strategic Planning Retreat 13

KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENTThink UN, Act Smart: Leveraging Experience and Good Practice 14

Measurements for Effective Results Based Management 15Learning Managers Forum 16

Knowledge Fair 17ONLINE course on Measurements for Effective Results Based management 18

PEACE AND SECURITYConflict Analysis for Prevention and Peacebuilding 19

Land, natural resources, extractable industries and conflict prevention 20Decentralized Governance and Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding 21

UN Unified Rule of Law Training 22Safe and Secure Approach to Field Environment (SSAFE) - Training of Trainers 23Integrated Mission Planning Process Inter-agency Strategic Planners Workshop 24

Conflict Analysis for Peacebuilding Programming 25Conflict Prevention & Analysis for Action (CPAA) Training of Trainers & Support 26

to UNCTs in Conflict Prevention & Peacebuilding2011 Dialogue Series 27

ONLINE course on Conflict Analysis for Prevention and Peacebuilding 28

SENIOR LEADERSHIPEXCHANGEThe Senior Leadership Exchange is a strategic learningexchange for Assistant Secretaries-General (ASGs).It is designed to impart a strong sense of the overallUN mission and focuses on ASG’s leadership forthe improvement of the conditions of the world.It will provide participants with an opportunity to reviewand calibrate their leadership approach in light of theirresponsibilities, and to place their own activity withinthe wider context of UN history, its complex structure,and the global issues the UN is asked to address.Participants will be exposed to ideas and experiencesfrom within and outside of the UN system, explorethe perception of the UN by the world, and will gaininsights and vision into the possibilities of theirown leadership for UN mandate fulfillment, especiallyin regard to strategic collective leadership.

TARGET AUDIENCEAssistant Secretaries-General (ASGs)

DURATION2.5 days

ENROLMENT METHODPlease contact the email address belowfor further information.

FEE-BASED COURSEPlease contact the email address belowfor further information.

VENUE & DATES (subject to change):TBD

CONTACT DETAILSEmail: [email protected]

TARGET AUDIENCEDirector level (D1 and above)

DURATION5 days

ENROLMENT METHODEnrolment to this course is by nomination only.Please contact the email address belowfor further information.


VENUES & DATES (subject to change):Turin, 21-25 March 2011 Theme: Peace and SecurityTurin, 18-22 July 2011 Theme: Ethics and AccountabilityTurin, 3-7 October 2011 Theme: Culture and Development


1 UN LEADERS PROGRAMMEThe UN Leaders Programme is specifically designedfor senior UN staff to highlight strategic leadership theory,skills and practice. In collaboration with leaders in fieldsas wide as industry, music and haute cuisine, we offera distinctive practical programme in which collectiveUN leadership is reflected, discussed, tested and appliedin a safe learning environment. Moreover, the coursecontents include leadership and interagency collaboration,problem solving in crisis situations, inspiring direct reportsand developing and honing each participant’s uniqueleadership style - while deepening their knowledge onglobal priorities such as Climate Change, Human Rights,Ethics & Accountability, Peace and Security.

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UN LEADERSHIP

UNCT LEADERSHIPAND COORDINATIONSKILLS PROGRAMMEThis course seeks to create a common learning, leadershipand management culture among senior managers withinthe UN system at the country and regional levels.UN Country Team (UNCT) leaders face many global andcountry-level challenges in their support to governmentsin achieving the Millennium Development Goals.The UNCT Leadership and Coordination Skills Programmehelps strengthen leadership skills of senior UN leadersthrough an eight-day workshop (offered four timeseach year), where participants share and learnfrom each other, and reflect on their own leadership.

TARGET AUDIENCEP5 and above

DURATION8 days

ENROLMENT METHODEnrolment to this course is open. Please visit our websitewww.unssc.org and sign up online.


VENUES & DATES (subject to change):Turin, 1-11 March 2011Turin, 14-23 June 2011Turin, 13-22 September 2011Turin, 8-18 November 2011


TARGET AUDIENCEJunior Diplomats

DURATION3,5 days

ENROLMENT METHODThis course is reserved for a pre-determined groupof participants. While the event is announcedin the catalogue for information purposes,no registrations or nominations are possible.

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COMMUNICATION SKILLSFOR JUNIOR DIPLOMATSThis programme addresses a number of interlinkedaspects of diplomatic communication including professionalpresentations, negotiation and drafting reports.

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YOUNG PROFESSIONALSORIENTATIONPROGRAMME (YPO)This annual two-week face-to-face workshop is deliveredby UNSSC in cooperation with UNDESA. This programmeprovides Ministries of Foreign Affairs of donor countriesa cost effective way to support their nationals in buildingsuccessful international careers in the United Nationsand other international organizations.

TARGET AUDIENCEYoung Professional Officers

DURATION10 days

ENROLMENT METHODThis course is reserved for a pre-determined groupof participants. While the event is announcedin the catalogue for information purposes,no registrations or nominations are possible.

VENUES & DATES (subject to change):Turin, 5-16 September 2011


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UN LEADERSHIP

HUMAN RIGHTS - BASEDAPPROACH (HRBA)AND RESULTS - BASEDMANAGEMENT (RBM)SKILLSWORKSHOPThis workshop is designed for UN programme staffwho seek to advance their skills to effectively applyHRBA and RBM tools and principles to their daily work,especially for the UN Common Country ProgrammingProcess. The course uses exercises drawn directlyfrom UN programming processes in various countries,and offers opportunities for participants to learnand internalise these two critical and complementaryprogramming principles.

TARGET AUDIENCEUN Programme Staff

DURATION4,5 days

ENROLMENT METHODEnrolment to this course is open. Please visit our websitehome page www.unssc.org and sign up online.


VENUES & DATES (subject to change):Turin, 6-10 June 2011TBD, October 2011


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HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEVELOPMENTThe course objectives are to:- Increase understanding of the UN system-widetheories and practice on HRBA and RBM, particularlyfor the UN programming processes;

- Provide opportunities for UN programme staff in differentduty stations to discuss opportunities and challengesin applying HRBA & RBA tools and principles tothe UN programming process and learn from each other.

FAITH AND DEVELOPMENTSTRATEGIC LEARNINGEXCHANGEIn this second Strategic Learning Exchange on Faithand Development, participants will further explorethe following questions, through knowledge-sharing,discussions and case studies:

- What is the faith and development nexusand why are we impacted?

- How do faith and development interact?- What do we need to better our partnershipswith faith-based communities to enhanceour development work?


DURATION3 days



VENUE & DATES (subject to change):Turin, 27-29 September


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TARGET AUDIENCEUN Country Teams

DURATION2,5 days

ENROLMENT METHODThis course is reserved for a pre-determinedgroup of participants. While the event is announcedin the catalogue for information purposes,no registrations or nominations are possible.

HUMAN RIGHTS - BASEDAPPROACH AND RESULTS- BASED MANAGEMENTIN-COUNTRYWORKSHOPSHuman Rights-Based Approach to developmentcooperation and Results-Based Management(HRBA-RBM) in-country workshops are designed forthe UN Country Teams in preparation for the developmentof the UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF).Participants will benefit from this workshop at any pointin the UNDAF process. It is most relevant duringthe Road Map and Country Analysis phases.For maximum effectiveness, participants should be UNstaff serving on thematic groups that will engagein country analysis exercises and UNDAF preparation.

TRAINING OF TRAINERSFOR SUPPORTTO UNDAFROLL-OUT COUNTRIESON HUMAN RIGHTS - BASEDAPPROACH (HRBA)AND RESULTS - BASEDMANAGEMENT (RBM)The UNSSC in cooperation with the UN DevelopmentGroup/Human Rights Mainstreaming Mechanism(UNDG/HRM) is organizing a Training of Trainers workshopon HRBA and RBM aimed at further expanding the poolof UN trained resource persons who will be able to integratetraining teams for HRBA/RBM workshops, particularlyin support to the UNDAF roll-out countries.

TARGET AUDIENCEUN Programme Staff

DURATION5 days

ENROLMENT METHODThis course is reserved for a pre-determinedgroup of participants. While the event is announcedin the catalogue for information purposes,no registrations or nominations are possible.

9 This Training-of-Trainers will be run in 3 languages - English,Spanish and French - to respond to the growing trainingcapacity needs in languages other than English, enablingthe UNDG-HRM and the UNSSC to better support UNDAFroll-out countries in the different regions in the formof in-country HRBA/RBM workshops.

HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEVELOPMENT

10 11 TRANSLATINGPOLICY INTO ACTIONThe course will introduce participants to tools that minimizethe gap between intended policies and implementedprogrammes. It will proceed from specifying a policyto developing a model for monitoring the implementedprogrammes and making needed adjustments.The course is designed to reflect on an analysis of thecurrent situation of UN policy making and implementationby drawing on case studies, and by illustrating lessonsand good practices. The training is intended to contributeto on-going efforts to encourage the UN system to alignpolicy implementation with UN Reform and with systemcoherence to further leverage the UN’s institutional strength.

TARGET AUDIENCEProfessional Staff

DURATION4.5 days



VENUE & DATES (subject to change):Turin, 4-8 July, 2011


UN COHERENCE


DURATION5 days

ENROLMENT METHODEnrolment to this course is open. Please visit our websitewww.unssc.org and sign up online


VENUES & DATES (subject to change):Turin, 28 March - 1 April 2011New York, 14-18 November 2011


EVALUATION AND IMPACTASSESSMENT (EIA)This course is designed to build evaluation capacityin the UN system through the development and deliveryof various evaluation and measurement programmes.In collaboration with the ROI Institute (USA), the UNSSCdevelops and delivers the Evaluation & Impact Assessmentof Learning & Training (EIA) Course and Clinic.

12 13UNDAF REGIONALWORKSHOPSUNSSC regularly provides learning support to UN CountryTeams and Operations Management Teams delegationof UNDAF roll-out countries to help them to kick startUNDAF process in their respective countries.

TARGET AUDIENCEP3 and above (UNCT/OMT)

DURATION4 days

ENROLMENT METHODThese courses are reserved for a pre-determinedgroup of participants. While the event is announcedin the catalogue for information purposes,no registrations or nominations are possible.

TARGET AUDIENCEP3 and above (UNCTs)

DURATION2 to 3 days

ENROLMENT METHODThese courses are reserved for a pre-determinedgroup of participants. While the event is announcedin the catalogue for information purposes,no registrations or nominations are possible.

UNDAF STRATEGICPLANNING RETREATUNSSC regularly provides learning and facilitation supportto UN Country Teams and partners in planning & designingUN strategic interventions through the UN DevelopmentAssistance Framework.

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KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENTTHINK UN, ACT SMART:LEVERAGING EXPERIENCEAND GOOD PRACTICEThe UNSSC partners with UN agencies at countrylevel to organize knowledge management (KM) coursesfor managers, as well as coordination and programmespecialists, on identifying lessons and good practiceand discussing means to transfer knowledgewith a country/region focus.


DURATION5 days



VENUES & DATES (subject to change):Bangkok, 21-25 March 2011South Africa, 27 June- 1 July 2011Latin America 10-14 October 2011



DURATION5 days



VENUES & DATES (subject to change):South Africa, 4-8 July 2011Latin America , 17-21 October 2011


MEASUREMENTS FOREFFECTIVE RESULTS BASEDMANAGEMENTThe workshop aims to build competencies in designing,monitoring and evaluating projects and programmes.It complements existing UNSSC initiatives on RBMand evaluation, by providing a more in-depth, technicaland skills-building learning event on one of the keyelements of RBM strategies: performance measurement.

16 17 LEARNINGMANAGERS FORUMAnnual meeting for Chiefs and Managers of learning,training and staff development. A medium for informationsharing on UN initiatives, capacity building, networkingand reporting on joint collaborative proposals/activitiesproduced.


DURATION3 days



VENUES & DATES (subject to change):Turin, 22 - 24 June 2011



DURATION3 days


VENUES & DATES (subject to change):Turin, 8-10 November 2011


KNOWLEDGE FAIRIn support of the UN Reform process, the UNSSCorganize a Knowledge Fair on Increased Coherenceat Country Level to draw attention to best practices andrecognize achievements. The event will create opportunitiesto showcase experiences through exhibition boards,discussion groups, videos, informal corners, etc.

ONLINE COURSEON MEASUREMENTSFOR EFFECTIVE RESULTSBASED MANAGEMENTThis online course aims to provide distance learningopportunity to UN staff who are unable to participatein the face-to-face course edition. The course aims to buildcompetencies in designing, monitoring and evaluatingprojects and programmes. It complements existingUNSSC initiatives on RBM and evaluation, by providinga more in-depth, technical and skills-building learningevent on one of the key elements of RBM strategies:performance measurement.


DURATIONDays tbd



VENUES & DATES (subject to change):This course is currently under developmentand should be available from August 2011.


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KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT

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PEACE AND SECURITYCONFLICT ANALYSISFOR PREVENTIONAND PEACEBUILDINGThe course provides practical skills to use conflict analysisin contexts of armed conflict, political crisis and otherthreats to peace. The course suggests a solid frameworkto apply in volatile political situations where a conflictprevention lens is required and in post-conflict settingswhere the consolidation of peace is the priority.

TARGET AUDIENCEAll levels

DURATION4,5 days



VENUES & DATES (subject to change):Turin, 8-11 March 2011Turin, 4-7 October 2011


LAND, NATURAL RESOURCES,EXTRACTABLE INDUSTRIESAND CONFLICT PREVENTIONThe course aims to improve the understandingof the relationship between natural resources and conflict,with particular reference to the impact of naturalresources on the political, social and economic spheres.The course is designed to develop skill sets to formulateand implement conflict prevention measures in relationto land and natural resource management.


DURATION4,5 days



VENUES & DATES (subject to change):Turin, 12-16 September 2011



DURATION4,5 days



VENUES & DATES (subject to change):TBD


21 DECENTRALIZEDGOVERNANCE ANDCONFLICT PREVENTIONAND PEACEBUILDINGThe course aims to provide participants with insightson the concept of decentralized governance and itsrelationship with conflict. The objective of the courseis to ensure that participants gain sound groundingin the theoretical concepts and to provide participantswith the tools to enable them to analyse the complexityof decentralization processes and their effects in volatileand post-conflict contexts. Contributions come fromexperts and practitioners from the UN and academiaworking in the field of decentralization and localgovernance, and with wide-ranging experiencein various parts of the world.

22 UN UNIFIED RULEOF LAWTRAININGThe UN is highly committed to strengthen coherence,quality and coordination of rule of law policy and guidancewithin the UN system. The aim of this training is to enableUN international and national field and headquartersprofessional-level personnel working in rule of law -including those working in areas of police, criminal justice,prisons/corrections, law reform, gender justice, economicand social justice - to better apply a UN system-wideapproach to rule of law assistance in key substantive areas.

TARGET AUDIENCERule of Law Specialists

DURATION5 days


VENUES & DATES (subject to change):Turin, 11 - 15 July 2011


PEACE AND SECURITY


DURATION4 days


VENUES & DATES (subject to change):Turin, 24-27 January 2011


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INTEGRATED MISSIONPLANNING PROCESSINTER-AGENCY STRATEGICPLANNERSWORKSHOPThis workshop is suitable for strategic planning officersin Resident Coordinators Offices, peacekeeping and specialpolitical missions, and selected agency and HeadquartersDepartments. Its main objective is to raise participants’awareness of the latest planning and coordination toolsand Headquarters’ initiatives, including inter-agencyand inter-departmental processes related to UN systemcoordination in post-crisis transition, covering emerginglessons learned on aspects of strategic planning andIntegrated Mission Planning Process (IMPP), includingthe development and implementation of IntegratedStrategic Frameworks (ISFs)

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TARGET AUDIENCESecurity Officers

DURATION6 days


VENUES & DATES (subject to change):Turin, 11-15 AprilCentral America, 9-13 May 2011Turin, 24-28 OctoberWest Africa, November 2011


SAFE AND SECUREAPPROACHTO FIELDENVIRONMENT (SSAFE)- TRAINING OF TRAINERSThis six-day theoretical and practical Training of Trainersprogramme, aims to create a pool of SSAFE trainerswho can adapt and replicate the standard safetyand security learning curriculum jointly developedby UNSSC and UNDSS in their respective duty station.

CONFLICT ANALYSISFOR PEACEBUILDINGPROGRAMMINGThe course suggests tools to understand conflictdynamics and provides practical conflict analysis skillsto be used in the context of armed conflict, political crisisand post-conflict settings. The course looks at peacebuildingchallenges and dilemmas emerging in post-crisis regions,with particular focus on the process of prioritisationand sequencing for programming.


DURATION3 days


VENUES & DATES (subject to change):New York, 15-17 February 2011


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DURATION5 days


VENUES & DATES (subject to change):Turin, 13-17 June 2011


CONFLICT PREVENTION& ANALYSIS FOR ACTION(CPAA)TRAINING OFTRAINERSTO SUPPORT UNCTSIN CONFLICT PREVENTION& PEACEBUILDINGThe Training of Trainers aims at enlarging the current poolof CPAA trainers deployable to support UNCT requestsin the area of conflict prevention and peacebuilding.The project provides customised support and skill buildingin the area of conflict analysis and mainstreaming conflictprevention into UN planning and programming processes,especially in UNDAF roll-out countries.

PEACE AND SECURITY


DURATION5 - 7 weeks



VENUES & DATES (subject to change):This course is currently under developmentand should be available from September 2011.


27 ONLINE COURSEON CONFLICT ANALYSISFOR PREVENTIONAND PEACEBUILDINGThis online course aims to provide distance learningopportunity to UN staff that is unable to participatein face-to-face course. The course aims to provide practicalskills to use conflict analysis in contexts of deterioratinghuman security, armed conflict, political crisis and otherthreats to peace. It provides a solid framework to engagewith both volatile political situations where a conflictprevention lens is required and post-conflict settingswhere the consolidation of peace is the priority.

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TARGET AUDIENCEDeputy Special Representativesof the Secretary-General (DSRSG)

DURATION2,5 days

ENROLMENT METHODthese courses are reserved for a pre-determinedgroup of participants. While the event is announcedin the catalogue for information purposes,no registrations or nominations are possible.

2011 DIALOGUE SERIESThe Dialogue Series is a joint UNSSC-ZIF annualknowledge-sharing event which aims at exposing DSRSGto expert knowledge from within and outside the UN Systemrelated to pertinent challenging issues or questions whichare not addressed elsewhere. Themes discussed inthe past series include "Peacekeeping, Peacebuildingand Sustainable Development (2009)"; and "The roleof post conflcit-elections" (2010). The event providesan opportunity for DSRSGs to exchange experiences,share leadership challenges with their peers and learnfrom others in a closed learning environment.

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