Description:

United Nations Staff Officer Course-43 was held from 20^th May to 31^st  May 2024. The purpose of the course was to provide a comprehensive understanding of the United Nations’ functioning, basic principles, guidelines, and policies. The course aimed to equip attendees with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively fulfill their responsibilities as Staff Officers (SOs) in Field Headquarters (FHQ) and Sector Headquarters (SHQ).

Participation:

The course included 16 participants from the Pakistan Army, of which 4 were female officers.

Instructors:

The participants received training from a diverse group of instructors, including:

• Peacekeeping Training Faculty
• Representatives from Pakistan Army and Police Directorates
• Representative from the UNHCR
• Subject-Matter Experts (SMEs)

Conduct Methodology:

The course was conducted as per Integrated Training Service (ITS) developed training materials. The Core Pre-Deployment Training Materials (CPTM) remained a fundamental component of the course. Participants received DPO/DOS guidance material such as peacekeeping training policies, standard operating procedures and basic guidelines Also, Subject-matter experts (SMEs) in the field delivered valuable lectures.

Closing Ceremony:

In his closing remarks, Brigadier (R) Engr Syed Mohsin Shah, HoD PKT, congratulated the participants on successfully completing the course. He noted that the course provided participants with an experience similar to working in a real UN environment. The training is expected to be a milestone in developing a broader understanding of the UN system and the participants’ future roles in peacekeeping missions within the challenging global conflict paradigm. The HOD PKT also expressed his gratitude to the Centre for International Peace and Stability (CIPS) for maintaining high training standards and extended his best wishes to the participants.

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