Description:

United Nations Staff Officer Course (UNSOC-44) was held from 22 July to 02 August 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 27 participants from the Pakistan Army.

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:

Brig. (Retd) Engr. Syed Mohsin Shah, Head of the Peacekeeping Training Department, congratulated the participants on successfully completing the course. He highlighted the remarkable progress made by the department in its relatively short history, organizing 207 courses and training over 3,380 peacekeepers in alignment with UN policies and standards.

He emphasized that the Centre for International Peace and Stability (CIPS) maintains strong institutional partnerships with leading regional and international organizations, ensuring alignment with global standards and best practices. He further acknowledged Pakistan’s meaningful role in UN peacekeeping missions was underscored, with regular contributions of soldiers, police officers, diplomats, civil servants, and relief workers to conflict areas under the UN flag. Pakistan holds the distinguished position of being among the leading troop-contributing countries (TCCs) globally, a testament to its national commitment to international peace—a commitment widely acknowledged and respected.

In closing, HOD PKT extended his congratulations to the successful participants. He expressed confidence that the course would serve as a milestone in developing a broader understanding of the UN system among the participants.

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