Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), Ghana (Accredited Tertiary Institution by the National Accreditation Board and affiliated to the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration - GIMPA)

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE COURSE IN GENDER, PEACE AND SECURITY 2013/2014 ACADEMIC YEAR The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) in Ghana intends to run a one-year Master of Arts Degree Course in Gender, Peace and rd Security from 3 June 2013

COURSE OBJECTIVES The overall objective of the course is to equip participants with effective tools for analytical thinking, leadership and other critical managerial skills in Gender, Peace and Security. The Specific objectives of the course are to: · Provide students with knowledge of how gender is theorized, understood and incorporated in peace and security analysis, practice and policy. ·

Ensure participants achieve the highest professional standards in Gender, Peace and Security, conflict prevention, resolution and management mediation, peace brokering and security management.

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Equip graduates with specialized knowledge and skills to play a meaningful role in management and provide professional leadership in multi-dimensional Peace Support Operations, Regional Organizations, Peace Councils, National Security Councils, Border Security and National Security Institutions as well as Non-Governmental Organizations and Advocacy Groups.

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Meet the demands and aspirations for continuing education of employees serving in public and private sector organizations involved in peace and security issues.

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Prepare interested individuals for a career in Gender, Peace and Security.

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Improve opportunities for women to attain high positions in international organizations like the UN, AU, ECOWAS, SADC etc.

COURSES OFFERED · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·

Feminist Jurisprudence and Conflicts in Africa Theories and Concepts of Gender, Peace and Security Discourses on Power, Gender and Identity Gender Rights and International Law International Humanitarian Law and Law of Armed Conflicts Democracy, Good Governance and Democratic Peace Contemporary and Emerging Security Issues in Gender, Peace and Security Governance and Leadership Gender and Multi-Dimensional Peace Support Operations Human Rights and Conflicts Gender and Security Sector Institutions Gender and Conflicts Political Economy and Security of Africa Research Methods in Gender, Peace and Security

TARGET GROUP

FEES Interested candidates should contact the KAIPTC Academic Registry for details on the fees.

COURSE SCHEDULE The Course will be organized in three semesters as follows: • 1st Semester: 3rd June – 26th July, 2013 • 2nd Semester: 30th September – 29th November, 2013 rd • 3 Semester: December 2013- March 2014 (Writing of Dissertation)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS st

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A good 1 Degree (2 Class Lower and above) or its equivalent in any discipline from a recognized University. The course is opened to both male and female applicants, but female applicants are especially encouraged to apply.

ENQUIRIES

Contact the KAIPTC Academic Registry on telephone +233(0) 302 718200 This is an international course targeting persons working with the following ext 1165/1105; +233 54 9965373 (mobile), + 233 24 4847394 or email:[email protected] organizations in Africa: · International Organizations (including UN, AU, ECOWAS, etc). · Security Services (Military, Police, Immigration etc). MODE OF APPLICATION/DEADLINE · Government Organizations. · National Peace Councils. Application forms can be downloaded from the KAIPTC website: www.kaiptc.org. · Border Security Departments. th Qualified individuals are to apply for admission by 12 March 2013. · Humanitarian Agencies/ NGOs. · Civil Society Organizations. · The Civil Service, Judiciary and the Legislative.