Call for Applications: Certificate Training in Peace and Conflict (in person)

Date: 13-17 November 2024

Application Deadline: 8 September 2024

Venue: The OSCE Academy in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic (in person)

About the training
This 5-day course will provide participants with a comprehensive introduction into concepts, tools and methods in the field of peaceful conflict transformation. In the first part, we will explore key terms such as conflict, peace, and violence, and delve into methods of conflict analysis. Participants will learn to analyse conflicts through both abstract and real case studies. During the second part of the training a conflict situation will be implemented, dealing with proto-typical challenges in cross-border conflicts. This experience will give the possibility for the participants to test the gained competences in a realistic environment, get a deeper understanding of complex conflict dynamics and develop ideas for effective interventions aiming at sustainable peace.

Trainers and organizers
The OSCE Academy in Bishkek promotes and enhances the principles and values of the OSCE in Central Asia. As a regional hub for higher education, capacity building, research, and regional dialogue, the Academy is dedicated to fostering a community of scholars, researchers, civil society activists, policymakers, and academic and developmental institutions. Located in Bishkek, it offers rigorous programmes designed to meet the needs of its key stakeholders. The Academy offers MA programmes in Economic Governance and Development, Politics and Security and Human Rights and Sustainability (MAHRS),  as well as a BA programme in Economics. More information: www.osce-academy.net.

CRISP is an organization based in Berlin, Germany. It is one of the few organizations worldwide that develops and applies the method of simulation-gaming to the fields of conflict transformation, civic education, and citizen participation. Geographical areas of intervention are the South Caucasus, Ukraine, Central Asia, the Western Balkans, MENA Region, and the EU. More information: www.crisp-berlin.org.

Kateryna Pavlova is the Chief Operating Officer and a trainer at CRISP. Originating from Ukraine, she resided there until 2014, before relocating to Hungary to pursue studies in Cultural Diplomacy at the German-speaking Andrassy University of Budapest. Since 2010, Kateryna has been actively involved in organizing projects and conferences, gaining extensive knowledge and experience in international cooperation and management. Now based in Berlin, her areas of expertise include peaceful conflict transformation, civic dialogue, and countering disinformation.

Ulugbek Nurumbetov is the Founder and Director of the Institute for Peace and Development. Prior to his current position, he served as a project manager in large-scale projects funded by the German Federal Foreign Office in Kyrgyzstan. Mr. Nurumbetov is active in the NGO sector for the last 18 years, having worked as a trainer for various international NGOs as well as Kyrgyz governmental institutions.

Medium of the training
The training will be conducted in English.

Costs
The training is free of charge. Travel, accommodation, and meals are covered by the programme.

Eligibility

• • Junior and mid-level professionals from civil society, NGOs, governmental organizations, as well as journalists, researchers, activists, and other experts from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Important: citizens of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan can apply only if they reside in Kyrgyzstan;
  • Completed BA or MA degree in Social Sciences or other related fields;
  • Be motivated and ready to dedicate 5 full days to the intensive training (attending lectures and participating in all assignments in the mornings, afternoons, and some evenings).

Deadline
The deadline for submission of the documents is 8 September 2024 at 12 PM (Bishkek time). Please note that we do NOT accept applications after the deadline. 

How to apply
If interested in applying for the training, please send the following documents as a single PDF document, all in English, saved as Mr/Ms_Name_Surname_PC to: training@osce-academy.net

1. CV (in English), no more than 2 pages;
2. Letter of interest explaining how this training would benefit your professional or academic career (in English and not more than 600 words). In the letter of interest, please indicate your citizenship and current city of residence for the record. 
3. Please indicate “Peace & Conflict Training” in the subject line of your email.

An application that does not follow these instructions will not be reviewed. Please NOTE that only selected candidates will be contacted.

Selection
Invited training participants will be required to fully attend the programme, complete all training activities, and make tangible progress during the training.