The Global Peacebuilder’s program established by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA) and implemented by the Hiroshima Peacebuilders Center (HPC) has opened applications for their program set to take place between January 17, 2024 – Friday, February 16, 2024.
The application deadline is Thursday, October 26, 2023 (9:00 am Japan Time).
Interested persons may acquire further information on qualification criteria and make their applications via the link below.
https://eng.peacebuilderscenter.jp/courses/application-guidelines/
Application Guidelines JFY2023
Primary Course for Non-Japanese Applicants
The Primary Course is designed for people who have the strong will to build their careers in the field of peacebuilding and development to acquire the required practical knowledge and skills through participation in a 5-week Coursework in Japan.
This course expects to host around 12 participants from Japan and 10 participants from other countries.
Those from the following countries/ organizations are eligible to apply for this fiscal year’s program: Mali, Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Kenya, Lebanon, Haiti, Ukraine, Solomon Islands, Philippines, and African Union Commission (AUC). Please note that for AUC, the application process is not open to the public and depends on arrangements with AUC.
Duration: Wednesday, January 17, 2024 – Friday, February 16, 2024 (approximately 5 weeks)
*Monday, February 19 and Tuesday, February 20 are optional.
Venue: Tokyo and Hiroshima City
Participation Fee: No fees charged for selected participants (including travel fees, travel insurance, accommodation fees, and living expenses)
Application Deadline: Thursday, October 26, 2023 (9:00 am Japan Standard Time)
* If you don’t receive a confirmation email from HPC within a few days of your submission, please contact HPC by phone or email. (Kindly refer to the contact information on the website)
Application Guidelines (PDF) | Contents of Coursework（PDF） | Application Form（Word） | Covenant（PDF）
Mid-Career Course
The Mid-Career Course provides 7 days of training to those who have about 10 years of work experience in the fields related to peacebuilding and/or development, in order to further advance their professional careers, in particular at the United Nations and other international organizations.
Duration: January 5 (Fri) – 11 (Thu), 2024
Venue: Hotel in Tokyo
Participation Fee: Course participation fees will not be charged for the participants, but participants are to cover their own travel fees.
Application Deadline: October 6 (Fri), 2023 (9:00 AM Japan Standard Time)
* If you don’t receive a confirmation email from HPC within a few days of your submission, please contact HPC by phone or email. (Kindly refer to the contact information on the website)
Application Guidelines（PDF）| Course Overview（PDF）| Application Form（Word）
* You may substitute “10. Employment” with the P11 UN Personal History Form or an equivalent form of CV. Please write staff categories, levels, and contract types in the case of UN staff.