Short-term Training in Conflict reconciliation and Peace-Building
Time Line: September 2008
Number of Placement: 16 Total (4 persons to be dispatched/year)
Program Description:
• Short term courses up to 4 weeks in the U.S. or third countries on topics such as peace building; conflict resolution; peace journalism; conflict management and mitigation or other topics that important in supporting peace-building efforts in Indonesia.
• The objective of this program is to support NGOs/University staff or individuals who actively work in conflict, conflict prone or post-conflict areas in Indonesia, with up to date knowledge about the theory and best practices to engage on conflict resolution and peace building efforts.
Target Participants:
• Representatives from Universities, NGOs, Women activists; Journalists, individuals that are actively dealing with conflict. The candidates from potentially conflict/postconflict areas in Indonesia such as NAD, Central Sulawesi, North Maluku and
Maluku and Papua will be prioritized. The priority should also be given to NGO that are/were beneficiaries of USG-funded conflict reconciliation programs.
Technical Qualification:
• Gender balance should be considered
• Candidates should have nomination letters from their organizations
Request for application forms and questions about the selection process should be directed to AED at info@aed.or.id or download them at www.aminewf.or.id
Completed application packets must be received at the following AED address by 5 May 2008 at the latest:
Academy for Educational Development
Wisma Nugra Santana 16th Floor Suite 1616
Jalan Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 7-8
Jakarta, Indonesia 10220
Tel: (021) 5100-0052
