Organization: CDA Collaborative Learning Projects
Registration deadline: 28 Mar 2016
Starting date: 23 May 2016
Ending date: 26 May 2016
This 4-day introductory course combines lessons learned and practical tools from CDA’s conflict-sensitivity and peacebuilding programs: Do No Harm (DNH), and Reflecting on Peace Practice (RPP).
It offers an introduction to each, demonstrating the complementarity and application of the tools and analytical processes. (download course description)
CALLING ALL PROFESSIONALS
- with field or program experience,
- overseeing / implementing development or peace programs in contexts of fragility and violent conflict,
- involved in strategic programming and policy making within their organizations,
- whose work relates to both peacebuilding and conflict sensitivity,
- seeking an introduction to Reflecting on Peace Practice and Do No Harm.
\* Fluency in English is required.
BECOME BETTER PREPARED TO
ANALYZE CONTEXTS Analyze the contexts in which you work
PRIORITIZE INTERVENTIONS Identify entry points and prioritize interventions
FORMULATE GOALS Formulate program goals and strategies for change
ANTICIPATE IMPACTS Understand and anticipate program impacts on the contexts in which you operate and assess them during implementation
IDENTIFY OPTIONS Use that assessment to identify options for program adjustment or redesign.
GRASP THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO
PRACTICE Practice implementing our tools on your own projects or program
EXCHANGE Exchange experiences of creative problem solving with dedicated professionals from around the world
LISTEN Be exposed to the perspectives of those who work in various positions such as: advisors, senior researchers, program officers, state coordinators, project coordinators, etc.
INSTRUCTORS
Nicole Goddard, an Associate Director at CDA, is the co-developer of the Practical Tools course. She has been working in the field of conflict sensitivity at CDA since 2007. Nicole is a Do No Harm trainer and Trainer of Trainers, and has experience training CDA’s Reflecting on Peace Practice tools.
Eliana Spadoni is a conflict transformation expert with a wide experience across Latin America. She has worked as a conflict sensitivity consultant and developed several Do No Harm trainings in Ecuador, Peru, Colombia, Argentina and Guatemala. She has also mainstreamed a conflict-sensitive approach into development and humanitarian projects. Eliana has more than 10 years of experience working with NGOs and international cooperation programs.
COURSE FEE
The course fee is 1800 USD. This fee includes accommodation in a single standard room (with basin but shared bathroom facilities) at the Residencia Sant Felip Neri in Barcelona, from the 22 to the 26 of May (5 nights); meals and refreshments during the training; and all course materials. It does not include the cost of traveling to Barcelona.
TRAVEL AND VISA
CDA and its hosting partner, The Barcelona International Peace Resource Centre, do not cover costs for participants’ travel, visa, or insurance. However, we can provide some logistical support and letters of support for participant visa applications. This support will be given upon request, after acceptance into the course, and after CDA has received the course fee.
Please note that the visa application must be prepared and submitted by the participant to the appropriate embassy or consulate.
How to register:
Submit together in one email:
- A one-page cover letter,
- A current resume or curriculum vitae, and
- A completed application form
Send applications and questions to Jasmine Walovitch at jwalovitch@cdacollaborative.org, with a copy to Eva Lopez Amat at bcncentrepau@bcn.cat.