TRAINING COURSE
7-10 JULY 2015
SKILLS ENHANCEMENT FOR POLITICAL ADVISORS 4-day programme
Course Director
Ms Miriam Fugfugosh Ms Fugfugosh has developed and directed numerous security policy training programmes at the GCSP over the last 10 years. Since 2012, she has focused on creating curricula tailoured to the needs of political advisors.
What does the interdisciplinary nature of political advising mean to you? Political advisors are instrumental actors in the decision-making processes of peace and security efforts. Their effectiveness is of fundamental importance both on the ground and at an international level. Their duties require them to synthesize information rapidly, to develop a comprehensive understanding of the context and key issues at hand, and to convey their understanding and analysis to their institutions at varying levels while building and nurturing meaningful relationships. This course builds the political advisors’ skill sets and networks needed to carry out their work more efficiently and effectively.
Key benefits for you GCSP The Geneva Centre for Security Policy is an international foundation with 45 member states from across the globe that provides forwardthinking and innovative solutions for leaders and policymakers concerned with international affairs and security in today’s complex, globalised world.
The course provides an intensive 4-day learning experience on the interdisciplinary nature of political advising. The objectives are: • To enhance the skill sets required to be an effective political advisor; • To learn from the knowledge and experiences of experts and practitioners; • To build an international community of political advisors.
Trainer profiles The teaching staff includes GCSP’s own international team composed of academics and practitioners with broad experience in security policy, diplomacy and/or military affairs, as well as guest speakers (government officials, military officers, representatives from international institutions and civil society, academics and researchers).