About the programme
This training is designed for Gambian senior-level civil servants who work in the field of migration and/or asylum in the Gambia.
The training runs on a full-time basis for two weeks (from 10-21 February 2025, taking place in Maastricht, the Netherlands) and uses various teaching and evaluation methods, including lectures, interactive sessions, and hands-on practical exercises, with a special focus on the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) method.
This training aims to develop theoretical knowledge on migration management and practical skills such as articulation and presenting. Overall, the course equips participants with new skills and insights, offering practical and interactive experiences in applying the latest knowledge in the field of migration management.
Moreover, this training provides a platform for networking through a field trip to visit EU institutions in Brussels. This experience offers participants insights into the European regional perspectives on migration management.
Structure of the Training
The Migration Management The Gambia Training runs for two weeks in Maastricht, the Netherlands, and it includes a field trip to Brussels.
The training courses cover the following key areas:
- Migration studies and data
- International migration law
- Irregular migration
- Migration and development
- Migration Governance
Participants are expected to commit to 40 hours per week, which includes both contact hours and self-preparation. The training emphasizes interactive exercises and practical workshops to ensure a high-quality learning experience.
Admission Guidelines
The Migration Management The Gambia Training will run from 10 February to 21 February 2025 in Maastricht, the Netherlands.
Eligible applicants for participation in the training must meet the following criteria:
- Be fluent in spoken and written English
- Hold Gambian nationality
- Hold a minimum Bachelor's university degree
- Be sufficiently confident in computer skills to follow an education programme
- Be a civil servant in a senior position and/or a decision-making role in The Gambia working on migration and/or asylum issues. (Applicants can also be Gambians not currently based in The Gambia but still working for the Gambian government, such as individuals employed at Gambian embassies or diplomats.)
As part of the admission process, applicants will need to provide the following documents: - A recent CV that details their work experience, academic qualifications, and participation in additional courses.
- A motivation letter clearly explaining why the applicant chose this programme and convincing the Programme Team of their commitment to successfully completing the programme.
- A copy of a valid passport that expires no less than 3 months after the end of the training.
- A passport-sized photo.
- Copies of degree(s) and transcripts.
- Have the full and written support from their employers stating that the applicant will not be expected to carry out their work duties for the duration of the training, and that will retain their job and salary for the full duration of the training if they are granted a scholarship
The Migration Management The Gambia Training: Now Accepting Applications
The call for scholarships is now open. Applications for scholarships are welcomed via our online application portal from senior level civil servants in the Gambia who work in the migration and/or asylum field.
The scholarship will cover all expenses for the duration of the training, including flights, accommodation, visa fees, meals, daily living expenses, health insurance, and field trip costs.
To apply, please submit your details and all required supporting documents through our online application portal. Please note that applications sent by email will not be accepted.
- The application deadline: 1 October 2024 at 23:59 CET
Notification of Selection: End of October 2024
The Migration Management the Gambia Training is a capacity building training funded by the European Union (EU) through the Migration Partnership Facility (MPF) of the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD). The training is addressed to senior level civil servants who work in the migration field in the Gambia.
If you have any questions regarding the application process or the programme in general, please contact us at: cdo@merit.unu.edu.
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