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SUMMARY:Effective weapons and ammunition management (WAM) in a changing Disarmament\, Demobilization\, and Reintegration (DDR) context
DESCRIPTION:BACKGROUNDIntegrated Disarmament\, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) processes have evolved significantly in today’s complex conflict landscapes due to the escalating challenges caused by well-equipped armed groups\, and the illicit proliferation and misuse of weapons\, ammunition\, and explosives. Against this backdrop\, Weapons and Ammunition Management (WAM) has emerged as a pivotal component of DDR processes\, directly addressing the immediate risks associated with the presence and circulation of these dangerous materials. \n\n\n\nSince 2016\, the Department of Peace Operations (DPO) and the Office for Disarmament Affairs (ODA) have implemented a joint project on “Effective Weapons and Ammunition Management in a Changing Disarmament\, Demobilization and Reintegration Context”. This joint initiative provides expert resources and guidance\, as well as training and technical assistance to support DDR practitioners in the design and implementation of tailored WAM activities linked to DDR processes – including DDR-related tools such as Transitional WAM and Community Violence Reduction (CVR) – in line with the most up-to-date arms control international standards and guidelines. \n\n\n\nAs part of this joint initiative\, DPO and ODA\, in partnership with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Center (KAIPTC)\, have designed an annual training course on “Effective Weapons and Ammunition Management in a changing Disarmament\, Demobilization and Reintegration context” to support DDR practitioners to leverage WAM in increasingly complex DDR contexts. \n\n\n\nThis year\, the training course will be delivered from 1st to 5th December 2025 and hosted by KAIPTC in Accra\, Ghana. \n\n\n\nOBJECTIVESThe objective is to provide participants with the knowledge\, skills\, and support necessary to design\, plan and implement innovative\, effective and tailored WAM activities as part of DDR processes\, in alignment with the latest international arms control standards and guidelines\, namely the Modular Small-arms-control Implementation Compendium (MOSAIC) and the International Ammunition Technical Guidelines (IATG). The training will also enable DDR practitioners and WAM experts to connect\, network and share experiences\, advice and guidance related to WAM in DDR contexts. \n\n\n\nCONTENTA centerpiece to this training is the United Nations Handbook for DDR Practitioners on Effective WAM in a Changing DDR Context (available also in Arabic\, French\, and Spanish)\, which draws upon the good practice of experts deployed in United Nations Peace Operations as well as the IATG\, the MOSAIC and the Integrated DDR Standards (IDDRS). Participants are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with the content of the Handbook prior to the training. Specific elements of the training course include: \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to WAM in a DDR context\n\n\n\nIntroduction to the normative framework\, including arms control regulation\, WAM standards and guidelines and the new UN approach to DDR\n\n\n\nPlanning WAM activities in a DDR context\n\n\n\nDisarmament as part of a DDR programme\n\n\n\nTransitional WAM and DDR Support to Mediation\, Pre-DDR\, DDR support to Transitional Security Arrangements\, Community Violence Reduction (CVR)\n\n\n\nWAM in DDR Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Cross Technical Guidelines (handling\, registering\, marking\, storage and disposal)\, including practical exercises.\n\n\n\n\nMETHODOLOGYThe training course is a blended training experience which comprises a preparatory self-paced online course (to be completed on a voluntary basis) followed by a 5-day in person training. The training is designed to be scenario-based to allow participants to practice the knowledge\, skills and approaches acquired. Participants will be required to actively engage during the entirety of the course\, including through sharing experiences and lessons learned\, reflecting on different aspects of WAM\, working in groups\, and presenting on selected topics. The training course will be conducted in English. No interpretation will be provided. Therefore\, participants are expected to have a proficient working level of English. Participants who complete the online training will gain a deeper understanding of the course material\, which will enhance their ability to actively contribute during the in-person sessions. \n\n\n\nVirtual meetingA two-hour virtual meeting will be held prior to the in-person training course. The meeting will: \n\n\n\n\nInitiate introductions between participants to the in-person training.\n\n\n\nDisseminate information on travel and logistical arrangements.\n\n\n\nEstablish an initial platform for contact between participants.\n\n\n\n\nFace-to-Face training component \n\n\n\n\nThe 5-day in-person participatory training will be held from 1st to 5th December 2025.\n\n\n\nIt includes theoretical sessions\, group discussions as well as practical sessions.\n\n\n\n\nWHO SHOULD APPLYCandidates should have substantive knowledge and experience in DDR and/or WAM to participate in the training course. Course participants will include DDR practitioners and WAM experts from various UN entities\, regional organizations\, national authorities and non-governmental organizations. The application of all genders involved in the design\, implementation and monitoring of DDR and/or WAM operations as well as applications from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged. \n\n\n\nLOGISTICSThe training will take place in Accra\, Ghana\, from 1 st to 5th December 2025. Entities are asked to cover the travel of participants to and from Accra\, and any further daily subsistence allowance. The training course\, accommodation and meals will be provided to participants at no cost. \n\n\n\nInterested candidates are requested to apply by using the attached application form and submit a CV/resume by Wednesday 5 November 2025 at the latest. Please contact Ms. Chahrazade Housni (chahrazade.housni@un.org) and Mr. Marc Schibli (schibli@un.org)\, with nominations and any questions. A limited number of places are available for this training; successful applicants will be contacted by the organizers after the deadline. \n\n\n\nFind the application form here: \n\n\n\n2025_Application form _ WAM in DDR trainingDownload
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