UNU-MERIT and Maastricht University 2024 Migration Management The Gambia Training (Fully funded)

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.

The Migration Management The Gambia is a tailor-made capacity-building training offered by UNU-MERIT and Maastricht University. This training is designed for senior level civil servants who work in the field of migration and/or asylum in the Gambia. 

The training runs on a full-time bases for two-weeks 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.

 

 

 

• Table of Content
• About United Nations University – Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (UNU-MERIT
• UNU-MERIT Migration Management The Gambia Training
• Aim and Benefits of UNU-MERIT Migration Management The Gambia Training
• Requirements for UNU-MERIT Migration Management The Gambia Training Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for UNU-MERIT Migration Management The Gambia Training
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About United Nations University – Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (UNU-MERIT

The United Nations University – Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (UNU-MERIT) is a research and training institute of the United Nations University (UNU) which collaborates closely with Maastricht University. UNU-MERIT aims to advance societal policy and innovation research, provide education and mobilise knowledge to unlock innovation's full potential for achieving inclusive sustainable development. The research agenda of UNU-MERIT on ‘Comprehensive Innovation for Sustainable Development’ (CI4SD) focuses on the interco... continue reading

UNU-MERIT Migration Management The Gambia Training

Application Deadline	01 Oct 2024
Country to study	Netherlands
School to study	Maastricht University
Type	Training
Sponsor	United Nations University – Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (UNU-MERIT
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of UNU-MERIT Migration Management The Gambia Training

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 of courses in Maastricht, the Netherlands, and it includes a fieldtrip 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.

Requirements for UNU-MERIT Migration Management The Gambia Training Qualification

Eligible applicants for participation in the training must meet the following criteria:  

• Be fluent in spoken and written English 
• 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

 

Interview date, Process and Venue for UNU-MERIT Migration Management The Gambia Training

Admission Guidelines 

The Migration Management The Gambia Training will run from 10 February 21 February 2025 in Maastricht, the Netherlands.

Documents Required for Application

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

Application Deadline

October 1, 2024

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to United Nations University – Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (UNU-MERIT on unu-merit.nl to apply

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.
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 

For more details visit: UNU-MERIT website.