African Union-Government of Korea Short Term Training Programme for African Policymakers and Government Workers 2018

Within the framework of AU-Korea Cooperation, the Government of the Republic of Korea has made training offers to the AFRICAN UNION through the African Union Commission Department of Human Resources, Science and Technology (HRST).

Application Deadline: 20th July 2018.

Eligible Countries: African countries

To be taken at (country): Cheonan & Seongnam, South Korea

About the Award: A short-term training course of 2 weeks in ‘Trade Facilitation through Modernization of Administration in Customs’ will be offered from 2nd – 15th September 2018 in Cheonan and Seongnam, South Korea. The Language of Instruction will be in English. The Course Information is attached for more details.

Type: Training

Eligibility: 

• To be eligible, a candidate must provide a support letter signed by a Minister from her/his country or by an Executive Secretary of the respective REC.
• The training is intended to policymakers, diplomats, director-level government officials and technical staff from AU Member States and Regional Economic Communities (RECs).
• Candidates from Member States where the Republic of Korea has diplomatic or Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) presence are encouraged to apply.

Number of Awards: Not specified

Value of Program: The CIAT Program provides participants with opportunities to gain first-hand knowledge of Korea’s development experience. The programs are designed to enable participants to apply what they have learned for the development of their home countries.

Duration of Program: 2 weeks (2nd – 15th September 2018)

How to Apply: Applications must be submitted to HRST Department of the AU Commission with a cover letter stating motivation for applying and be accompanied with the following:

1. Curriculum Vitae including education and work experience;
2. Certified copies of Passport or national Identity Card indicating citizenship;
3. Reference Letter signed by a Minister or Executive Secretary of a REC.

Application documents must be sent by post to the address below.

Department of Human Resources, Science and Technology African Union Commission
P.O. Box 3243, Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia

Visit Program Webpage for details

Award Provider: Government of South Korea.