United Nations Staff Officers’ Course (UNSOC)-29 Duration: 03 – 21 May 2026 (03 Weeks)
Aim of the Course. The primary aim of the UNSOC is to ensure a common approach to the work of Military Staff Officers at Force and Sector levels, and within integrated entities, in UN peace operations. The course provides an opportunity for participants to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively perform their duties and contribute to the accomplishment of the mission mandate.
Objectives. The objectives of the course are designed to enhance the participants' understanding and skills necessary for functioning in a multi-dimensional peace support operation (PSO) environment. The course is tailored to the dynamic roles of military, police, and civilian staff officers in mission settings. The objectives include:
a. Familiarize participants with the core aspects of the UN structure, functions, management, and key tasks in UN peace operations (UNPO).
b. Demonstrate the core values and competencies of the United Nations.
c. Examine planning requirements to uphold UN standards on cross-cutting issues such as Protection of Civilians (POC), Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (CRSV), Women, Peace and Security (WPS), and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA).
d. Develop an understanding of the UN organizational framework necessary for effective functioning as a Staff Officer in a UN setting.
e. Contribute efficiently to implement military aspects of UN peacekeeping mandates in accordance with DPO principles and guidelines.
f. Perform their military staff functions in an effective, professional and integrated manner.
g. Provide an overview of international laws pertinent to peace operations.
h. Apply the knowledge of national military planning process doctrines in a UN environment, using the UN Military Decision-Making Process (UN MDMP).
