π“π‡πˆπ‘πƒ π‚πŽπ‡πŽπ‘π“ 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐇 𝐀𝐋𝐋 π€π‘πŒπ’ 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 π“π‘π€πˆππˆππ† πŽπ… π“π‘π€πˆππ„π‘π’ π‚πŽπ”π‘π’π„

The All Arms Search Course Training of Trainers, delivered in French, has officially commenced at the Humanitarian Peace Support School (HPSS). This marks the third French-language iteration of the course. It brings together participants from the Central African Republic (CAR) and Morocco, with instruction led by the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) Mobile Training Team.
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The training is designed to empower participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to instruct others on operating in non- conventional environments affected by explosive hazards. A key focus of the course is on recognizing, responding to, and mitigating threats posed by Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).
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By strengthening the instructional capabilities of troops from troop contributing countries, this course contributes to regional and international efforts to improve operational safety and build resilience against explosive threats.

π”ππˆπ“π„πƒ ππ€π“πˆπŽππ’ 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐅𝐅 πŽπ…π…πˆπ‚π„π‘π’β€™ π‚πŽπ”π‘π’π„ (π”ππ’πŽπ‚) 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐄 π”ππˆπ“π„πƒ ππ€π“πˆπŽππ’ πŽππ„π‘π€π“πˆπŽππ€π‹ π‹πŽπ†πˆπ’π“πˆπ‚π’ (𝐔𝐍 𝐎𝐏 π‹πŽπ†) π‚πŽπ”π‘π’π„

On 5 May 2025, the United Nations Staff Officers’ Course (UNSOC) and the United Nations Operational Logistics Course (UN OP LOG) officially commenced at the Humanitarian Peace Support School (HPSS).
The UNSOC is sponsored by the Government of the United Kingdom through the British Peace Support Team - Africa, while the UN OP LOG is sponsored by the Government of Canada. The two courses will run from 5th to 23rd May 2025, bringing together participants from Gambia, Malawi, Ghana, Liberia, Kenya, Botswana,Tunisia, Tanzania, the Republic of Sierra Leone, Zambia, Ethiopia, Jordan, Indonesia and Morocco.
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In his opening remark, the Colonel Plans and Programmes IPSTC, Colonel Aritho, underscored the critical role of well-prepared military staff officers and logisticians in modern United Nations peacekeeping operations. He expressed appreciation to the Government's of the United Kingdom and Canada for their continued support and emphasized the importance of knowledge, coordination, and professionalism in peace support missions. He encouraged participants to actively engage and learn from one another.
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On behalf of the sponsors, Colonel Todd Braithwaite urged participants to remain focused throughout the course to ensure the knowledge gained will enhance their capacity to serve diligently in peace operations.
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Also in attendance were the Deputy Commandant HPSS Lt Col Kaptuway, Head of Training HPSS Lt Col Neukomm, SO1 Peace Support Operations Lt Col Makau, UNSOC Lead Facilitator Maj (Rtd) Chelelgo, and UN OP LOG Lead Facilitator Maj (Rtd) Mark Tum.

π‡πŽπ’ππˆπ“π€π‹πˆπ“π˜ 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐅𝐅 π“π‘π€πˆππˆππ† ππ‘πŽπ†π‘π€πŒ

The IPSTC Hospitality Staff Training program began on 27 May 2025 and will run over the next four weeks. This comprehensive course aims to enhance the skills of our hospitality personnel across various departments, including food and beverage production and service, laundry, cleaning, and gardening. The goal is to equip staff with up-to-date industry practices to improve the effectiveness and quality of their work.
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The Head of Facilities and Operations, Ms. Joanne Kaittany underscored the importance of staying current with industry trends and continuously building staff capacity to ensure high standards of service delivery.
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The Director IPSTC, Brigadier Joyce Sitienei, expressed gratitude to the hospitality team for their dedication and professionalism, which have been instrumental in upholding the Centre’s international reputation. She reiterated the significance of ongoing training and development.
The training will be conducted in partnership with ELS Training Centre, known for its expertise in hospitality education.

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