Women Leaders Black Sea Region and South Caucasus 2022

Online Training Programme
for Strengthening Female Leadership in the Public Service

23 May – 3 June 2022

This programme, organised by the Diplomatische Akademie Wien – Vienna School of International Studies, is tailored to the needs of female public officials from the Black Sea Region and South Caucasus holding or aspiring to leadership positions. It is designed to familiarise participants especially with the international framework in place to safeguard women’s rights and gender equality, which is one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. In addition, participants take part in highly interactive workshops targeted at developing their practical skills as women leaders.

Target group Female public officials holding or aspiring to leadership positions
Language of instruction English
Computer software  ZOOM
Certificate Certificate of participation
Duration 2 weeks

Content

Programme

After an introduction to issues pertinent to the empowerment of women, specific topics related to female leadership within the public service are discussed in light of global trends and developments. Particular emphasis is placed on good governance, international climate action, and the domain of global health. In addition to theoretical and practice-oriented training modules, the programme includes a virtual encounter with officials from the Austrian public administration.

Methodology

In order to maximise its practical usefulness, the programme comprises a broad mix of academic analyses, critical discussion and the training of soft and practical skills. In interactive exercises, participants are able to sharpen their analytical capabilities, leadership and negotiation skills, as well as crisis management and conflict resolution strategies.

Courses

Module 1: Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment

Module 2: International Issues

Module 3: Skills Development

The programme is held via ZOOM. A stable internet connection is required.

Please note that this is an intensive full-time training course.

Services of the DA

The Online Training Programme is organised by the Diplomatische Akademie Wien – Vienna School of International Studies in cooperation with the Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs and the Austrian Development Agency, the operational unit of Austrian Development Cooperation.

The Diplomatische Akademie Wien provides the following services:

  • Organisation of the online programme
  • Invitation of highly qualified lecturers and trainers
  • Access to the computer software ZOOM for the duration of the programme
  • Best possible individual support and assistance for participants

Participants are responsible for having access to a stable internet connection for the duration of the programme.

Application closed

Application closed since 1 May 2022

CONTACT

Ms. SALOME SVANIDZE

Executive Training Programmes
Project Manager

T +43 1 505 72 72 - 139
E salome.svanidze@da-vienna.ac.at


Ms. PETRA KAKUSKA

Executive Training Programmes
Project Manager

T +43 1 505 72 72 - 116
E petra.kakuska@da-vienna.ac.at