SSAFE course for Surge Deployment

Safety & Security

This 3-day programme responds to the demand from the UN system and its partners to train staff who need to be deployed over a short notice to volatile and dangerous areas of the world and need a comprehensive safety and security training. 

Summary

This three-day course responds to a demand from the UN system and relevant partners to train staff who need to be deployed to volatile areas of the world and require comprehensive safety and security training. 

Introduction

United Nations personnel who work in complex environments need to be equipped with specific safety and security skills and knowledge. In response to this need, the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) and the United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC) developed the Safe and Secure Approaches in Field Environments (SSAFE) training programme. 

Objectives

The high-level training programme is designed to provide participants with a shared understanding of principles, guidelines and policies to enhance their security awareness by providing them with the knowledge and skills required to prevent and respond to the various security incidents that they might encounter. 

Methodology

This course combines theoretical lessons, demonstrations, group work, practical exercises and simulations. It is delivered by SSAFE-certified trainers who regularly run SSAFE courses in their duty stations. 

The field-day exercise is conducted with professional role players from the Italian Army and simulates real-life situations that staff may encounter while fulfilling their duties and missions. This simulation enhances the participant’s learning experiences by enabling them to learn how to face the risks and dangers that may occur when working in volatile and unstable areas. 

Contents

The standard SSAFE learning curriculum consists of the following modules: 

  • UN Security Management System 
  • Working in Field Environments 
  • Communication and Technology 
  • Vehicle and Movement 
  • Captivity and Detention 
  • Managing Injuries in Field Environments 
Target Audience

The course is open to personnel of the UN system and affiliated organizations in the field and at headquarters. 

Cost of Participation

The course fee of $1,900. It covers course materials, training and facilitation services as well as participation in the field exercises. Participants are responsible for their own travel, accommodation and meals.