The Civil-Military Coordination Service (CMCS) is pleased to invite you to apply for the upcoming United Nations Humanitarian Civil-Military Coordination (UN-CMCoord) training course. This residential training will be held from 03 to 08 May 2026 in Jesolo, Italy, and will bring together 24 participants. The Multinational CIMIC Group (MNCG) generously covers the training venue, board, and accommodation for the duration of the course. Participants are kindly requested to cover their own travel costs, visa-related expenses, and any additional allowances or travel-related costs.
CMCS, as part of OCHA’s Crisis Response Division, will lead the training event. CMCS will bring together four interdependent emergency response communities, including participants from: a) OCHA and UN agencies; b) United Nations Member States, including domestic and international militaries; c) non-governmental humanitarian organizations; and d) surge staff from Stand-by Partners, UNDAC, and INSARAG. The shortlist will aim to represent a diverse cohort of participants to ensure the right learning outcome. Mid-level managers are encouraged to apply.
The objective of the training course is to: a) define the concept of humanitarian civil-military coordination (UN-CMCoord), including the five sets of UN-CMCoord guidance, b) assess the UN-CMCoord environment in operational contexts, and c) play a key role in supporting UN-CMCoord as it relates to humanitarian access and protection outcomes.
How to register
Please ensure that you have discussed participation with your supervisor and complete the online application form before Sunday 15 March 2026, 11.59 pm GMT at: https://vosocc.unocha.org/Reg/srvy634_UN-CMCoord_Jesolo_05_26.html
Successful applicants will be notified by 18 March.
For further information or support with the application process, please contact Cristina López Iscoa at cristina.lopeziscoa@un.org
