ECOWAS STANBY FORCE CIVILIAN COMPONENT CAPACITY BUILDING ECOWAS COMMISSION IN ABUJA,NIGERIA BY COLONEL DAN LADZEKPO, PO OPS/TRG

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1 ECOWAS STANBY FORCE CIVILIAN COMPONENT CAPACITY BUILDING ECOWAS COMMISSION IN ABUJA,NIGERIA BY COLONEL DAN LADZEKPO, PO OPS/TRG 1

2 SCOPE Background. Regional & Continental Workshops. Implementation Challenges. Developments (Phases 1 & 2)

3 BACKGROUND VITAL LESSONS LEARNT ECOMOG OPERATIONS Legal Framework/Ad hoc Nature of Launching. Political Leadership/Control. Nil/Minimal Civilian Participation. Command and Control. Interoperability. Humanitarian Peace Building. Public Information/Relation Management. Logistics. Finance/Funding. 3

4 BACKGROUND (Contd( Contd) LEGAL FRAMEWORK The ECOWAS Protocol Relating to the Mechanism for Conflict Prevention, Management, Resolution, Peacekeeping and Security of Decembe Additional Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance, Legal Instruments Constituted a Comprehensive Framework for an Enhanced Crisis/PSO Planning and Management Capacity in Peace Building. 4

5 REGIONAL-ECOWAS ECOWAS WORKSHOPS

6 ECOWAS/KAIPTC EXPERTS WORKSHOPS June 2005 Training Needs Analysis Workshop On West African Civilian Professional Staff In PSO OUTPUT: Proposed Core Civilian Mission Structure. Proposed Operational Task Statements. Recommendations on Recruitment and Selection of Civilian Specialists for Mission Service. Recommendations on Establishment of a Civilian Standby Roster.

7 ECOWAS/KAIPTC EXPERTS WORKSHOPS February 2006 Workshop On Developing The ECOWAS Peace Support Operation Structure OUTPUT: Proposed Broad Integrated Mission Structure. Proposed Roadmap for Implementation ESF CIV Dimension by Clarified Individual Training Needs. Synchronize Deployment Timelines of the Civilian Component. Identified ECOWAS Core Field Mission Functions. Civilian Personnel Databases.

8 ECOWAS/KAIPTC EXPERTS WORKSHOPS October 2009 Workshop (Dev Civ Component of ESF: Progress, Challenges and Way Forward.) OUTPUT: Proposed Broad Integrated Mission Structure. Proposed Roadmap for Implementation ESF CIV Dimension by Clarified Individual Training Needs. Synchronize Deployment Timelines Of The Civilian Component. Identified ECOWAS Core Field Mission Functions. Civilian Personnel Databases.

9 CONTINENTAL-AU AU WORKSHOPS

10 AU CIVILIAN DIMENSON WORKSHOP September 2006 ASF Policy Framework Document on Civilian/Police Dimensions: OUTPUT Clarified the Policy Context. Multi-dimensional Management Structure. The Main Civilian/Police Roles and Responsibilities. Mission Support Functions.

11 AU CIVILIAN DIMENSON WORKSHOPS July 2008 Staffing, Training and Rostering Workshop of the Civilian Dimension of the ASF, Kampala, Uganda: Generated Recommendations Relating to the Staffing, Recruitment, Rostering and Training of the Civilian Dimension of the ASF In July 2009, Technical And Rostering Workshop Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Recommendations on the Design and Establishment of a Standby Roster for the Civilian Dimension of the ASF and the RECs/RMs Standby Forces(PLANELM and Mission Staff)

12 IMPLEMENTATION CHALLENGES Non Development of A Comprehensive Civilian Operational Framework. Non Development of Civilian Concept of Operations. Administrative Bottlenecks and Earlier Misconception of Duplication of Some Functions of Earlier Proposed Staffing of The PLANELM (Political Affairs Officer, Humanitarian Affairs Officer, Public Information/Relations Officer etc) Within Some ECOWAS Commission Departments 12

13 PHASES 1 & 2 DEVELOPMENTS

14 STRUCTURE/STAFFING OF THE CIVILIAN COMPONENT OF THE ESF KAIPTC Workshop Roadmap Reviewed Structure Civilian Component ESF PLANELM. ASF/ESF Civilian Capacity For Deployment (Waves 1,2,3). Proposed Positions With Job Descriptions.

15 Director DPKRS Special Assistant Bilingual Secretary Office DDR Office Assistant COS ESF/TF HQ HOD Peace Support Operations HOD Small Arms HOD Security ESF TF HQ Team P5 Advocacy/Com Head of Civilian Component PLANELM Training & Rostering Officer HOS Military Desk + Strategic Assessment P5 Operations P5 Com/Info Tech HOS Police Desk + Strategic Assessment P5 Operations/ Training HOS Mission Support Desk + Admin & Personnel P5 Finance & Budget HOS Follow-up/ Coordination P5 Arms Control HOS Study & legal Affair P5 Study/Research/ Data Manag HOS Security Agencies Coord HOS Counter Terrorism/Trans Border Organised Crimes P5 Cross Border Crime Planning & Coord officer Logistic Officer P5 Training P5 Force Generation/Plans PO Logistics To be selected (active military pers) To be recruited Existing P5 Interpol/ International Cooperation Approved Organogram DPKRS August 2009

16 Civilian Personnel for Wave 1 = 15 O/SRCC x 6 1 x SRCC 1 x PA 4 x VIP Protection Planning & Coordination x 1-1 x Planning & Coord AU PK Force AU Police Political Affairs x 1 Public Information x 1 Mission Support x 6-1 x Pol Off - 1 x Spokesperson -1 x CAO - 1 x PA of CAO - 1 x Finance & Personnel + Local staff for HQ & Sector level - Interpreters, Drivers, Administrative Assistants, etc. - 1 x Admin & Log -1 x IT -1 x Coms

17 Civilian Personnel for Wave 2 = 30 O/SRCC x 7 1 x SRCC 1 x PA 4 x VIP Protection 1 x Legal Adv Mission Operations Centre (MOC) Planning & Coordination x 5-2 x HQ & 3 x Sectors AU PK Force AU Police Human Rights x 2 Per Sector (Assumption is 3 Sectors) - 1 x Political Affairs (Head of Sector) - 1 x Planning & Coordination Political Affairs x 5 Public Information x 3 Mission Support x 9-2 x HRO -2 x HQ - 1 x Spokesperson - 1 x CAO - 3 x Sectors -2 x PIO + Local staff for HQ & Sector level - e.g. Interpreters, Drivers, Administrative Assistants, etc. - 1 x PA of CAO - 2 x Finance - 1 x Personnel - 2 x Admin & Log -1 x IT -1 x Coms

18 Civilian Personnel for Wave 3 = 60 1 x SRCC 1 x DSRCC 1 x SA Mission Planning & Evaluation Cell (MPEC) Mission Operations Center (MOC) Mission Analysis Cell (MAC) Planning & Coordination x 6-3 x HQ - 3 x Sectors O/SRCC x 18 8 x VIP Protection 1 x Admin Asst 1 x Legal Adv 1 x Gender Adv 1 x Protection Adv 1 x HIV/Aids Adv 1 x Conduct & Discipline Adv 1 x Post-Conflict RD Adv Integrated Training Centre x 1 1 x Training Officer AU PK Force AU Police Human Rights x 6-3 x HQ - 3 x Sectors Per Sector (Assumption is 3 Sectors) - 1 x Political Affairs (Head of Sector) - 1 x Planning & Coordination - 1 x Human Rights - 1 x FAO Political Affairs x 6-3 x HQ - 3 x Sectors + Local staff for HQ & Sector level - - e.g. Interpreters, Drivers, Administrative Assistants, etc. Public Information x 3-1 x Spokesperson -2 x PIO Mission Support x 20-1 x CAO - 1 x PA of CAO - 3 x Finance - 2 x Personnel - 6 x Admin & Log -2 x IT -2 x Coms - 3 x FAO (Sectors)

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20 RECRUITMENT Milestones of 2006 KAIPTC Roadmap: Identification of Integrated HQ Structures Identification of Core Field Mission Functions Identification of Mission Structures Recruitment of Substantive Section Heads Creation of a Civilian Personnel Database Linkage of Structures and People With Recruitment Options Proposed By AU Kampala Workshop Mode of Recruitment (Direct Hiring and Secondment) Vis-à-vis Merits and Demerits Recommended Options; Both Direct Hiring and Secondment With Human Resources and Recruitment Policies augmented to meet ESF Deployment and related 20 Field Missions

21 RECRUITMENT STATUS ENGAGEMENT OF CONSULTANT Agreement Signed Between Swiss Gov and ECOWAS Commission (Swiss Providing Funds). Terms of Reference & Implementation Timelines For Consultant Put in Place. Limited Offer For Consultancy Made & Screening In Progress For Selection/Engagement Very Soon. Recruitment of 4 Civ PLANELM Staff Next Year. 21

22 TRAINING 2006 KAIPTC ROADMAP IDENTIFIED 5 MILESTONES: Conduct Civilian TNA. Develop and Deliver Individual Training For Civilian Staff. Develop and Deliver Collective Trg For TF Elm and the MB of ESF. Validate Mission Readiness of Core Civilian Staff. Progress Made in Determining Civilian Training Needs, Development and Delivery of Individual Generic Training.

23 CIVILIAN DIMENSION TNA Subject Institutions Gaps Remarks SRCC/D/SRCC Special Assistant to SRCC NDC Depending on profile required Administrative Assistant to SRCC Pre-deployment/foundation courses/ KAIPTC/EMP No specialized course EMP to provide foundation course in the future Personal Protection Pre- deployment/ Foundation No specialized Course VIP PROTECTION Legal Advisor Core courses/ foundation Course X Gap in terms of mission 23

24 Protection Advisor Specialized course in Gender CIV in PSO, DIMENSION TNA NDC/KAIPTC/EMP according to level Core courses + Specialized courses / KAIPTC /EMP X future p KAIPTC to provide in the future HIV/AIDS KAIPTC/EMP/NDC AU Health Support Manual to be provided by ECOWAS X To be provided as module in core course Conduct and Discipline Foundation/core course ADVISORS TRAINING GAP Advisors course X Post Conflict Reconstruction/ Peace building EMP/KAIPTC KAIPTC to provide in the future Including Elections/Rule of Law/Correction officers 24

25 Subject Institutions Gaps Remarks CIV DIMENSION TNA Planning and Coordination Political Affairs Unit Humanitarian Liaison Public Information NDC/Strategic KAIPTC/Middle level/operational Conflict Management /Analysis/Governance Development and Diplomacy Programme. Modules offered by KAIPTC/NDC/EMP EMP/NDC/KAIPTC X NDC/KAIPTC to provide in the future Modules offered by KAIPTC in modules within courses To be provided in the future by ALL Mission Support DDR EMP (Procurement/Logistics) EMP/KAIPTC SSR NDC/KAIPTC/EMP KAIPTC/EMP to provide in the future 25

26 ROSTERING Feasibility Studies On Establishment of Database Conducted Among TCEs and ECOWAS Commission. Funding Support For Implementation (ECOWAS & GTZ). Focus Will be Capturing Information Data On Course Participants & Resource Persons at ECOWAS Training Centres in PSO. This will Include Civilian Data For Rostering. 26

27 CONCLUSION

28 QUESTIONS? 28

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30 CHALENGES OF MODERN PSO Complex and Involving Mission Management, Political Analysis, Emergency Relief, Humanitarian Assistance and Various Facets of Peace building. Diversified Skills, Occupation and Amorphous Nature as compared to Mil/Pol Presents Unique and Complex Training Challenges Recommendations. Civilian Capacity Training be done in More Organised Manner with Functional Areas in Mind. Recruitment and Roster Put in Place for Ident of

31 FINANCE/FUNDING 2006 KAIPTC ROADMAP IDENTIFIED 6 MILESTONES: Analyse Financial Requirements Establish Donor Engagement and Funding Produce PSO Budgetary Regulations Develop PSO Costing and Plan Connect Plans With AU Funding and Budget Modalities Ensure Security of budget Systems Status: Positive Developments But Reliance Still on Partners Establishment of Community Level/Peace Fund Status: Nothing Done Yet

32 gaps during exercises and deployment. Civilian Training be structured in an Integrated Manner based on UN STMs to Cover: o Mission Prepared(Generic/Foundation) o Mission Specific o Specialist o End of Mission o Senior Mission Leaders Course o Decision Making Levels 1,II,and III Exercises (Mapex, CPX and FTX) o News Areas (Map Reading,Radio Comm,Mine Awareness, Road Safety etc)

33 LOGISTICS & EQUIPMENT 2006 KAIPTC ROADMAP IDENTIFIED 7 MILESTONES: Identify Civ Log & Comm Needs Prioritise Needs Identify equip and Funds Agree on Civilian Mission Support Lead Draft an Asset deployment Management Plan Develop a Sustainability Policy Ensure AU/ECOWAS Commonality or Interoperability In Terms of Status Nothing Done

34 LOGISTICS & EQUIPMENT Challenge: Needs Would be Different From that of Military and Police Therefore Need For Civilian Logistics Officer to Lead Identify Requirements. Use the ESF Logistics Concept and Sustainability to Craft One For the Civilians Who will be Considered in Category Of Observers(Personal Kits and Mission Support Kits. ECOWAS Logistics Facility Development Meet Some of Levels 2 and 3 Sustenance Levels.

35 ECOWAS PSO MISSION STRUCTURE ROADMAP (less Military) NEXT STEPS Policy & Concepts Structures and People Logistics & Equipment Training Funding & Budget (tbc) Civ PSO Msn Framework Identify Integrated HQ Structures Identify Civilian Log & Comms needs Civilian Trg Needs Analysis (TNA) Analyse requirement ECOWAS Secretariat PSO Policy Identify Key Actors Prioritise Needs Indiv Trg for staff Estb Donor Engagement & Funding Develop Civ PSO CONOPS Identify Msn Structures Identify Eqpt & Funds Adopt PSO Doctrine Collective Trg with TF Produce PSO Budgetary Regulations Recruit Pol, HR, Hum, Legal, etc Agree Civ Admin Lead PSO Costing & Plan Produce SOP Create Data Base Collective Trg with ESF Deployability Plan & Assets PSO Amend Protocol Integrate Data Base with AU AU Connectivity Plan Sustainability Policy Affirmation of Civ Elms Maintain Currency Sy of Budgetary System AU/ECOWAS Commonality Civ PSO Endstate Police Estb Police PPO Develop Police Policy Framework & Generic Concept Identify Police Tasks Identify Op Police Structure Police Trg Needs Analysis Indiv & Collected Trg Prioritise and fund eqpt Deployability Plan & Assets ITC AU Commonality UKLO ECOWAS 2nd Seminar Draft 10 February = Not Started, = In Progress = Completed