General Training- PERSGA HQ in Jeddah

PERSGA will offer a number of multidisciplinary training workshops that intersects with all PERSGA programmes and activities in the year of 2009 as per the following schedule:

 

#	Title of training	Duration	Deadline for Application	Location	Fees (US$)
1.	Guidelines for Economic Valuation of Coastal and Marine Habitats in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden	March 23-25	Feb 18	PERSGA HQ Jeddah-KSA	250
2.	Mangrove Management and Restoration Techniques	May  12-14	April 15	PERSGA HQ Jeddah-KSA	250
3.	Environmental Education	June 7-9	May 20	PERSGA HQ Jeddah-KSA	250
4.	Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management	Oct. 12-14	Sep 09	PERSGA HQ Jeddah-KSA	250
5.	Quality Assurance and Control in Seawater Monitoring	Nov 15 -17	Oct 14	Jordan	250
6.	Modeling and Control of Chemical Spills	Dec 19-21	Nov 20	PERSGA HQ Jeddah-KSA	250

Specialized Training – Navigation & Maritime Pollution – PERSGA / MEMAC

The Red Sea and Gulf of Aden carry a significant ratio of the global seaborne trade and crude/ refined oil cargoes. The Region is thus, constantly under threats of pollution by oil spills and maritime accidents. PERSGA has designed its Navigation and Maritime Pollution Combating Programme to increase the safety of shipping in the RSGA Region and to introduce measures to reduce risks and impacts of marine pollution. The Regional Action Plan for Contingency Planning provides the framework through which states agreed to cooperate with each other in the event of a major oil spill or other pollution events that require regional response. The PERSGA-MEMAC (Marine Emergency Mutual Aid Centre), is aligned with the implementation of the Regional Contingency Plan through coordinating pollution prevention and control mechanisms among PERSGA Member States, fostering collaboration, and assisting States in strengthening national capacities.
The Action Plan proposes a comprehensive programme for training to build and promote capacities involved in its implementation in the region. In 2009, PERSGA will offer a number of specialized training workshops related to navigation and maritime pollution at the PERSGA/MEMAC as per the following schedule:

 

#	Title of training	Duration	Deadline for Application	Location	Fees (US$)
1.	Oil Spill Sensitivity Mapping	May 28-29	March 10	PERSGA/MEMAC Hurgada-Egypt	250
2.	‘On-Scene Commanders’ at oil spills, National Contingency Plans and Oil spill preparedness and response	June 20-23	April 31	PERSGA/MEMAC Hurgada-Egypt	250
3.	Status of Contingency Planning in the PERSGA Region	June 24-25	April 31	PERSGA/MEMAC Hurgada-Egypt	250
4.	Requirements of Special Areas Under MARPOL Convention	Nov 2-4	October 1	PERSGA/MEMAC Hurgada-Egypt	250

Who Can Participate?

This training programme is specially designed and organized for applicants from PERSGA member countries with special qualifications for each training course.
Those outside the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden region with their own funding source can also apply.

a.Participants from PERSGA Countries (Red Sea and Gulf of Aden)

Interested applicants must:

• Complete the application form (attached) in typewritten format and duly signed. The application form can be downloaded from the PERSGA  website at www.persga.org; by writing to PERSGA at (information@persga.org); and or by contacting the PERSGA national Focal point;
• Submit the application form, together with updated CV and recent passport copy, to PERSGA (fax: 00966 2 6521901 or scan and email
to: information@persga.org) at or before the deadline of submission for each training programme. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered;
• PERSGA will evaluate the applicant's qualifications and credentials and send an official acceptance to those who are qualified to participate in the training courses. PERSGA will also inform the Focal points of the
list of accepted applicants from their respective countries. The selection will be based on a special criteria designed for each course.

b.  Participants from non- PERSGA countries should:

Interested applicants must:

• Write to the PERSGA Secretary General and indicate which training courses the participant would like to attend.
• Indicate the sponsoring agency or funding sources which will support the applicant's participation in the training course(s).
• PERSGA will evaluate the applicant's qualifications and credentials and send an official acceptance to those qualified to participate in the training course(s).

Logistics
PERSGA will send a logistic note to each participant prior to the workshop. However, in general PERSGA will assist the applicants in the following:
Visa
PERSGA will assist the applicants in acquiring the appropriate visa required for his/her stay.
Travel
For participants funded by PERSGA, economy class travel ticket through the most direct route to the venue of the training will be provided.
Accommodation
PERSGA will assist in providing hotel reservations. However, participants should be responsible to pay their own hotel bills.
Insurance
PERSGA will not provide any insurance coverage. Participants in this training are expected to arrange their own insurance without any related commitment by PERSGA.

Cost of participation
The cost of each training is divided between participation fee (as per the above schedule), accommodation cost and regional/international travel costs to and from the training location. The participation fee covers all training cost such as lectures, training materials, field visits and certain social activities as well as accommodation costs include board and lodging. Personal expenses are not included.
Funding Support

a. PERSGA may provide funding to support qualified applicants from the region (1 or two form each PERSGA Member States) who were officially nominated by the PERSGA Focal Points. Funding will cover fees, hotel accommodation, round trip airfare and meals.
Per Diem Allowance
According to the authorized direct route, participants funded by PERSGA will be paid a lump sum allowance in accordance to PERSGA's Financial Rules and Regulations. This allowance is intended to cover accommodation costs, meals, gratuities and any other incidental expenses during the period of the training. No expenses other than this allowance are reimbursable.
b. For other accepted applicants from the region PERSGA will cover course fees only; they have to fund their travel and accommodation costs.
c. Applicants from countries outside the PERSGA region can also participate in the program provided they have their own funding support.

For more information:
Please visit our website (www.persga.org) regularly for updated information.
Alternatively, please you can contact us at:
Postal address:
PERSGA
P.O. Box 53662
Jeddah 21583,Saudi Arabia
Tel: 00966 2 6573224
Fax: 00966 2 6521901
Email: information@persga.org