The PIDC Secretariat works with Members, other regional organisations, donors and specialists to build the skills of immigration officers in the region. Training coordinated through the PIDC complements national training programmes and ensures that donor funds are better-targeted Training encompasses Courses and Secondments.
Supporting immigration departments in the region to build the skills and knowledge of their officers is a key component of the PIDC's work. The PIDC works in partnership with donors and experts provide training in the region. Training courses currently administered or part-administered by the PIDC include:
If you are an immigration officer in a PIDC Member country or territory and are interested in attending one of these courses, please contact the Secretariat for further information on how members can participate in this annual courses.
For information on specific courses please refer to Modules.
The PIDC runs a secondment scheme to further build the knowledge and experience of immigration officers in the region.
The secondments are usually to other immigration agencies within the region, are operationally focused, and are 1 to 2 weeks in length. Secondees are expected to provide a report following their secondment.
If you are an immigration officer in the region and believe a secondment would benefit you and your organisation you should speak to your manager in the first instance before the department contacts the Secretariat to discuss secondment options in the region.
If you are a director or head of immigration, or a senior manager, and would like to find out more about the opportunities available to your staff, please contact the Secretariat.
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