Issue Date: 20 November 2023
UPDATE (09 January 2024) The following candidates have been selected:
| Rank | First Name | Last Name | Sex | Country | Country Class. |
| First-ranked Candidate | |||||
| 1 | Sanjeet | Ruhal | Male | India | |
| 2 | Naina | Islam | Female | Bangladesh | LDC |
| 3 | Warsame | Atteyeh | Male | Somalia | LDC |
| 4 | Ezekiel | Agberen | Male | Nigeria | |
| Reserves or Alternate Candidates | |||||
| R1 | Abdishakur | Ga’al | Somalia | Chile | LDC |
| R2 | Wycliff | Tupiti | Solomon Islands | Indonesia | LDC/SIDS |
ABOUT
The Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources of Germany (BGR), pursuant to its contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules, signed with ISA on 19 July 2006, is offering four (4) training placements to the ISA Deep Dive e-learning programme for candidates from developing States as part of its 2024 training programme.
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Deep Dive is the first and only e-learning training platform exclusively devised to address all elements of the legal regime in Part XI of the United National Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the 1994 Agreement including technical and scientific aspects.
Developed by the ISA Secretariat together with renowned international experts in the field, the online curriculum articulates along three progressive levels (Dive 1, 2 and 3) each comprising of modules that offer a mix of compulsory and elective lessons to ensure the successful transfer of foundational knowledge with a degree of flexibility to accommodate personal preferences.
BGR is offering four placements to participate in Dive 3. This Dive will fit the needs of individuals with some knowledge of the legal regime of the Area and includes all the 5 modules available on the platform, namely UNCLOS and the Governance of the Area, Marine mineral resources of the Area, Protection of the marine environment from activities carried out in the Area, Marine scientific research in the Area, Technology development and innovation in relation to the sustainable development of mineral resources of the Area.
Dive 3 will guide participants through the key features of the regime of the Area and will also provide key information on the scientific and technological aspects relating to activities in the Area. It consists of five (5) modules, each containing several mandatory lessons and a few electives to be chosen by the trainees. The modules are as follows:
| Module 1 | UNCLOS and governance of the Area | Module 1 covers the role of ISA in regulating the Area and the responsibilities of Member States within the framework of UNCLOS. |
| Module 2 | Marine mineral resources of the Area | Module 2 covers marine minerals from economic and social perspectives through the lenses of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. |
| Module 3 | Marine scientific research in the Area | Module 3 analyses the legal aspects and benefits of marine scientific research and the role of ISA in collecting data for science-driven decision making. |
| Module 4 | Protection of the marine environment from activities carried out in the Area | Module 4 analyses the legal frameworks and tools to ensure that the deep-sea mining effects are considered and minimized. |
| Module 5 | Technology development and innovation in relation to the sustainable development of mineral resources of the Area | Module 5 looks at the technology and the testing of mining components in the context of activities in the Area. |
TRAINING DURATION
The training programme is self-paced and allows candidates to learn at their own pace. However, candidates are required to complete the modules within the course period of 15 January to 31 March 2024. The estimated amount of time required to complete the course is 150 hours.
ELIGIBILITY
To be considered for this programme, candidates must meet the following requirements:
Education: A degree in a relevant discipline including, but not limited to: Law, International Relations, Natural sciences, Social Sciences, Engineering, Business and Economics (Candidates are required to submit full degree transcripts)
Work experience: 5 or more years of relevant professional experience with good knowledge of the legal regime of the Area and the work of ISA.
Language: Proficiency in English attested by an internationally recognized English language proficiency test where the candidate’s mother tongue or language of study is not English. Acceptable tests include IELTS (band 6.0 or above), TOEFL (internet based test score 80+ and paper based test score 550+), Cambridge examinations (level CPE/C2).
Technology: Candidates must have access to a computer with reliable internet connection.
SCHOLARSHIP CONDITIONS
BGR commits to covering the expenses related to the tuition fees required to access the programme.
Within four (4) weeks of concluding the training, participants will be obligated to provide a comprehensive report to BGR and ISA, delineating the advantages derived from the training opportunity, the acquired knowledge, and how the training will advance their professional or educational pursuits.
Trainees who have satisfactorily completed Dive 3 will be granted certificates. Satisfactory completion entails attaining an overall pass grade of 80% or higher, in addition to scoring 80% or more on each of the multiple-choice quizzes administered at the end of every lesson and elective.
How to Apply:
All interested applicants are invited to register through the ISA online portal through which they will submit their applications together with the requested documents including:
- A coloured passport sized photo
- A copy of their passport biographical page or national identification card.
- Signed nomination form [doc/pdf] by the nominating entity.
- Copy of degree / certificate along with transcript
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Proof of sufficient knowledge of English.
- A one-page motivation statement outlining how the programme will further the applicant’s career.
Application Deadline: 15 December 2023. Late or incomplete applications will not be processed.
One of the Voluntary Commitments registered by ISA at the 2017 UN Ocean Conference (#OceanAction 40768) and reiterated in 2022 was ‘Enhancing the role of Women in Marine Scientific Research through Capacity Building’ – As partner of the Women in Deep-Sea Research project (WIDSR), BGR has pledged to allocate 50% of the training opportunities to qualified women applicants.