fltr: Charlotte – Kenya, Philipp – Uganda, Ana – Mozambique, Nadine – Ethiopia, Laura – Kenya, Fernando – Mozambique, Claudia - Vienna, Alexander – Ethiopia
From 2–17 September 2025, a group of outgoing advisors gathered in Vienna for the Preparation for Assignment (P4A) training. This intensive two-week onboarding course has long been a central step before advisors begin their work with partner organisations abroad. September 2025 marks the last edition of the P4A in its current form, making this round a special milestone.
The P4A course combines administrative orientation with thematic and methodological training. Participants are introduced to Horizont3000’s mission, policies and guidelines, including anti-corruption, safeguarding, safety & security, and reporting systems
Special sessions cover:
Contractual and financial matters – clarifying rights, benefits, and organisational procedures.
Communication and social media – how advisors can effectively represent projects and partners.
Tropical medicine and first aid – essential health knowledge for working abroad.
Security training – preparing for risks in different contexts.
Intercultural collaboration and decolonised cooperation – developing sensitivity and strategies for working across cultures.
Project cycle management and resilience – strengthening professional and personal capacities.
The course is highly interactive: role-plays, peer coaching, and group work complement expert input. In addition, there is space for informal exchange with staff and fellow advisors to build a supportive network before departure.
Enjoy some fotos taken by the participants:
The September 2025 cohort includes advisors heading to Africa and beyond, taking up assignments in areas such as sustainable livelihoods, human rights, civil society, health, and climate change
Advisors and countries of assignment:
Ana – Mozambique
Fernando – Mozambique
Charlotte – Kenya
Nadine – Ethiopia
Alexander – Ethiopia
Philipp – Uganda
Laura – Kenya
What they said about the time in Vienna:
