UNITAR is an autonomous body within the United Nations that was established in 1965 pursuant to a UN General Assembly resolution. UNITAR’s mission is to develop the individual, institutional and organisational capacities of countries and other United Nations stakeholders through high quality learning solutions and related knowledge products and services to enhance decision-making and to support country-level action for overcoming global challenges.
Field | Details |
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Role | Trainee – Communications for Pre-deployment Training and Advisory Team (PTPU) |
Location | Geneva, Switzerland |
Duration | 6 months |
Stipend | CHF 900 per month |
Organizational Unit | Peacekeeping Training Programme Unit (PTPU) – UNITAR Division for Peace |
Key Responsibilities | • Assist in developing and delivering training packages • Support online course coordination and training material creation • Manage online training community and participant communication • Help organize webinars and training events • Draft communication content, translations, and promotional materials |
Learning Objectives | • Project coordination and schedule maintenance • Online course management and participant support • Training execution and logistical documentation • Content creation for reports and promotional materials |
Required Qualifications | • University degree or current studies in communications, IR, or social sciences • Recent graduates (within 2 years) are eligible |
Essential Skills | • Strong written/oral communication skills • Good organizational ability • Computer proficiency (MS Office, Adobe, social media tools) • Accuracy, initiative, teamwork, adaptability |
Languages | • Fluency in English and French • Knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage |
What’s Offered | • Practical UN experience in a multicultural setting • Guidance and mentorship throughout the traineeship |
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