Traineeship - Pre-deployment Training and Advisory

vor 2 Wochen

Schweiz UNITAR Vollzeit
Duration of the contract

  • 6 months
  • 24 March 202 Organizational Unit
  • Peacekeeping Training Programme Unit (PTPU)
  • Area of Specialization/Thematic Areas:
Peacekeeping, Security sector, Training

  • Overview:


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.


UNITAR Division for Peace groups together all programming in the fields of conflict prevention, peacemaking, peacekeeping and peacebuilding to provide the most comprehensive support to the promotion of peace, justice and strong institutions worldwide, thereby essentially advancing the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 16.

In the view of promoting democratic governance and human rights, the Division focuses on offering innovative capacity-building and knowledge-management solutions for a broad range personnel (including uniformed personnel, representatives of regional and international organizations, United Nations staff, women peacemakers, minority and indigenous peoples' representatives) working towards sustaining peace, while ensuring that these activities meet the specific needs of conflict-affected and post-conflict countries.


  • General objectives of the contract:

The Trainee will work closely with the Pre-deployment Training and Advisory Team and provide support with a wide variety of tasks linked to the development and delivery of various projects related to peacekeeping.


  • Responsibilities/Description of Professional Services:
  • Logistical and administrative support for the implementation of trainings;
  • Support with the drafting of various written outputs;
  • Support with crosscutting priorities in the area of Predeployment training of UNITAR's Division for Peace;
  • Support with the Event Management System;
  • Support with the design and implementation of planned project activities;
  • Support with the communication around the PDTA activities (preparation of communication and promotional materials, social media posts, etc.);
  • Assisting in the daytoday operational requirements.
  • Measurable outputs / deliverables / schedule of deliverables:
  • Logistical and administrative support for the implementation of trainings is provided;
  • Written outputs are provided;
  • Support with crosscutting priorities in the area of Predeployment training of UNITAR's Division for Peace is provided;
  • Support with the Event Management System is provided;
  • Support with the design and implementation of planned project activities is provided;
  • Support with the communication around the PDTA activities (preparation of communication and promotional materials, social media posts, etc.) is provided;
  • Assistance in the daytoday operational requirements is provided.
  • Learning Objectives:
By the end of the traineeship, the incumbent will be able to:

  • Have a solid understanding of the peacekeeping context;
  • Work with the Event Management System;
  • Draft contracts and make travel arrangements;
  • Draft reports, Concept Notes and Project Proposals.
  • Performance Indicators for Evaluation of Results


Timely and quality submission of the deliverables; activities implemented with a high degree of effectiveness and efficiency, demonstrating a high degree of professionalism of the Trainee and contributing to an increase in the professional image of the Institute.


  • Competencies:

Situational competencies:

is able to provide culture-specific deliverables that take into account the local context and culture; demonstrates flexibility and adaptability; demonstrates creativity and orientation towards solutions.


Interpersonal competencies:

is able to communicate and interact effectively with all stakeholders; is able to work both independently and as part of a team; is able to work under pressure and with limited resources; demonstrates high level of discipline.


Planning and organizing:

Excellent planning, organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize own work, delivering results and quality work, including when working under pressure.


Communications:
Excellent communication skills (spoken, written and presentation), including the ability to draft/edit a variety of written documents. Ability to evaluate information needs and to provide appropriate and targeted information accordingly.

Teamwork:

Strong interpersonal skills; ability to deal effectively with multiple constituencies and to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.


  • Reporting structure:
The Trainee reports to Claudia Croci, Chief, Pre-deployment Training and Advisory Section D

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