Traineeship - Multilateral Diplomacy Programme Unit

vor 4 Wochen

Geneve, Schweiz UNITAR Vollzeit

Duration of the contract
- Four to six months
- 02 July 2023
- Organizational Unit
- Multilateral Diplomacy Programme Unit (MDPU)
- Overview:
The Multilateral Diplomacy Programme Unit (MDPU) of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) maintains a traineeship programme for students/recent graduates interested in gaining professional experience in a multicultural environment and enhancing their understanding of the United Nations system.

MDPU designs and delivers the Institute’s core diplomacy training (CDT), consisting primarily of orientation briefings and short, intensive skills development workshops which benefit cumulatively some 2,500 diplomats yearly at the United Nations Headquarters and other venues where the Organization maintains a significant presence.

Parallel to CDT, MDPU develops and delivers training activities at country and regional levels in close partnership with governments, universities and selected international organizations. MDPU’s activities also include e-Learning courses; special projects, advisory services related to the curriculum development of diplomatic academies; and the development of other training tools and publications. MDPU also partners with universities around the world to offer high-quality Master’s Programmes in a variety of areas related to Multilateral Diplomacy and International Law. These programmes target government officials involved in bilateral and multilateral negotiations, students and other stakeholders.

In line with the Institute’s efforts to improve its training activities and special events, the Multilateral Diplomacy Programme Unit is enhancing its outreach and communication strategy and products.

Flexible/Remote working conditions may be possible; the monthly renumeration will be determined on the details of the arrangement and location of work.
- Background:
As MDPU has expanded its training programmes and offerings, and launched new Masters’ Programmes in partnership with academic institutions across the world in the fields of International Affairs, Development Studies and Diplomacy, Gender and Development, and Environmental and Social Sustainability of Business, as well as other post-graduate qualifications, it is looking to enhance its outreach and communications efforts.
- Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Programme Officer of UNITAR’s Multilateral Diplomacy Programme Unit, the trainee will assist with the development and design of UNITAR’s social media communications. The trainee will assist in designing social media posts and advertisements, illustrating professionalism and creativity, whilst adhering to UNITAR’s branding guidelines.

Typical tasks assigned to the trainee may include the following:

- To assist with the communications strategy for the Unit, across all programmes, with a specific focus on Social Media
- To develop social media content for all platforms, including social media posts, videos, polls, interactive content, live-streamed events, webinars, etc.
- To ensure all social media content is aligned with, and adheres to UNITAR’s brand guidelines and as been approved by all necessary stakeholders prior to being posted
- To plan and create short video content (eg. YouTube Shorts, Reels)
- To adapt existing content to make fit-for-purpose on social media platforms
- To explore potential for Paid Social Media Campaigns, including ads, Conversation Ads on LinkedIn, etc.
- To manage content distribution across all platforms, including Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, and other social media platforms
- To stay up-to-date with social media trends and potential new channels and strategies
- To assist in the creation of new LinkedIn Page and/or LinkedIn Group
- To assist in developing the strategy, planning content and developing launch schedule
- To monitor and respond to comments and questions across all social media platforms in a timely manner based on UNITAR guidelines
- To consistently monitor results and provide learnings, as well as recommendations for optimization

The tasks assigned may be reviewed during contract period to reflect changes in programme needs and priorities.
- Learning Objectives:
After the assignment the trainee should be able to:

- Translate strategic vision into actionable objectives;
- Work independently and take initiative;
- Be familiar with UNITAR’s branding guidelines;
- Ameliorate, adapt and design UNITAR’s external products in a professional way;
- Develop a professional rapport with UNITAR and United Nations staff;
- Propose ways to further UNITAR’s mission;
- Work in a multicultural environment.
- Minimum requirements
- A demonstrated interest in UNITAR and its training methodologies
- The ability to write in a clear and concise manner
- A strong design asthetic
- Analytical and research skills; Ability to report on the performance of contents on different platforms weekly
- Hands on experience in content management
- Extensive

  • Traineeship - Multilateral Diplomacy Programme Unit

    vor 3 Wochen

    Geneve, Schweiz UNITAR Vollzeit

    Duration of the contract - Duration: Four to six months. The traineeship programme is normally on a full-time basis and trainees are expected to work five days a week. Requests for part-time arrangements are possible and should be agreed before the start of the traineeship. - 01 June 2023 - Organizational Unit - Multilateral Diplomacy Programme Unit (MDPU) -...

  • Traineeship - Multilateral Diplomacy Programme Unit

    Vor 7 Tagen

    Geneve, Schweiz UNITAR Vollzeit

    Duration of the contract - 4 Months - 14 July 2024 - Organizational Unit - Multilateral Diplomacy Programme Unit (MDPU) - Number of job positions - 1 - Overview The Multilateral Diplomacy Programme Unit (MDPU) of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) maintains a traineeship programme for students/recent graduates interested in...

  • Traineeship - Multilateral Diplomacy Programme Unit

    vor 3 Wochen

    Geneve, Schweiz UNITAR Vollzeit

    Duration of the contract - Six months. The traineeship programme is normally on a full-time basis and trainees are expected to work five days a week. - 05 May 2023 - Organizational Unit - Multilateral Diplomacy Programme Unit (MDPU) - Overview: The Multilateral Diplomacy Programme Unit (MDPU) of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)...

  • Traineeship - Multilateral Diplomacy Programme Unit

    Vor 7 Tagen

    Geneve, Schweiz UNITAR Vollzeit

    Duration of the contract - Four to six months - 14 July 2024 - Organizational Unit - Multilateral Diplomacy Programme Unit (MDPU) - Number of job positions - 1 - Overview The Multilateral Diplomacy Programme Unit (MDPU) of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) maintains a traineeship programme for students/recent graduates...

  • Traineeship - Multilateral Diplomacy Programme Unit

    vor 4 Wochen

    Geneve, Schweiz UNITAR Vollzeit

    Duration of the contract - Four to six months - 02 July 2023 - Organizational Unit - Multilateral Diplomacy Programme Unit (MDPU) - Overview: The Multilateral Diplomacy Programme Unit (MDPU) of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) maintains a traineeship programme for students/recent graduates interested in gaining professional...

  • Traineeship - Tailor-made Training Programmes

    vor 2 Wochen

    Geneve, Schweiz UNITAR Vollzeit

    Duration of the contract - Four months (in-person) - 02 June 2024 - Organizational Unit - Multilateral Diplomacy Programme Unit (MDPU) - Number of job positions - 1 - Overview: The Multilateral Diplomacy Programme Unit (MDPU) of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) maintains a traineeship programme for students/recent graduates...

  • Traineeship in Policy and Diplomacy

    vor 3 Wochen

    Geneve, Schweiz ICRC Vollzeit

    **Requisition ID**: 21119 **Region**: Europe (HQ) **Contract type**: Traineeship What we do The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and at the same time promote respect for international humanitarian...

  • Traineeship in Policy and Diplomacy

    vor 3 Wochen

    Geneve, Schweiz ICRC Vollzeit

    **Requisition ID**: 21119 **Region**: Europe (HQ) **Contract type**: Traineeship What we do The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and at the same time promote respect for international humanitarian...

  • Chief Private Sector Cooperation for Diplomacy

    vor 4 Wochen

    Geneve, Schweiz UNITAR Vollzeit

    Duration of the contract - 1 year (renewable) - 30 June 2023 - Organizational Unit - Multilateral Diplomacy Programme Unit (MDPU) - Background: The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is the training arm of the United Nations, with a mission to develop individual, institutional and organizational capacities of countries and other UN...

  • Training Assistant

    vor 2 Monaten

    Geneve, Schweiz UNITAR Vollzeit

    Duration of the contract - 1 year (renewable) - 10 April 2024 - Organizational Unit - Multilateral Diplomacy Programme Unit (MDPU) - Remuneration - CHF 5000/month - Number of job positions - 1 - Background: In an increasingly globalized world, where the importance of multilateral dialogue and cooperation is ever growing, the demand of Member States for...

  • Training Assistant

    vor 3 Wochen

    Geneve, Schweiz UNITAR Vollzeit

    Duration of the contract - 1 year (renewable) - 12 April 2024 - Organizational Unit - Multilateral Diplomacy Programme Unit (MDPU) - Remuneration - CHF 5000/month - Number of job positions - 1 - Background: In an increasingly globalized world, where the importance of multilateral dialogue and cooperation is ever growing, the demand of Member States for...

  • Multilateral Adviser

    vor 2 Monaten

    Geneve, Schweiz Australian Embassy Vollzeit

    **Title**:Multilateral Adviser **Department**:Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade **Classification**: LE4 **Contract**:Permanent **Full-Time**:37 hours and 30 minutes per week **Salary**:CHF 92,431 per annum. 20 days annual leave, 14 days public holiday. 50% employer contribution to health and accident insurance and to a pension fund. Applications...

  • Traineeship - Youth and Women Empowerment

    Vor 3 Tagen

    Geneve, Schweiz UNITAR Vollzeit

    Duration of the contract - 6 Months - Indicative contract starting date - 15 July 2024 - 02 July 2024 - Organizational Unit - Peacekeeping Training Programme Unit (PTPU) - Number of job positions - 1 - Area of Specialization/Thematic Areas: Women’s Leadership for Peace - Overview (Quick description of the funded project and its context): The Peacekeeping...

  • Traineeship - Youth, Peace and Security Activities

    vor 3 Wochen

    Geneve, Schweiz UNITAR Vollzeit

    Duration of the contract - 6 months - Indicative contract starting date - 15 January 2024 - 05 December 2023 - Organizational Unit - Peacekeeping Training Programme Unit (PTPU) - Number of job positions - 1 - OVERVIEW: The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is a dedicated training arm of the United Nations System, serving some...

  • Traineeship - Administrative and Communications

    vor 2 Monaten

    Geneve, Schweiz UNITAR Vollzeit

    Duration of the contract - 6 months. The traineeship programme is normally on a full-time basis and trainees are expected to work five days a week. - 20 March 2023 - Organizational Unit - Peacekeeping Training Programme Unit (PTPU) - Area of Specialization/Thematic Areas: Communications for Energy in Displacement Settings - Overview: The Global Platform for...

  • Fachspezialist/in Eventmanagement, Multilaterale

    vor 3 Wochen

    Geneve, Schweiz Das Eidgenössische Departement für auswärtige Angelegenheiten EDA Vollzeit

    Ziel dieser Stelle ist es, die Multilaterale Abteilung bei der Organisation von Veranstaltungen zu unterstützen, die zur Förderung der Prioritäten der Schweiz beitragen und die Bedeutung des internationalen Genf stärken. Dabei geht es um formelle und informelle Anlässe in unterschiedlichen Formaten (Sitzungen, Empfänge, hybride Events,...

  • Head Malaria, Vaccine Programmes

    vor 2 Monaten

    Geneve, Schweiz Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Secretariat Vollzeit

    Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance is a public-private partnership committed to saving children's lives and protecting people's health by increasing equitable use of vaccines in lower-income countries. The Vaccine Alliance brings together implementing country and donor governments, the World Health Organisation, UNICEF, the World Bank, the vaccine industry,...

  • Traineeship in The Global Communications Support

    vor 3 Wochen

    Geneve, Schweiz ICRC Vollzeit

    **Requisition ID**: 21134 **Region**: Europe (HQ) **Contract type**: Traineeship What we do The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and at the same time promote respect for international humanitarian...

  • Traineeship - Learning Development, Management and

    vor 2 Wochen

    Geneve, Schweiz UNITAR Vollzeit

    Duration of the contract - 6 months - 15 February 2024 - Organizational Unit - Strategic Implementation of Agenda 2030 Unit (SIA 2030) - Number of job positions - 1 - Area of Specialization/Thematic Areas: Geneva, Switzerland or Remote (preferably office-based) - Overview (quick description of the funded project and its context): The Strategic Implementation...

  • Traineeship - Unitar 2.0 - Communication Support

    vor 1 Woche

    Geneve, Schweiz UNITAR Vollzeit

    Duration of the contract - 6 months - 22 March 2024 - Organizational Unit - Communication and Information Technology Support Unit (CITSU) - Number of job positions - 1 - Area of Specialization/Thematic Areas: Communication, graphic design, videography, social media, editing, content creation, event management - Overview (quick description of the project and...