Traineeship - Multilateral Diplomacy Programme Unit

vor 4 Wochen

Genf GE, Schweiz UNITAR Vollzeit

Duration of the contract
- 6 months (in-person)
- 14 October 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 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.
- Background

In line with the Institute’s efforts to improve its training activities, the Multilateral Diplomacy Programme is developing an unprecedented amount of online and face-to-face activities offered to the diplomatic community based in Geneva, New York and elsewhere.

The Programme also routinely organizes tailor-made activities upon request of donors and partners. These activities target government officials involved in bilateral and multilateral negotiations, staff of non-governmental organizations, as well as students and younger generations.
- Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Senior Programme Specialist of UNITAR’s Multilateral Diplomacy Programme Unit, the trainee will assist in the coordination and implementation of face-to-face and online training activities. The trainee would assist in, inter alia, designing and managing courses and adapting training content to assessed training needs. The trainee would also be responsible for assisting in communications and outreach activities. Typical tasks assigned to the trainee may include the following:

- To provide support in the coordination of training programmes**,** including preparation of training materials, coordination of logistics before, during and after courses;
- To conduct research and potentially draft concept notes and project proposals for further collaborations;
- To adapt training materials and learning packages to quality and academic standards and certification criteria;
- To liaise directly with partner organizations and beneficiaries in preparation for the delivery of the programmes;
- To prepare key data such as programme statistics and evaluation reports;
- To undertake research that may provide necessary input into such training tools and exercises;
- To assist the unit in its outreach and communication strategy;
- To assist with the implementation of e-learning courses, workshops, and webinars, as well as face-to-face training activities;
- To support procurement processes such as purchase requests and comparative statements, etc.

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 in a team and take initiative;
- Develop a professional network with UNITAR and United Nations staff;
- Propose ways to further UNITAR’s mission;
- Work in a multicultural environment.
- Dates and Duration

Duration: Six months. The traineeship programme is normally on a full-time basis and trainees are expected to work five days a week.
- Minimum requirements

**Eligibility Criteria**:
**Languages**:
A high standard in both oral and written English is required.

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