Closing date: Thursday, 17 December 2015

Organizational Unit: Peacekeeping Training Programme

Duration of contract: five to six months (preferable six months)

Indicative start date: 11 January 2016

Deadline for applications: 17 December 2015

Deadline for applications: 22 December 2015

Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland

Programme description

The Peacekeeping Training Programme contributes to the international community's efforts towards the peaceful resolution of conflicts and the building of lasting peace. Recognizing that peace is a prerequisite for the achievement of the post-2015 sustainable development goals, the Peacekeeping Training Programme supports the development of capacities in the areas of peacekeeping, peacebuilding and crisis management. Through innovative and results-oriented approaches, the Programme strengthens knowledge and skills of individuals, groups or institutions.

UNITAR PTP offers an internship/traineeship opportunity for university students or freshly postgraduates. The working experience is designed to allow interns/trainees to strengthen their knowledge and gain practical experience in the training and learning field, with a specialization in topics related to peacekeeping and peacebuilding.

The internship/traineeship

UNITAR PTP is now accepting applications from qualified applicants interested in working for a minimum of five months on a full-time unpaid basis at UNITAR headquarters in Geneva. Under the supervision of the Manager of the Peacekeeping Training Programme, the intern/trainee will assist in the day to day work of the unit which entails a wide range of activities.

Individual work plans will be designed in accordance with specific terms of reference, which also highlight learning objectives as the internship/traineeship is intended to allow interns/trainees to develop specific skills and competences.

Support the production of communication and marketing materials (brochures, leaflets, posters) related to the Programme;
Support the production of communication and marketing materials (brochures, leaflets, posters) specifically related to the International Master's Degree in Conflictology;
Support the development of the visual layout for training manuals;
Support the re-design of Programme web pages, as well as of courses web pages on UNITAR virtual learning environment;
Assist with any other task upon request of the Supervisor

Qualifications

Applicants should have a solid background in the following fields:

Graphic Design
Visual communication

Skills required

The intern/trainee should have working knowledge in the fields of graphic design and video editing. More specifically, the applicant should be proficient in the use of the following programmes: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign and Adobe Photoshop. Furthermore, proficiency in Adobe After effects and Adobe Premiere are welcome. Other qualities, such as willingness to learn, dedication and independence at work are welcome.

Languages

Proficiency in English is essential; proficiency in French or another UN language will be considered an asset.

Status

Interns/trainees are considered gratis personnel. They are not financially remunerated by UNITAR. They are not staff members and shall not represent the Institute in any official capacity.

How to apply

Send your CV and motivation letter as well as a sample of your design work to ptp@unitar.org indicating 'Internship Design and Marketing' in your subject line.