Internship/Traineeship - E-learning and Social Media UNITAR Peacekeeping Training Programme

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.

Specific working areas will include:

• Support the further development of a community of practice;
• Support the delivery of e-Learning courses - in particular: updating the VLE; creating accounts; sending welcome e-mails to participants; sending certificates (at the end of the course); collecting evaluation reports; collecting facilitator reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Coordinate the visibility of the programme on social media and any other relevant platform
• Support in the development of promotional material (video, podcasts, written material)

Qualifications

Applicants should have a solid background in the following fields:

• Learning Design, with a specific focus on e-learning
• IT and learning platform management
• Communication through social media

Skills required

The intern/trainee should have working knowledge in the fields of learning design and technical learning support. More specifically, the applicant should have experience working with Moodle administration and the technical management of learning platforms. Furthermore the applicant should be familiar with systematic communication strategies through social media channels. 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 to ptp@unitar.org indicating 'Internship E-learning and Social Media' in your subject line.