Research, Data Management, E-learning, Horizon Scanning, Report Writing

The Social Development Programme Unit (SDPU) of UNITAR provides training to local actors to enhance their capacity to achieve sustainable development in their areas of influence, with a particular focus on the Sustainable Development Goals and Agenda 2030. At the core of the training activities are workshops and seminars, many of which are implemented through a network of regional training centres for local authorities and leaders – the CIFAL Global Network – as well as e-learning courses. In addition, there are training activities directly implemented by the SDPU team.

Under the direct supervision of the Director, the Trainee shall undertake tasks related to horizon scanning, reporting, data management, portfolio management, and communications. This includes the provision of assistance in designing and/or rolling-out both face-to-face and online training activities, as well as organizing knowledge-sharing events and overseeing website management.

• Support the update of selected existing courses and assist in designing, developing, delivering, and monitoring training activities both online and in-person.
• Support the promotion of courses for increased outreach to beneficiaries
• Assist with the evaluation of the selected courses
• Support the team in internal and external research-related matters
• Support the team in identifying new calls and drafting proposals

• Enhance professional skills in project management and content development.
• Gain hands-on experience in working in an UN agency
• Gain deeper understanding of UNITAR and its work.
• Enhance their creative and logical skills in assisting in learning and training events.
• Develop a professional network.
• Enhance their social and teamwork skills to adapt to change and embrace diversity, especially with colleagues, participants, and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.

The Trainee will report to Alex Mejia, Director, Division for People

A monthly stipend of CHF 900

• Research is satisfactorily done, and articles, posts and/or reports properly developed about the different lines of work, according to the needs of the SDPU.
• Set of metrics to assess outreach of the initiatives and projects is drafted accordingly.
• Development and implementation of various e-learning courses are adequately supported.
• Research executed and its relevant inputs given on key current local development and capacity-building trends as appropriate.
• The support on mapping exercises is effectively provided, and the identification of potential organizations and beneficiaries to increase the outreach of the initiatives is efficiently assisted.

• All deliverables are delivered within an agreed timeframe.
• All deliverables are of high quality.
• Timely and quality of interactions with other colleagues

Professionalism: Ability to follow up on project work-plan. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations; takes responsibility for incorporating gender and inclusivity perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women.

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.

Technology awareness: Fully proficient in computer skills, with ability to use a variety of software and applications.

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.