Typical tasks assigned to the trainee may include the following:

• Assist with the communications strategy for the Unit;
• Support colleagues in the development of MDPU’s external communication products, such as brochures, advertisements, mass mailings (email marketing), web design, and videos;
• Update landing pages and website pages;
• Manage review and submission of news articles or written overviews for past and future activities and programmes;
• Develop and maintain communications plans and schedules to promote the Unit’s training programmes, events and initiatives;
• Research specific subject areas, and/or promotional opportunities;
• Help identify opportunities to reach a particular audience, such as student fairs, etc. and manage related details, such as budget, timelines, and creation of materials required.
• Monitor MDPU’s LinkedIn Alumni Group and develop content drafts for Communication Team’s review and approval, as well as other information platforms;
• Edit and subtitle videos for UNITAR’s social media channels, website, or courses, using dedicated software (such as Adobe Premiere Pro or Canva);
• Take photographs and shoot short videos at various events and training activities;
• Manage internal and external mass mailings using Mailjet

The tasks listed above may vary and those assigned may be reviewed during the contract period to reflect changes in programme needs and priorities.

• Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate/graduate/postgraduate degree (within either communication, public relations, graphic design, video production/editing, marketing, or international relations or related field) or be a recent graduate of the aforementioned (if selected, they must commence the traineeship within two years of graduation).

Candidates should also have:

• A demonstrated interest in the United Nations and UNITAR, specifically
• A strong interest in communications and outreach activities
• The ability to write in a clear and concise manner
• Analytical and research skills
• Basic computer skills (online tools, word processing, excel, power point, internet searches, etc.) at a minimum
• The ability to work collaboratively as well as independently
• The ability to work in a multi-cultural, fast-paced environment
• A high level of individual responsibility, commitment and initiative
• The ability to prioritize and manage multiple project deadlines simultaneously
• An exceptional attention to detail (critical)
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills
• A strong sense of storytelling is a plus
• Additional Skills: Knowledge of Graphic Design; Adobe Creative Suite; Adobe Premiere Pro/Video editing; Canva, Trello or Hootsuite, Notion; or related programmes is extremely advantageous.
• Excellent knowledge in both oral and written English are required. Knowledge of other UN working languages (especially French or Arabic) is an advantage.