The Trainee will work closely with the Pre-deployment Training and Advisory Team and provide support with a wide variety of tasks linked to the development and delivery of the Reinforcement Training Package for Military Gender Advisors, online course on intercultural competencies and online course on Conflict-related sexual violences.

Responsibilities/Description of Professional Services:

• Review and implement approved changes on the UN RTP MGA course content and materials to improve harmonization and access to the course.
• Support the development and organization of training materials for in-person training.
• Support with the development and management of an online community of practice for MGA participants.
• Assist with the coordination, development, and implementation of PDTA online courses.
• Support with the management of online courses (responding to participants questions and any other email inquiries);
• Assist with the administrative coordination, development, and implementation of in person trainings.
• Assist in organizing and managing webinars, launch events, and in-person training sessions.
• Help collect and organize data for project reports, including for partners and EMS.
• Support with the drafting of various written outputs.
• Support with translation and edition from English into French and reversely;
• Support with the communication around project activities (preparation of communication and promotional materials, social media posts, etc.).
• Assisting in the day-to-day operational requirements.
• Performing any other duty as requested by the supervisor.

• A university degree in international relations, social science, human rights or related field. Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate/graduate/postgraduate degree or be a recent graduate with the qualifications listed above (if selected, they must commence the traineeship within two years of graduation).
• Interest in peace operations, gender equality, and capacity building.
• The ideal candidate can demonstrate a strong interest in learning, administration, peacekeeping and research.
• Fluency in oral and written English and French is essential. Knowledge another official UN language would be an advantage.
• Skills required: The applicant has organizational skills, shows initiative and dedication, and demonstrates independence at work and attention to detail. The candidate is a self-starter, out of the box thinker, and solution oriented. In addition, good communication skills (both written and oral) are essential in order to be able to work with various stakeholders from different cultural and professional backgrounds. Motivation for continuous learning, as well as administrative and logistical support to the team are essential. Knowledge of using social media and other applications is desirable.
• Other: Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) are required. Proficiency in writing, editing and presentation skills.