• Support drafting, editing, and preparing communication materials such as social media posts, web page content, newsletters, and reports, ensuring alignment with UNITAR's overall communication strategy and objectives;
• Assist with the preparation of social media campaigns for international days, ensuring high engagement and visibility;
• Collect the content necessary for the preparation of communication materials;
• Collaborate with the Division for Peace communications team to develop and schedule PDTA communication materials;
• Contribute to the development and editing of internal reports, such as the quarterly report and annual report;
• Assist in the ongoing updates and improvements of the PDTA web , ensuring that all content is up to date, engaging, and of high quality;
• Provide administrative support within the communication team, including organizing meetings, managing digital files, and preparing internal documents as needed;
• Offer logistical and administrative support for the implementation of section’s communication activities;
• Support with the drafting of a communication plan around PDTA activities;
• Provide further support as requested by the supervisor.

• University degree in communication, media studies, journalism, public relations, marketing, 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).
• The ideal candidate can demonstrate a strong interest in learning, communications, peacekeeping and research.
• Other: Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe) are required. Proficiency in writing, editing and presentation skills.
• 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 communications support to the team are essential. Knowledge of using social media and other applications is necessary.
• Interest in the work of UNITAR’s Division for Peace and peace operations.