Closing Date: 23 April 2025
Join UNITAR as a Training Assistant – Tailor-Made
Background
In an increasingly globalized world, where the importance of multilateral dialogue and cooperation is ever growing, the demand of Member States for capacity development is constantly rising. As governments are facing the challenge of covering a growing number of increasingly complex and interconnected issues on policymaking agendas, it is vital that their diplomats perform effectively and efficiently. To support Member States in the achievement of this goal, UNITAR’s Multilateral Diplomacy Programme Unit raises awareness and transfers knowledge on the practices, policies and procedures of the multilateral working environment and the United Nations intergovernmental machinery as well as on emerging diplomatic challenges. Courses are designed for the benefit of diplomats belonging to UN Member States and increasingly other actors.
Accountabilities
Under the supervision of the Senior Programme Specialist of the Multilateral Diplomacy Programme Unit, the Training Assistant will assist in the preparation and implementation of tailor-made activities in the field of Multilateral Diplomacy. These activities are designed traditionally for representatives of Member States posted in capitals at the UN Headquarters in New York, UN Offices in Geneva, Nairobi, Vienna, and at Regional Commissions, but more recently participants include students, individuals or private sector organisations. The Training Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:
- Supporting UNITAR’s Multilateral Diplomacy Programme Unit with its tailor-made / a la carte activities for UN Member States:
- Monitoring developments in diplomacy and international affairs and liaising with diplomats, public officials, staff of international organizations and donors in view of identifying training needs and responding to requests for the design, development and funding of diplomacy-related projects, activities and initiatives;
- Producing project documents and proposals for submission to potential donors;
- Monitoring and evaluation of projects and activities, and drafting reports for submission to donors and other project partners;
- Assisting in the management and update of the programme’s website, liaising internally on matters related to communications, including coordinating the production of publicity materials and website announcements;
- Performing other tasks to ensure effective programme development and implementation.
- Supporting UNITAR’s Multilateral Diplomacy Programme Unit with its tailor-made / a la carte activities targeted at individuals or private sector organisations:
- Monitoring market developments and trends to identify innovative training activities to target individuals and/or private sector organisations;
- Adapting existing Programme activities and portfolios, to make them more accessible and attractive to different types of participants not currently targeted;
- Liaising with universities and private sector donors in view of identifying their training needs and responding to requests for the design, development and funding of diplomacy-related projects, activities and initiatives;
- Producing project documents and proposals for submission to potential donors;
- Monitoring and evaluation of existing projects and activities, and drafting reports for submission to donors and other project partners;
- Performing other tasks to ensure effective programme development and implementation.
Work implies frequent interaction with the following:
- Staff in related programmes, units, sections and offices of the Institute;
- Diplomatic staff of Permanent Missions accredited to the United Nations Offices;
- Counterparts working in other international organizations, including those in the United Nations system;
- Staff in the training and professional development departments/divisions of Ministries of Foreign Affairs; and
- Non-governmental organizations, universities, the private sector and the press/media.
Minimum requirements
Education: University degree in international relations, humanities or related field, or equivalent combination of education/training with sound working experience in the training and learning fields, in particular in the context of the UN System.
Experience: Minimum 1 year of professional experience, with proven experience in the implementation of diplomatic training activities; sound experience working with administration and website management; experience with the implementation and delivery of training activities is a mandatory requirement, preferably within the UN System.
Other skills: Information technology skills; ability to carry out research; experience with emerging technologies. Working experience in course design and implementation is highly desirable.
Language: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language would be an advantage.
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