Organizational Unit:Research Department
Duration of contract:4 to 6 months
Indicative starting date:May 2015
Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland
Deadline for Application:20 April 2015
Area of Specialization/Thematic Areas: International affairs, training and adult learning, disaster risk reduction, climate change.
Overview
The Research Department is working with several UNITAR programmes to develop new activities in the area of Resilience and Risk Reduction. Under the supervision of the Director of the Research Department, the incumbent will be part of the team and entrusted with research on resilience, risk reduction and capacity development for disaster reduction and preparedness.
Responsibilities
The intern/trainee’s responsibilities will include individual research tasks and generic support to the activities and projects of the Department of Research:
- Participate in research on training and e-learning for resilience and risk reduction.
- Provide assistance to the team in charge of the design and development of an open online course on the Sendai Framework for Action.
- Support the team in the development of online tools and training courses on disaster risk reduction and related areas (such as climate change, local governance, ...).
- Support other activities of the Department and other UNITAR programmes active in the area of resilience and risk reduction.
Specific terms of reference (ToRs) will be established depending on ongoing projects implemented by the department. ToRs will also include learning outcomes of the internship/traineeship and measurable outputs.
Eligibility criteria
Candidates should be enrolled in a degree programme in a under-graduate or post-graduate school, or possess a university-level qualification (undergraduate or higher) in the area of international relations, environment, disaster management, political science, or related subjects. Please note that the status of intern is granted to candidates still enrolled in a university programme, while candidates having completed their education are considered as trainees.
Candidates should have: strong analytical and research skills; some knowledge of the United Nations; ability to write in a clear and concise manner; average computer skills and a high level of individual responsibility, commitment, creativity and sense of initiative. Excellent knowledge of both written and oral English is required. Knowledge of French, Spanish or another UN language is an advantage.
Dates and duration
4 to 6 months, starting in May 2015. The internship/traineeship programme is normally on a full-time basis and interns/trainees are expected to be present in the office five days a week. Requests for part-time arrangements may be considered if agreed before the start of the internship/traineeship.
Remarks
This is a non-remunerated position. General conditions of contracts for the service of Internship/Traineeship apply.
HOW TO APPLY:
Send your CV and motivation letter (one-page) to research@unitar.org quoting “Internship/Traineeship” in the subject line. The deadline to apply is Monday 20 April 2015.
