Transitional Justice and Peacebuilding - Internship/Traineeship - UNITAR

Programme description

The UNITAR Peacekeeping Training Programme (PTP) is a specialized programme in the framework of the Peace, Security and Diplomacy Unit of UNITAR, which offers a systematic and comprehensive preparation, through innovative and results-oriented trainings, in the fields of peacekeeping and peacebuilding. Since its establishment in 2009, UNITAR PTP provides high-quality training comprised of both basic and advanced courses.

UNITAR PTP offers an internship/traineeship opportunity for young professionals or fresh postgraduate students. The working experience is designed to allow interns/trainees to strengthen their knowledge and gain practical experience in the training and learning field, with a specialization in topics related to peacekeeping and peacebuilding.

The project:

In the past 60 years, many are the lessons learnt in the field of transitional justice, particularly with regard to truth-seeking, justice mechanisms and reforming state institutions. Drawing on these experiences, UNITAR PTP's experts developed a vision that promotes a holistic approach to transitional justice, integrating its strategies and including its mechanisms and measures in the broader framework of the peacebuilding and reconciliation efforts. To this extent, UNITAR PTP approaches Transitional Justice through a practical problem-solving perspective aiming at developing a solid awareness of the transitional justice framework and concepts while also emphasizing its role and potentialities in post-conflict contexts.

In the midst of its initiatives, UNITAR PTP aims at assisting societies devastated by conflict or emerging from repressive rule to re-establish the rule of law and come to terms with large-scale human rights violations. UNITAR PTP therefore offers a variety of training activities related to transitional justice and human rights in order to ensure accountability, serve justice and achieve reconciliation.

The internship / traineeship

UNITAR PTP is now accepting applications from qualified applicants interested in working for a minimum of four months on a full-time unpaid basis at UNITAR headquarters in Geneva. Under the supervision of the Manager of the Peacekeeping Training Programme, the intern/trainee will assist in the day to day work of the unit which entails a wide range of activities.

Individual work plans will be designed in accordance with specific terms of reference, which also highlight learning objectives as the internship/traineeship is intended to allow trainees/interns to develop specific skills and competences.

Specific working areas will include:

· Support PTP staff in the development of an e-learning course on “Transitional Justice”:

o Support the drafting of the course narratives;

o Support the development of a fictitious scenario for the course activities;

o Support the conceptualization of the course activities;

o Support the course technical development.

· Support PTP staff in the finalization of a training handbook on “Transitional Justice and Peacebuilding”:

o Support the conceptualization of the structure of the handbook;

o Support the development of the training activities included in the handbook;

o Support the conceptualization of the layout of the handbook;

o Support with editorial tasks requested for the handbook finalization.

· Conduct research for the development of basic and advanced courses related to Rule of Law.

· Provide general assistance to PTP by supporting the manager and staff with the implementation of specific projects and other activities being carried out by the Peace, Security and Diplomacy Unit.

· Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Applicants should have a solid background in the following fields:

· Transitional Justice and Peacebuilding;

· United Nations Rule of Law system and mechanisms;

· Education/Training.

Skills required

The intern/trainee should possess good organizational and research skills, working knowledge of MS Office Suite, excellent internet and e-mail skills, and readiness to learn new IT tools in order to be able to efficiently work in the virtual learning environment. Other qualities, such as willingness to learn, dedication and independence at work are welcome.

Languages

Proficiency in English and French is essential; knowledge of another UN language will be considered an asset.

Internship term: up to six months

Indicative starting date: 12 January 2015

Deadline for application: 28 November 2014

Tentative interview dates: 4-5 December 2014

Status

Interns are considered gratis personnel. They are not financially remunerated by UNITAR. They are not staff members and shall not represent the Institute in any official capacity.

HOW TO APPLY:

Send your CV and motivation letter to ptp@unitar.org indicating “Internship Transitional Justice” in your subject line.