The Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies
We are seeking a (part-time) trainee to support the Coordination Unit of the Finnish University Partnership for International Development (UniPID). The trainee will mostly work remotely at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies of the University of Eastern Finland on the Joensuu campus. Please find more information below and submit your application by 28 October 2026. UniPID is seeking a trainee to support the Coordination Unit, particularly in communications and the implementation of events. UniPID coordinates and participates in a number of externally funded projects. These projects serve to support the Finnish research community in their collaborative partnerships with counterparts in the Global South.
About UniPID
- The Finnish University Partnership for International Development (UniPID) is a network of 10 Finnish universities, established in 2002 to strengthen the capacity of its member universities to enhance global responsibility and Global South perspectives in their education, research, and societal engagement.
- UniPID also promotes equitable and inclusive global partnerships that advance sustainable development.
- UniPID is coordinated by the Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies of the University of Eastern Finland.
Tasks
- The trainee will assist UniPID’s Coordination Unit in communications and the organisation of events. The main duties:
- Communication: Assisting in the coordination of communications. This may include managing social media channels, drafting newsletters, and planning and implementing communications materials on the activities of the network and its projects in order to reach Finnish and international audiences.
- Organising virtual and on-site events: assisting in the planning and organisation of events and meetings, including participant registration and management, technical support and reporting.
- In addition to the above-mentioned tasks, there will be tasks associated with the Development Days 2027 Conference (DevDays2027), which is organised by the Finnish Society for Development Research (FSDR) in collaboration with UniPID and other stakeholders.
- The Development Days is Finland’s largest annual international conference dedicated to development research, practice, and activism. The conference will feature a broad spectrum of topics through working groups and panel discussions.
- The responsibilities will include:
- Event organisation: Assisting with the planning and organisation of DevDays2027, managing conference registration, drafting the conference programme, aiding with travel arrangements, assisting in budget-related matters, and providing other technical support.
- Communication: Designing a communication strategy and actions for DevDays