Advisor for 3D printing of buildings

Contract

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The online volunteer will support and advise UNITAR about the 3D printing of a mock-up simulation village with buildings, tents and huts. The volunteer will guide UNITAR on the creation of the 3D models and their necessary features so they can be printed. In addition, the volunteer will advise on the types of material and printers that could be used for this project. Potentially, if the volunteer has access to a printer and is able to do so, he/she will print some of the models.

• Technology development

• Arts, music, photography and film

  The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is a training arm of the UN system with a mandate related to building capacities for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development through outcome-based training and learning initiatives. The Division for Peace strives to support the (re)establishment of peaceful, just and inclusive societies by enabling individuals, institutions and organisations to contribute meaningfully to sustainable peace. UNITAR’s Pre-Deployment Training & Advisory Team (PDTA) delivers training to thousands of peacekeepers from a variety of troop contributing countries. This training focuses on a broad range of peacekeeping related topics, such as protection of civilians; protection of human rights and women, peace and security. Tactical training in these areas become more effective when participants can visualise the peacekeeping environment. For this purpose, we want to create a miniature simulation village with peacekeeper models.

• Volunteers: 1 needed

• 1-5 hours per week / 6 weeks

  Knowledge and experience in 3D printing. Ideally with access to a 3D printer. Creative and innovative mind. Positive attitude, enthusiasm, and patience with non-technical professionals. English or French speaker.

• Europe

• English, French