United Nation 2023 Immersion Program Geneva (Switzerland)

During the upcoming year, UNITAR is delighted to deliver more 5-day field visits to Geneva. We will offer participants the chance to fully immerse themselves into the host city of the main UN offices and thereby gain first-hand experience of the United Nations.   

UNITAR will host most of the activities in the headquarters of the UN at Geneva, the historic Palais des Nations. They will consist of a nuanced balance between the following elements: 

• Expert lectures  
• Training workshops  
• Multilateral conferences  
• Private guided tours  
• Career development sessions  

The purpose is to equip participants with knowledge and skills in diplomacy, empowering them to work more effectively and efficiently in any international environment. It further aspires to offer access to the UN’s institutions and staff to build up networks and gain insights into future career steps. 

• Table of Content
• About United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
• UNITAR Immersion Program
• Aim and Benefits of UNITAR Immersion Program
• Requirements for UNITAR Immersion Program Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for UNITAR Immersion Program
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)

UNITAR Immersion Program

Aim and Benefits of UNITAR Immersion Program

The purpose is to equip participants with knowledge and skills in diplomacy, empowering them to work more effectively and efficiently in any international environment. It further aspires to offer access to the UN’s institutions and staff to build up networks and gain insights into future career steps. 

Requirements for UNITAR Immersion Program Qualification

To be eligible for United Nations Young Leaders Online Training Programme, applicants are expected to meet the following conditions:

• Applicants from across the world
• Applicants must be graduates
• Participants can come from the public or private sector
• The Programme is open to everyone with a deep interest in the United Nations
• University students and participants from an entirely different background are equally welcome to apply

Interview date, Process and Venue for UNITAR Immersion Program

Participants also have the chance to opt for an Immersion Programme premium package. This includes the 4-weeks UN Young Leaders Online Training Programme as preparatory e-Learning course. It is implemented on the UNITAR online platformin the four weeks prior to the field visit and thereby sets the stage for their time at the UN.  

It comprises 4 different modules, which can be studied in a self-paced manner and require 6-8 hours of studying per week. It includes 5 hours of live components per week with UN experts, weekly reading material, multimedia files as well as moderated discussion boards:  

• Module 1: The United Nations 
• Module 2: Conference Diplomacy 
• Module 3: Sustainable Development Goals
• Module 4: Cross-cultural Communication 

For premium package participants, the accommodation in Geneva during the field visit is included in the fee. UNITAR will provide 6 nights in a reputable hotel in close proximity to the United Nations institutions (check-in: Sunday before, check-out: Saturday after).

• Winter Edition:   Field Visit: 30 Jan - 03 Feb 2023   /   E-Learning Course: 02 - 27 Jan 2023   /   Premium Package: 02 Jan - 03 Feb 2023

• Spring Edition:   Field Visit: 22 - 26 May 2023   /   E-Learning Course: 24 Apr - 21 May 2023   /   Premium Package: 24 Apr - 26 May 2023

Application Deadline

How to Apply

To be considered for United Nations Young Leaders Online Training Programme, participants are to  registered for the winter program of United Nations Young Leaders Online Training by clicking the links for field visit, E-learning Course and Full package (E-learning & field visit).

for more details visit: UNITAR website