UNITAR Traineeship 2026/2027: Multilateral Diplomacy Programme – Field Visits and Online Training Programmes - Global South Opportunities

The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) has announced a traineeship opportunity within its Multilateral Diplomacy Programme (MDP), offering students and recent graduates an opp

The opportunity is open to applicants who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or postgraduate degree programme in a relevant academic discipline or who have recently graduated.

Eligible academic backgrounds include:

• International Relations.
• Education.
• History.
• Law.
• Political Science.
• Languages.
• Other related academic disciplines.

Recent graduates must commence the traineeship within two years of graduation if selected.

Candidates are expected to demonstrate strong organisational abilities, a proactive attitude and the capacity to work effectively as part of a team.

Working under the supervision of the Associate Programme Officer of the Multilateral Diplomacy Programme, the selected trainee will assist with the preparation, coordination and implementation of various training activities.

The responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating logistical arrangements before, during and after training programmes.
• Communicating and liaising with partner institutions.
• Collecting and managing participant information.
• Preparing documentation required by partner institutions.
• Supporting the management and organisation of content on UNITAR’s virtual e-Learning platform.
• Coordinating arrangements for participants travelling to Geneva for Field Visits.
• Facilitating and monitoring face-to-face and online training sessions.
• Supporting the implementation of live online learning activities.
• Accompanying participant groups during Field Visits in Geneva.
• Contributing to the programme’s outreach, communication and visibility strategies.
• Developing and improving online learning resources and other training materials.

The position will provide practical exposure to international programme management, event coordination, digital learning, stakeholder engagement and institutional communication.