United Nations Immersion Programme 2023 - Geneva

Dates: May Edition: Field Visit: 22 - 26  Field Visit: 22 - 26 May 2023 /   E-Learning Course: 24 Apr - 21 May 2023 /   Premium Package: 24 Apr - 26 May 2023. July Edition: Field Visit: 17- 21 July 2023 /   E-Learning Course: 19 Jun - 16 July 2023  /   Premium Package: 19 Jun - 21 July 2023. August Edition: Field Visit: 21 - 25 August 2023 /   E-Learning Course: 24 July- 20 August 2023 /  Premium Package: 24 July- 25 August 2023

UN IMMERSION PROGRAMME

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 paths. 

CONTENT

The UN Immersion Programme to Geneva serves to provide an overview of the United Nations. It will help participants build a solid knowledge of themes and topics in international affairs, deliver training in core diplomatic skills and offer activities with the following Geneva-based agencies:

• United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) 

• United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCHR) 

• World Trade Organisation (WTO)

• International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) 

• World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) 

It will provide an in-depth focus on career development in the United Nations, as well as on leadership skills. Training workshops on these topics will provide a considerable part of the activity.

PREMIUM PACKAGE

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 a preparatory e-Learning course. It is implemented on the UNITAR online platform in the four weeks prior to the field visit and thereby sets the stage for their time at the UN.  

It is comprised of 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, 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).

PARTICIPANTS

The Immersion Programme is open to everyone with a deep interest in the United Nations. Participants can come from the public or private sector, NGOs, think tanks and academia. University students and participants from entirely different backgrounds are equally welcome to apply. 

In order to ensure the highest quality standards, a maximum of 30 participants per field visit, and 50 participants per online training program will be allowed. Slots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. At the end of the programmes, participants will receive a UNITAR certificate of completion.

REGISTRATION

UNITAR warmly welcomes your participation and looks forward to receiving you in Geneva this spring and summer: