United Nations Immersion Programme 2024: This summer, UNITAR is delighted to deliver two 5-day field visit to Geneva, Switzerland. This 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.
Applications are invited around the globe for participation in the 2024 editions of the United Nations Immersion Programme.
Introduction.
The UN Immersion Programme to Geneva serves to provide an overview of the United Nations. It will help participants build solid ground 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)
UNITAR offers the Immersion Programmes to Geneva in four editions, in May, July and August 2024. It will provide an in-depth focus on career development in the United Nations.
In case that due to any COVID-19-related travel restrictions, participants registered for the field visit to Geneva are unable to travel to Switzerland this summer, it is possible for them to attend the United Nations Online Immersion Programme free of charge.
United Nations Immersion Programme 2024 | Program Elements
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
PREMIUM PACKAGE
Participants also have the chance to opt for an UN 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).
United Nations Immersion Programme Eligibility Requirements
The United Nations Immersion Programme 2024 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 an entirely different background are equally welcome to apply.
Selection Criteria
In order to ensure the highest quality standards, a maximum of 20 participants per field visit and 30 per online training programme will be allowed. Slots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. At the end of each visit, all participants will receive a UNITAR certificate of completion.
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How to Apply for United Nations Immersion Programme.
The United Nations Immersion Programme 2024 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 an entirely different background 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 programme 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.
Method of Application.
In order to register for the United Nations Immersion Programme 2024, kindly click on the following buttons and follow the below steps:
- On the event page, click on “registration”. The programme will the be added to your shopping cart.
- Click on the “check out” button
- Create your own profile on the UNITAR event page and fill out the required sections
- Review the correctness of all information and choose payment method: (i) credit card or (ii) bank transfer
- If you choose credit card, your payment is definite and is completed immediately on the spot
- If you choose to pay by bank transfer, your payment is not definite yet and could be delayed to a later point in time
- In either of both choices, click on complete payment. UNITAR will follow up with you via email thereafter
Registration Portal Links:
UNITAR warmly welcomes your participation and looks forward to welcoming you to Geneva this summer. Registration varies by start date. Please visit UNITAR registration portal (link below) and use the appropriate link to register.
Application Deadline: Varies by Start Date
