United Nations Young Leaders Online Training Programme

Suitably qualified young leaders are invited to submit application for the United Nations Young Leaders Online Training Programme which consists of a 4 weeks e-Learning course implemented on UNITAR’s e-learning platform. The course will comprises of 4 different modules, which can be studied in a self-paced manner and require 4 to 6 hours of studying per week. The course modules are:

Module 1: The United Nations
Module 2: Conference Diplomacy
Module 3: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Module 4: Cosmopolitan Communication

The course includes weekly reading material, multimedia files as well as discussion boards exchanging views with fellow participants and UNITAR instructors. In addition, the Young Leaders Online Training Programme will be complemented by several 1 to 5 hour live-webinars. These will be delivered through the organization zoom platform by UN experts. In addition to the below live-webinars, there will be one 3 to 5 hours e-workshop per week. These e-workshop will focus on Leadership as well as on getting to know Geneva’s multilateral environment through virtual guided tours through the UN Palais des Nations as well as the diplomatic district of Geneva. The webinars will comprise of the following topics below:

Webinar A – The United Nations System
Webinar B – The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Webinar C – Model United Nations (MUN) Training
Webinar D – UN Career Development

Eligibility for the United Nations Young Leaders Online Training Programme:

The online Training Programme is open to all actors related to international affairs wishing to take on leadership roles in their respective environment and to build up knowledge and skills related to the UN and International Geneva.
Applicants can include university students, high school students and other aspiring young leaders of similar background. Junior professionals from public and private sector and senior officials who are young at heart are equally welcome to apply.
In order for the organizers to ensure the highest quality standards, the registration will be closed after 30 participants. Slots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. At the end of the programme, all participants will receive an official UNITAR certificate of completion.

It is important to note that UNITAR will be responsible for the overall design, coordination and implementation of the online Training Programme. It will liaise with participants regularly before the activity’s implementation in order to ensure a smooth and flawless organization for everyone involved. The participants are responsible to ensure they have the basic necessary hardware, software and connectivity to engage in online training activities.

Method of Application for the United Nations Young Leaders Online Training Programme:

Interested applicants who wish to register are required to visit one of the following links below. Applicants will be asked to create their own profile on the UNITAR website and will then be guided through the process. Applicants should feel free to contact the organizer in case of any questions.

Application Deadline: December 28, 2022.

Kindly visit the official website for more information