United Nations Institute for Training and Research

Traineeship – Project Implementation and Partnership Development - Recirculation

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Duty station
🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland
Country / area
Switzerland
Region
Europe
UN system
Secretariat
Category
Trainee
Vacancy code
TR/2026/010
Closes
7/26/2026, 12:00:00 AM

About this role

The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is offering a recirculated traineeship focused on project implementation and partnership development. This role is designed for individuals seeking to gain practical experience in programme delivery, monitoring and evaluation, and applied research. The position emphasizes sustainable and inclusive economic development, specifically looking at how environmental science perspectives can be integrated into capacity-building designs. The trainee will be involved in evidence generation and fostering partnerships to support these objectives. This opportunity is ideal for candidates interested in the intersection of economic development, environmental science, and project management within the UN system. The role provides a platform for professional growth through hands-on involvement in key developmental programmes.

Key requirements

  • Master's degree or equivalent
  • Fluency in English
  • Age under 32

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Requirements at a glance

Required degree
Completion of a master's degree or equivalent is required; candidates who have completed all requirements for a master's degree but are awaiting the award of the degree are also eligible.
Languages
English

Programme delivery, monitoring and evaluation, and applied research in the context of sustainable and inclusive economic development, integration of environmental science perspectives into capacity-building design, evidence generation, and partnership development.

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