Diplomacy Traineeship: Multilateral Admin & Finance (NY)

UNITAR; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

UNITAR, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research, invites applications for a Traineeship – Division for Multilateral Diplomacy, New York Office (Finance & Administration). The position focuses on administrative coordination of in-person and online training activities and related support in New York.

Start between November and December 2026 for six months, normally full-time. Enrolled undergraduate/graduate students in business administration or finance, or related fields, are

Qualifications

• Proven administrative and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow complex guidelines and processes.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Analytical skills and computer literacy (Excel, Word, online tools, AI).

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and administrative support in coordinating training programmes and events.
• Support financial processes, such as activity budgets and reconciliation of payments.
• Support procurement processes, such as purchase requests and related invoices.
• Monitor office and training supplies.
• Maintain internal databases, spreadsheets, trackers and files for administrative actions.
• Support admin coordination between New York and Geneva offices.
• Assist in verification of office equipment and inventory records.
• Support internal reporting processes and travel coordination.
• Assist with internal meeting arrangements.

Job description

UNITAR, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research, invites applications for a Traineeship – Division for Multilateral Diplomacy, New York Office (Finance & Administration). The position focuses on administrative coordination of in-person and online training activities and related support in New York.

Start between November and December 2026 for six months, normally full-time. Enrolled undergraduate/graduate students in business administration or finance, or related fields, are