The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is recruiting a Finance and Administration Trainee for its Division for Multilateral Diplomacy in New York. The six-month, in-person traineeship (reference TR/2026/015) is open to degree students and recent graduates in business administration, finance or a related subject, and applications close on 04 November 2026.
Vacancy at a Glance
🔖 Reference: TR/2026/015
📋 Vacancy type: Trainee
⏱️ Duration: Six months, in person
🏢 Location: New York Office
🔢 Number of positions: 1
UNITAR: The Training Arm of the United Nations
UNITAR is the training and capacity-development arm of the United Nations. Its mission is to bridge knowledge and skills gaps through impactful training, research and innovative learning solutions across peace, diplomacy, sustainable development and effective governance.
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Your Typical Tasks
🎯 Operations: provide operational and administrative support in the coordination of training programmes
🧾 Finance: support financial processes, such as activity budgets and reconciliation of payments
🛒 Procurement: support purchase requests and related invoices
🗄️ Records: maintain internal databases, spreadsheets, trackers and files
✈️ Travel: support the coordination of travel
Eligibility Criteria
🎓 Currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or postgraduate degree in business administration, finance or a related subject, or a recent graduate of these programmes.
Recent graduates must commence the traineeship within two years of graduation.
Language Requirements
A high standard in both oral and written English is required. Knowledge of other UN working languages is an advantage.
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Deadline
⏳ 04 November 2026
