Apply for the UNICEF Internship Programme
The UNICEF Internship Programme offers students and recent graduates from diverse academic backgrounds the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with UNICEF through global internship opportunities.
Interns at UNICEF get experiential learning opportunities in the humanitarian sector and a meaningful internship experience that will support their academic, professional and personal development.
What we offer – UNICEF Internship Programme
- Our Internship Programme offers students and recent graduates the opportunity to gain direct practical work experience.
- • Duration: The duration of an internship is normally between six and twenty-six weeks. Internships can be on a full-time or a part-time basis.
- • Expenses we cover: UNICEF provides a monthly stipend to interns. A one-time lump sum, as a contribution towards travel and visa costs, may also be granted when funding is available.
- • Visa: If necessary, UNICEF will provide relevant supporting documents for our visa applications
Requirements – What we offer
- Your profile could be a good fit if it meets the following requirements:
- • At least 18 years old.
- • Enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or PhD programme, or have graduated within the past two years.
- • Proficient in at least one of UNICEF’s working languages: English, French or Spanish. Fluency in the working language of the office you are applying to, may also be required.
- • Have no immediate relatives (e.g., mother, father, sister, brother) working with UNICEF, or any other relatives in your reporting line of authority.
- • Have strong academic performance and motivation
- • Additional consideration will be given to any professional experience relevant to the function you’re applying for.
How to apply – What we offer
- Internship opportunities are offered throughout the year. You can find current opportunities on our vacancies page.
- Once you identify a vacancy of interest please click on the button “Apply Now” and then proceed with instructions for the application process.
- • Carefully review the requirements for each internship opportunity and customize your profile to highlight your suitability for the role.
- • Build a compelling profile and get your dream job with these application and assessment tips.
- • Due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- For details visit the official website
