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UNICEF Internship Opportunities

What is UNICEF?

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), originally known as the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, was established by the United Nations General Assembly on December 11, 1946, to provide emergency food and healthcare to children and mothers in countries devastated by World War II. In 1950, UNICEF’s mandate was extended to address the long-term needs of children and women in developing countries everywhere. In 1953, it became a permanent part of the United Nations System, and the words “international” and “emergency” were dropped from the organisation’s name, though it retained the original acronym, “UNICEF.”

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 receive experiential learning opportunities in the humanitarian sector, along with meaningful internship experiences that support their academic, professional, and personal development.

What we offer

Our Internship Program offers students and recent graduates the opportunity to gain direct practical work experience.

Duration: An internship typically lasts 6 to 26 weeks. Internships can be full-time or part-time.
Expenses we cover: UNICEF provides interns with a monthly stipend. A one-time lump-sum 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

Your profile could be a good fit if it meets the following criteria:

At least 18 years old.
Enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or PhD program, or have graduated within the past two years.
You must speak at least one UNICEF working language: English, French, or Spanish. The office you apply to may also require fluency in its working language.
Have no immediate relatives (e.g., mother, father, sister, or 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

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 the instructions for the application process.

Carefully review the requirements for each internship opportunity and customise your profile to highlight your suitability for the role.
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Due to the high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.