UNICEF 2022 Internship Programme

The UNICEF Internship Programme offers students and recent graduates the opportunity to gain direct practical experience with UNICEF's work. Internship opportunities are available worldwide. 

When a UNICEF office identifies the need for an intern to support their team, they publish the opportunity, and all eligible candidates can submit their application through our website. You can find current opportunities on our vacancies page.

• Table of Content
• About United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)
• UNICEF Internship Programme
• Aim and Benefits of UNICEF Internship Programme
• Requirements for UNICEF Internship Programme Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)

For 70 years, UNICEF has worked to improve the lives of children and their families. Despite remarkable challenges around the world, UNICEF staffers fight for the rights of every child seeking safe shelter, nutrition, protection from disaster and conflicts, and equality. UNICEF works with the United Nations and its agencies to make sure that children are on the global agenda. UNICEF strikes a balance between thorough research and practical solutions for children.... read more... continue reading

UNICEF Internship Programme

Aim and Benefits of UNICEF Internship Programme

All our interns are entitled to a stipend as a contribution towards living expenses, paid by UNICEF or a partner institution. A one-time lump sum, as a contribution towards travel and visa costs, may also be granted when funding is available.

Requirements for UNICEF Internship Programme Qualification

To be considered for an internship, you must meet the following requirements:

• Be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or PhD programme or have graduated within the past two years.
• Be 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 excellent academic performance as demonstrated by recent university/education records.
• Have no immediate relatives (e.g. mother, father, sister, brother) working with UNICEF.
• Have no other relatives in your reporting line of authority.
• Be at least 18 years old.

Additional consideration will be given to any professional experience relevant to the function you’re applying for.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit UNICEF website.