UNICEF Internship Program for International Students 2023

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you.

Different application deadlines exist for the different number of internships. Click the link below to view the Internship positions and deadlines.

The UNICEF Internship Programme offers eligiblestudents the opportunity to acquire direct practical experience in UNICEF’s work. UNICEF is active in various functional areas related to its mandate, which can be categorized in three main pillars: Programme and Policy, External Relations and Operations.

Internships are offered depending on the needs and capacity of offices to receive and supervise interns. 

• Table of Content
• About United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)
• UNICEF Internship Program
• Aim and Benefits of UNICEF Internship Program
• Requirements for UNICEF Internship Program 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 Program

Aim and Benefits of UNICEF Internship Program

Internships at UNICEF are typically non-remunerative. All successful applicants are expected to make their own arrangements for travel, lodging and living expenses during the internship period. 

Requirements for UNICEF Internship Program Qualification

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

• Be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or PhD degree programme. Applicants enrolled in an undergraduate school must have completed at least two years of full-time studies.
• 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 is required.
• Have excellent academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records.

Additional consideration will be given to any past professional experience.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

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 more details on the Internship Programme, please see our Internship FAQ page.

For more details, visit UNICEF website