🌍 Overview
💰
Award Amount
Varies by location (Based on local cost of living)
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Deadline
Rolling (Varies by specific vacancy notice)
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Fields
Social Sciences, International Relations, Public Health, Education, Finance, IT, Communications, and related fields
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Awards/Year
Approximately 300-500 annually worldwide
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Study Country
Global (Multiple Locations)
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Provider
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
The UNICEF Internship Programme offers eligible students and recent graduates the opportunity to acquire direct practical experience in UNICEF's work. The program is designed to provide professional experience in the humanitarian sector and exposure to the work of the United Nations.
👥 Who Should Apply
Open to all nationalities; must have excellent academic performance; must have no immediate relatives working for UNICEF.
🏛️ Host University
Not University Specific (UNICEF Offices Worldwide)
🔬 Fields of Study
Social Sciences, International Relations, Public Health, Education, Finance, IT, Communications, and related fields
✨ Key Benefits
Provides a monthly stipend for living expenses, a one-time travel contribution for those relocating, and comprehensive medical insurance for the duration of the internship.
🎯 Target Students
International and Domestic Students
🏷 Tags
UN
Internship
Paid
Graduate
Global
Humanitarian
International Development
💸 Funding Breakdown
Tuition
No (Internship position)
Living Stipend
Yes (Monthly stipend provided to all interns)
Total Award
Varies by location (Based on
✈️ Travel: Yes (Lump sum for travel costs provided if applicable)
🏠 Accommodation: No (Stipend intended to cover housing)
💊 Health Insurance: Yes (UNICEF provides basic medical insurance coverage)
🔄 Renewable: No
💳 App Fee: $0 (Free)
🎓 Tuition Coverage
No (Internship position)
🏠 Living Stipend
Yes (Monthly stipend provided to all interns)
🏡 Accommodation
No (Stipend intended to cover housing)
✈️ Travel Allowance
Yes (Lump sum for travel costs provided if applicable)
💊 Health Insurance
Yes (UNICEF provides basic medical insurance coverage)
🎁 Other Benefits
Professional networking, mentorship, career development training, and global humanitarian experience
✅ Eligibility Requirements
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
Must be 18+ years old; enrolled in a Master's or PhD program, or have graduated within the last two years.
🎓 Academic Level
Graduate, PhD, or Recent Graduates
📊 Minimum GPA
Not explicitly stated (High academic standing required)
🗣️ English Requirement
Proficiency in English, French, or Spanish is required
🎂 Age Limit
Minimum 18 years old
💼 Work Experience
Not required, but relevant volunteer or work experience is an asset
🏆 Leadership
Preferred (Demonstrated through extracurriculars or previous roles)
💰 Financial Need
Not a primary requirement
🎯 Target Students
International and Domestic Students
📝 Application Requirements
Essay / SOP
Yes (Personal Statement/Cover Letter)
Rec Letters
Yes (Academic or professional references)
Interview
Yes (Competency-based interview)
Documents Required
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport / National ID
- Yes (Academic or professional references) Recommendation Letters
- CV / Resume
- Personal Statement / Essays
- Proficiency in English, French, or Spanish is required
- Interview: Yes (Competency-based interview)
- Min GPA: Not explicitly stated (High academic standing required)
📋 Application Process
Tailor your CV to the specific office's needs; highlight any experience in the development sector and emphasize language skills.
💡 Insider Tip: Directly apply to specific vacancies on the UNICEF careers portal rather than sending general inquiries.