Paid UN summer internships: UNICEF Student Internship

UNICEF's internship program offers qualified and eligible students, both at headquarters in New York and in member country offices, the unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience of the professional world of UNICEF and the UN network, under the direct supervision of experienced UNICEF staff.

Internships are offered according to the availability of assignments and the needs and capacity of units/offices to receive and supervise interns.

Internships generally last between 6 and 26 weeks. This is a paid internship program, as participants will receive a monthly stipend and travel expenses.

Conditions and requirements for UNICEF internships

• Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or doctoral program, or have graduated within the last two years.
• Candidates must be fluent in English, Spanish or French.
• Applicants must have a very good academic record.
• The candidate must also be familiar with the office's strategy and working methods.
• A candidate is not eligible if a relative works or has worked for UNICEF.
• Candidates must be at least 18 years old.

How to apply to the UNICEF internship program

• Candidates are invited to visit the official UNICEF website to view recent internship offers.
• Next, candidates must determine the mission for which they would be best qualified.
• After selecting the offers, they create a profile on the official website and submit an online application, attaching a CV and covering letter.

It's best to have a universal CV that complies with European standards. Read this article for more info.

For any request or question, please send an e-mail to UNICEF at the following address Internships@unicef.org.

Financial benefits of UNICEF internships

UNICEF's internship program for young graduates is fully subsidized and includes the following benefits:

• Monthly allowance.
• Contribution to living expenses, paid by UNICEF or a partner institution.
• A one-off lump-sum contribution towards travel and visa costs.