UNICEF Internship Programme 2020 | How to Apply for UNICEF Internship

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We bring you a realtime update on the ongoing United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, UNICEF Internship Programme. This post will guide you on how to apply for UNICEF Internship and all details regarding payment.

Kindly note that this internship is available in all Countries of the World.

About UNICEF Internship Programme

The UNICEF Internship Programme offers eligible students UNICEF jobs and 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 into three main pillars: Programme and Policy, External Relations and Operations. Read more about these areas here.

Internships are offered depending on the needs and capacity of offices to receive and supervise interns. Currently, available internship opportunities are advertised on the UNICEF employment page.

Our Internship Programme has been revised to broaden the eligibility criteria and introduce the paid modality. You can find out more about what changed here.

UNICEF Internship Programme Eligibility.

Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or PhD degree programme or have graduated within the past two years.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
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.
Have no immediate relatives (e.g. father, mother, brother, sister) working in any UNICEF office; and
Have no other relatives in the line of authority which that you will report to.

Other requirements

Individuals must demonstrate excellent academic performance through recent university or institution records.
Additional consideration will be given to any past professional experience.

Internship Programme Stipend Payment

Noe, you may be asking, Are UNICEF internships paid? Well, there is good news concerning the internship payment.

Concerning the UNICEF internship salary, Interns will be paid a stipend as a contribution towards living expenses and a one-time lump sum as a contribution towards travel and visa costs if applicable, subject to availability of funding.

How to Apply for UNICEF Internship Programme.

All applications must be submitted through the online e-recruitment system. To apply for an internship, open the internship advertisement page and click on the “Apply” button found at the bottom.

Kindly note that this internship is available in all Countries of the World.