Pubblicato su stage4eu il: 02/09/2026 Unesco, Internship All Sectors/Bureaus
An internship with UNESCO will give you experience of the daily working environment of the United Nations specialized agency. You will be working in a team from one of the Programme Sectors or Central Services (the support services) of the Organization, at Headquarters, in one of the Field Offices, or in a Category I Institute. You will be part of a team in which you will be exposed to a range of colleagues, making a meaningful contribution to the work of the team and the Organization. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to improve an array of technical and professional skills in a multi-cultural environment.
Interns carry out a variety of tasks, depending on the team in which they are working and the particular needs at the time. Activities will vary depending on the requirements of the assignment, and the specific Terms of Reference and learning objectives will be provided by the supervisor with whom you will be working. Interns may:
- Carry out and prepare summaries of research.
- Contribute to the preparation of documents, including substantive and communication materials.
- Collect, analyze and present data.
- Assist in organizing and communicating about events.
- Participate in meetings and workshops, with internal and external stakeholders.
- Contribute to the technical work of the team/Unit/Sector.
- Liaise with colleagues in other entities of the United Nations System.
- Perform tasks that may be required in specific projects.
- You should be currently enrolled AND on the 3rd (third) year or final year of your Bachelor’s degree; OR
- You should be currently enrolled in your second university degree, Master's or PhD degree or equivalent; OR
- You must have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree no more than 12 months prior to the issuance of the Internship Agreement, as determined by the completion date indicated on your diploma.
- Applicants in technical/vocational assignments must be enrolled in a specialized technical/vocational institution and must have reached the last year of their studies, or have recently graduated (within the last 12 months) from their school or institution.
- You should have an excellent command, both written and spoken, of English or French. A working knowledge of the other language (English or French) is an asset, and may be required for internships in secretarial and assistantship assignments at the Headquarters.
- You must have an excellent knowledge of computer systems and office-related software.
- You should be able to work well in a team and adapt to an international working environment.
- You should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.