Global Internship Opportunities

Overview

Type: Internship/Fellowship

Level: Entry-level for postgraduate and undergraduate students

Contract: Internship

Closing Date: Varies depending on position

Locations: Multiple international duty stations

About the Role

UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, leads initiatives to ensure safe pregnancies, secure childbirth, and the fulfillment of youth potential. The organization’s current strategic framework (2022-2025) aims to achieve three transformative objectives: reducing maternal mortality, addressing unmet needs in family planning, and eliminating gender-based violence alongside harmful practices. These goals align with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and call for collaborative action to counter setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

In the face of global challenges to human rights, UNFPA seeks individuals committed to upholding international standards, demonstrating ethical behavior, and driving impactful results. Interns are expected to deliver excellence in their roles, manage resources responsibly, and inspire positive change.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for this internship program, applicants must meet one of the following conditions:

1.Enrollment in a postgraduate degree (e.g., master’s or higher).

2.Enrollment in the final year of an undergraduate degree (e.g., bachelor’s degree).

3.Recent graduates who start their internship within one year of earning their degree.

4.Enrollment in a postgraduate professional traineeship program with internship requirements.

Relatives of UNFPA staff members are subject to specific guidelines. Direct descendants or siblings of current employees are ineligible. Other relatives may apply but cannot work within the same team or report directly to their family member.

Required Skills and Attributes

Core Values:

•Upholding integrity

•Showing dedication to UNFPA’s mission and UN principles

•Respecting cultural diversity

•Welcoming change

Core Skills:

•Delivering measurable results

•Taking accountability

•Building expertise in assigned areas

•Thinking critically and strategically

•Collaborating effectively and maintaining strong relationships

Compensation

Interns who are not supported financially by other institutions (e.g., universities or governments) may receive a stipend to help cover living expenses. This stipend depends on the agreed-upon work location, which could differ from the official duty station in remote setups. Payments are generally made in local currency at the end of each month.

How You Can Contribute

Interning at UNFPA allows individuals to contribute to transformative global efforts while developing professional skills in a supportive, diverse environment.

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