Unicef internship application

While we have a number of different placements available, please note that most of our interns work for the following areas:

• Human Resources
• Communications
• Finance
• Fundraising
• Information Technology
• Supply

Whatever your area of study, a UNICEF internship can provide you with invaluable experience and knowledge. We are proud to offer internships in various disciplines to currently enrolled students or recent graduates. Read on below to find out more about the types of internships offered at UNICEF and how you can apply.

There are lots of ways in which you can contribute to the work of UNICEF by helping us secure the funding needed for protecting children.

There are lots of ways in which you can contribute to the work of UNICEF by helping us secure the funding needed for protecting children.

These may include:

• Supporting fundraising activities, including researching trusts and foundations to approach for funding; drafting applications and reports; keeping accurate records using our database; and undertaking general administrative tasks that help to ensure a smooth running of our UNICEF office.
• Helping with grant-writing in preparation for major events such as the UNICEF UK Winter Appeal or Children’s Champion Christmas Tree Festival, including research into potential funders, writing text and collating visual images.
• Assist with local fundraising activities such as street collections or charity events. We also organise an annual Christmas tree festival in collaboration with St Paul’s Cathedral where we need assistance with event management and administration.
• Helping with communications including writing press releases, updating social media channels, designing promotional material and raising awareness about the work of UNICEF through speaking at schools or other groups if you feel comfortable sharing your experiences.

Your contribution could be helping our teams to secure the funding we need to protect children, or helping them to recruit volunteers who will support our work.

Your contribution could be helping our teams to secure the funding we need to protect children, or helping them to recruit volunteers who will support our work. This could be anything from developing a new fundraising strategy or organising an event, to writing a newsletter and supporting our social media channels. You’ll get the chance to develop your skills in any of these areas and you’ll be able to demonstrate how you can contribute your ideas.

It’s worth noting that we’re unable to offer internships at project level (for example in health or nutrition) as this is not a good way for us to make sure we’re supporting children effectively. We also can’t guarantee practical experience of field work.

This kind of internship is ideal if you want to help UNICEF by providing tangible goods and services that directly benefit vulnerable children.

In this position, you will be helping us provide tangible goods and services that directly benefit vulnerable children. Working with other passionate people to contribute directly to a global cause can be incredibly rewarding, and it may also give you an opportunity to travel and meet new people.

If you are keen to use your IT knowledge to support UNICEF, this is a good way to do it. However, please note that we accept interns into this category only if they have significant IT experience (e.g. three years or more in the case of graduates).

You can apply for an internship with us at any time. However, there is no guarantee you will be able to join us until we have received your application and carried out all necessary checks.

We offer a variety of internships in locations around the world.

Please follow the instructions below to make sure your application reaches us before the deadline:

You can apply for an internship with us at any time. However, there is no guarantee you will be able to join us until we have received your application and carried out all necessary checks.

To be considered for an internship, you must apply at least three months in advance of your requested start date. Before submitting an application, ensure that you meet all of the minimum requirements and have the right work visa to participate in our program. Once you’ve confirmed that those conditions are met, complete your application by filling out the form and attaching your CV and any other required documents.

We offer a variety of internships in locations around the world.

• UNICEF internships are offered for a minimum of two months, with the possibility of extension.
• To apply for an internship at UNICEF, you must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree programme or have recently graduated. Most applicants are between the ages of 20 and 29 years old.
• Interns work on projects that directly contribute to UNICEF’s work while gaining valuable knowledge and experience in international development work. You will be assigned to one office or section within the organization and will report to a supervisor who is responsible for your professional development during the course of your internship. Your assignments will vary depending on the section you are working in.
• Internships are located at United Nations headquarters in New York City, as well as other offices around the world: Brussels, Copenhagen, Geneva, Moscow and Santiago; field offices throughout Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America; and country offices such as China (Beijing), Jordan (Amman) and Malawi (Lilongwe). You may also submit applications for consideration to other UNICEF locations not listed here if you do not find a suitable opportunity from this selection.
• During their time at UNICEF, interns often participate in ongoing projects by conducting research analyses; writing reports on specific issues relevant to programmes; reviewing literature on child rights topics; producing audio-visual material; assisting with administrative tasks; translating documents into English from French or Spanish language sources[5]; contributing to website production by writing articles and posting information about events on social media platforms including Facebook[6] and Twitter.[7]

To apply for an internship with UNICEF, you must complete an online profile and upload a CV/resume (in English), as well as any required supporting documentation such as proof of educational status or immunity status.

In order to apply for an internship with UNICEF, you must complete an online profile and upload a CV/resume (in English), as well as any required supporting documentation such as proof of educational status or immunity status.