If you want to work in education, science, or culture, an internship with UNESCO is a great way to start. The UNESCO Internship Program provides hands-on experience in one of the organization’s major areas.
The UNESCO Internship Program provides students and recent graduates with the chance to learn about UNESCO’s purpose, programs, and processes and to improve their academic and technical skills through practical assignments.
Summary
- Host Country: UNESCO Partners
- Internship Duration: 1 to 6 months
- Organization: UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)
- Language Required: English & French proficiency
- Education Level Required: Master’s degree or PhD
- Positions Available: Various positions available
- Application Deadline: Varies
Benefits
As an intern, you will receive the following benefits:
- Candidates will get the chance to enhance their professional abilities.
- It allows interns to work under the supervision of professionals.
- It provides an opportunity to work in some of the world’s most prestigious organizations.
- Interns can benefit from 2.5 days of leave per month during their internship
- UNESCO does not provide financial compensation for interns.
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Eligibility Criteria
All applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Applicants should currently enrolled in a Master’s, PhD, or equivalent, second or higher university degree
- Have recently graduated with a Master’s or PhD (or second degree as defined above) within the previous 12 months
- At the time of application, candidates must be 20 years old
- Candidates should be fluent in written and spoken English or French
- Candidates must know how to use computers and be familiar with office-related software
- Have teamwork skills and be able to work in an international working environment
- Candidate must have interpersonal and communication skills
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Required Documents
Please prepare and submit the following application documents:
- A filled out the application form
- Motivation letter
- CV/Resume
- All previous degree certificates.
- All official Transcripts.
- Visa.
- Medical Insurance proof.
- Medical certificate.
- As proof of graduation, your ID/Certificate of Enrolment/Diploma.
Note: Please note that you are responsible for all costs, including visas, medical insurance, and Medical certificates.
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How to Apply
Applicants can apply online through the UNESCO website.
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Please consider the following points before applying:
- Before filling out the application form, prepare your motivation letter and resume. You only have one hour to complete the task.
- Ensure your contact information is current for the next six months.
- When applying, you can only use English or French.
- Please give an unofficial French or English translation if your documents are not in these languages.
- You are only permitted to submit one application.
- UNESCO does not pay interns. There is no monetary or other compensation for internship duties.
- Even if you are qualified, you cannot be assured that you will be placed. We receive more qualified applicant applications than we can place.
- Your application will be accessed by UNESCO managers worldwide and will remain on the internship site for six months.
- UNESCO does not respond to every single candidate. If you are selected, the manager will contact you immediately. Your application was unsuccessful if you have not received an update within six months.
Read more about the UNESCO Internship Program on the official website of UNESCO.
