The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is accepting applications from suitable applicants to fill the 2024/2025 UNESCO Internship Programme.
The UNESCO Internship Programme provides an opportunity for students and recent graduates to learn about UNESCO’s mandate, programmes, and processes while also improving their academic and technical skills through practical projects.
You will learn more about the 2024/2025 UNESCO Internship Programme in this post, its eligibility criteria, benefits and rewards, and method of application.
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Summary of 2024/2025 UNESCO Internship Programme
| Company | UNESCO |
| Category | Internships |
| Eligible Countries: | All Countries |
| Job Title | 2024/2025 UNESCO Internship Programme |
| Benefits | Networking opportunityTraining |
| Deadline | Not specified |
About UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is a United Nations specialized organization dedicated to advancing world peace and security through international collaboration in education, the arts, science, and culture.
Education: Promoting high-quality education for all, fighting for inclusive and fair education, and encouraging lifelong learning.
Science: Encouraging scientific research and innovation, disseminating scientific knowledge, and addressing global issues like climate change and biodiversity loss.
Culture entails preserving cultural history, supporting cultural variety, and encouraging intercultural communication.
Communication and Information: Promoting open information flow, media freedom, and the development of digital ethical norms.
Who can apply for the 2024/2025 UNESCO Internship Programme
- Candidates must be at least 20 years old to apply.
Academic qualifications:
Candidates must satisfy the following requirements to be considered for the internship programme:
- You are currently enrolled in a graduate programme (Master’s degree, PhD, or equivalent, second university degree or higher).
- You have recently graduated with a Master’s degree or PhD (or second degree as defined above), 12 months prior to the start of the internship.
- Please note that candidates who have completed their full-time bachelor’s degree but are not enrolled in a graduate programme are not eligible to apply.
Applicants for secretarial/assistant or technical/professional positions must be enrolled in a secretarial school or a specialized technical/professional institution, have completed their final year of studies, or have recently graduated (within the last 12 months) from their current school or institution.
Required Language
- You should have strong written and spoken English or French skills. A working understanding of the other language (English or French) is beneficial and may be necessary for internships in secretarial and assistantship roles at the Headquarters.
Computer skills
- You must have an excellent knowledge of computer systems and office-related software.
Team player:
- You should be able to work well in a team and adapt to an international working environment.
Communication skills:
- You should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Duration, Visa, Travel, Medical insurance, and Medical certificate:Â
- The minimum duration of an internship is one month, and the maximum duration is six months.
- You should be responsible for obtaining any necessary visas.
- You must arrange and finance your travel to the location where you will undertake your internship.
- You must show proof of a comprehensive health insurance valid in the country where you will undertake your internship and for the entire period of the internship. UNESCO will only provide a limited workplace accident insurance.
- Before the beginning of your internship, you must provide a medical certificate indicating you are fit to work. Please note that a Medical Certificate should be issued by a qualified medical practitioner and you should NOT submit detailed medical records such as results of blood tests, X-ray, CT scan, etc.Â
Required Documents
- Before the beginning of your internship, you must provide your ID/Certificate of Enrollment/Diploma (if you have just recently graduated).
Leave: Interns are entitled to 2.5 days of leave per month during their internship.
What to Consider Before Applying
- Have your motivation letter and résumé ready before filling out the application form. You only have one hour to finish the process.
- Make sure you contact details will be valid in the next 6 months.Â
- You can only use either English or French when applying.
- Please provide an unofficial French or English translation of your documents if they are not in these languages.
- UNESCO does not remunerate interns. There is no compensation, financial or otherwise for internship assignments.
- Even if you are eligible, there is no guarantee of placement. We receive more applications from qualified candidates than we can place.
- Your application will be further assessed by UNESCO managers around the world and will stay in our internship portal for a period of six months.
- We do not respond to each and every candidate. If selected, you will be directly contacted by the manager. If you do not receive any update within six months, it means that your application has not been successful.
Method of Application for the 2024/2025 UNESCO Internship Programme
All interested and eligible candidates should follow the step-by-step application process for the 2024/2025 UNESCO Internship Programme
- Click on the “Apply Now” button to access the official UNESCOÂ Internship Programme page
- Read through, then click on “Apply Now“
- Follow the process to complete your application