Unicef Internship Programme

Job Description
UNICEF Funded Internship Programme for
Currently-Enrolled Graduate or Post-
Graduate Students
Course(s) Offered: Any field (related to
UNICEF’s interests)
Course Level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Provider: UNICEF
Country to Study in: USA
Internship Description
The UNICEF Internship Programme offers eligible/
qualified students at both Headquarters and
country offices the opportunity to acquire direct
practical experience in UNICEF’s work under the
direct supervision of experienced UNICEF staff.
Eligibility Eligibility requirements include:
You need to be a currently-enrolled graduate or
post-graduate student in a field related to
UNICEF’s interests.
You must be enrolled during the full duration of
the proposed internship period. At this time we
do not accept undergraduates.
You should be fluent in English and one other
UNICEF working language i.e. French, Spanish,
Arabic, Russian or Chinese.
Your academic performance should be excellent,
as demonstrated by recent university or
institution records.
Your application for an internship should be
supported by your university or related
institution. A minimum requirement is a letter
from one of your professors supporting your
application. This is only needed when an
internship assignment has been offered to you.
Applicants must have a demonstrated interest in
the field of international development,
particularly in areas of UNICEF priorities.
Ability to adapt and work in a multi-cultural
setting.
Has strong commitment to the values and
principles of the United Nations and UNICEF’s
mission, guiding principles and Convention on
the Rights of the Child.
Additional consideration will be given for any
past work experiences.
However, please keep in mind that even if you
meet these qualifications, there is no guarantee of
placement. We receive many more applications
from qualified candidates than we can place.
Placement is subject to availability of meaningful
assignments.
Eligible groups Citizens of ANY country who are
eligible/qualified.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion
within its workforce, and encourages qualified
female and male candidates from ALL national ,
religious and ethnic backgrounds , including
persons living with disabilities , to apply to
become a part of our organisation.
Participating Institutions At both the UNICEF
Headquarters and country offices
Fields of study Any field related to UNICEF’s
interests.
If you are committed, creative professional, are
passionate about making a lasting difference for
children, and are comfortable working in a
challenging environment, the world’s leading
children’s rights organization would like to hear
from you.
Number of awards Not specified by UNICEF
Intenship duration While most of our
internships are full time, some are not. How long
and how often you work in the office depends on
the agreement with the supervisor and the
project and office you are assigned to. Sometimes
there are projects that can be done on a part-
time or even ‘virtual’ basis.
Internship benefits Opportunity to acquire
direct practical experience in UNICEF’s work
under the direct supervision of experienced
UNICEF staff.
NOTE: Internships at UNICEF are non-
remunerative. All successful applicants are
expected to make their own arrangements for
travel, lodging and living expenses during the
internship period. There are a number of
resources for supporting internships.
Method of Application
If you meet the above eligibility criteria and are
interested in submitting an online application,
please click HERE . Manually completed
applications are not accepted anymore.
The completed online application will be
automatically uploaded into the UNICEF
Internship database, which is accessed by
UNICEF managers globally.
If you are applying for more than one location,
the online application will allow you to choose the
New York Headquarters location as well as up to
three other field locations outside New York.
Please see these Important Instructions for
UNICEF’s Online Applications.
DEADLINES:For January – May: 1 October; For
June – August: 1 March; For September: 1 July.
Applications are on-going throughout the year.
PLEASE NOTE[IMG]file:///C:\Users\DSTER~1\AppData\Local\Temp\msohtmlclip1\0 1\clip_image001.gif[/IMG]ue to the high number of
applications received, UNICEF will not be able to
respond to each and every application.
When you complete the online application, which
requires your CV and P-11 (to download a P-11,
click HERE ) as attachments, you will receive an
acknowledgement email with a copy of the online
application form you submitted attached to it.


Contact
For application and appointment, please send a mail containing your Accurate Contact Details to
[email protected]
For more details on the Internship Programme,
please see the section’s FAQ (link is below).
Application Deadline: 1 March / 1 July / 1
October 2013
Open to Lagos Residents only