Internship: All Sectors/Bureaus

An internship with UNESCO provides experience in the daily working environment of the United Nations specialized agency. Interns work in teams across various sectors or support services at Headquarters, Field Offices, or Category I Institutes, contributing to the organization's work and developing professional skills in a multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out and prepare summaries of research.
• Contribute to the preparation of documents, including substantive and communication materials.
• Collect, analyze and present data.
• Assist in organizing and communicating about events.
• Participate in meetings and workshops, with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the technical work of the team/Unit/Sector.
• Liaise with colleagues in other entities of the United Nations System.
• Perform tasks that may be required in specific projects.

Requirements

• You must be at least 20 years old to apply.
• You should be currently enrolled AND on the 3rd (third) year or final year of your Bachelor’s degree; OR you should be currently enrolled in your second university degree, Master's or PhD degree or equivalent; OR you must have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree no more than 12 months prior to the issuance of the Internship Agreement, as determined by the completion date indicated on your diploma.
• Applicants in technical/vocational assignments must be enrolled in a specialized technical/vocational institution and must have reached the last year of their studies, or have recently graduated (within the last 12 months) from their school or institution.
• You should have an excellent command, both written and spoken, of English or French.
• A working knowledge of the other language (English or French) is an asset, and may be required for internships in secretarial and assistantship assignments at the Headquarters.
• You must have an excellent knowledge of computer systems and office-related software.
• You should be able to work well in a team and adapt to an international working environment.
• You should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Skills

• Computer Systems
• Office Applications
• Written Communication
• Spoken Communication
• Teamwork including international environment
• Interpersonal Skills
• Bilingual Communication

Languages

English, French