UNFPA Internship Programme Opportunities in 2026 for Young Professionals Worldwide
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Are you passionate about global development, gender equality and creating positive change for women and young people? The UNFPA Internship programme is open. The Global Internship Roster 2026 of the United Nations Population Fund is a programme offering internship opportunities across several duty stations, with financial support and international mentoring.
Deadline: 01 Janvier 2027 à 23h59 (heure de New York)
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About the UNFPA Internship Programme
- Organiser: United Nations Population Fund)
- Contract type: Internship (Internship)
- Duration: varies depending on the offices and projects
- Application deadline: 31 décembre 2026, 23h59 (America/New_York)
- Location: multiple duty stations, with the possibility of remote work
- Financial support: a monthly allowance if no other external funding is available (university, government, etc.)
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Eligibility for UNFPA global internships
To apply, you must:
- Be enrolled in a university programme (bachelor’s degree after 1 year, master’s degree or PhD) or have recently graduated (within the year preceding the internship).
- Have a demonstrated interest in development and UNFPA’s areas of work (reproductive health, gender equality, demography).
- Be proficient in at least one United Nations working language (English or French) and the official language of the relevant UNFPA office.
- Be able to adapt to multicultural environments.
Immediate relatives of United Nations
Population Fund staff members (father, mother, brother, sister, son, daughter) are not eligible.
Other eligibility requirements for the UNFPA Internship Programme
- Demonstrate an interest in the field of development ;
- Demonstrate written and spoken proficiency in at least one of the UN working languages (English or French) and proficiency in the official language (English, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, French or Russian) of the United Nations Population Fund office; and
- Demonstrate the ability to adapt to new environments and to establish and maintain good working relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds.
A person whose father, mother, son, daughter, brother or sister is a UNFPA staff member is not eligible for an internship at UNFPA.
Required competencies for UNFPA global internships
Values:
- Exemplify integrity,
- Demonstrate commitment to the United Nations Population Fund and the United Nations system,
- Embrace cultural diversity,
- Embrace change.
Core competencies:
- Achieve results,
- Be accountable,
- Develop and apply professional expertise/business acumen,
- Think analytically and strategically,
- Work in teams/manage ourselves and our relationships.
Financial support for the Global Internship Roster
Interns who do not receive financial support from an external party (such as an educational institution, university or government) are eligible to receive a stipend as a contribution towards living expenses. The stipend is based on the work location agreed upon by the intern, which may differ from the duty station of the hiring office in the case of remote arrangements. The stipend is normally paid in local currency at the end of each month.
How to apply for the UNFPA Internship Programme
- View the official vacancy: Global Internship Roster 2026
- Create an account on the UNFPA Careers portal.
- Complete the online form with your personal, academic and professional information.
- Attach the required documents: CV, cover letter, proof of enrolment or recent degree certificate.
- Submit before the deadline: 31 décembre 2026.
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- Experience in a leading international organisation in reproductive health and gender equality.
- Opportunity to contribute to the 2030 SDGs and the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD).
- Global professional network and mentoring by experts.
- Monthly allowance to cover living expenses.
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