UNESCO Offers Internships Across All Sectors, APPLY NOW! 2024
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY: ALL SECTORS / BUREAUS
Duty Station: Headquarters, Field Offices, and Institutes
Type of Contract: Internship
Duration of Contract: 1 to 6 months
Recruitment Open to: External Candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time): 31 December 2024
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
An internship with UNESCO offers a unique opportunity to experience the daily working environment of a United Nations specialized agency. As an intern, you will join a team from one of the Programme Sectors or Central Services at Headquarters, in a Field Office, or a Category I Institute. You will collaborate with a diverse group of colleagues, making a meaningful contribution to the team’s and the Organization’s work. Successful candidates will enhance their technical and professional skills in a multi-cultural environment.
Tasks for Interns may include:
- Conducting and summarizing research
- Assisting in preparing documents, including substantive and communication materials
- Collecting, analyzing, and presenting data
- Helping to organize and communicate about events
- Participating in meetings and workshops with internal and external stakeholders
- Contributing to the technical work of the team/Unit/Sector
- Liaising with colleagues in other United Nations entities
- Performing tasks as required for specific projects
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Assignments are designed to help interns develop skills across various areas, aligning with the UNESCO Competency Framework:
- Accountability
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Innovation
- Results focus
- Planning and organizing
- Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Age: You must be at least 20 years old to apply.
- Academic Qualifications: Currently enrolled in a graduate program (Master’s degree, PhD, or equivalent, second university degree or higher) or have recently graduated within 12 months prior to the start of the internship.
- Languages: Excellent command of English or French, both written and spoken. A working knowledge of the other language is an asset.
- Computer Skills: Excellent knowledge of computer systems and office-related software.
- Team Player: Ability to work well in a team and adapt to an international working environment.
- Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS
- UNESCO does not remunerate interns. There is no financial compensation for internship assignments.
- Interns are entitled to 2.5 days of leave per month during their internship.
SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The UNESCO Internships Programme opens in January and July each year. Candidates must apply to the vacancy that matches their expertise and domain. Successfully applied candidates will remain in the intern talent pool and be further assessed and selected by relevant hiring managers. The application is valid for six months, and selected candidates will be contacted directly by hiring managers. Those not selected must reapply to new internship vacancies in subsequent cycles.
KEEP IN MIND
- Prepare your motivation letter and résumé before filling out the application form, as you have only one hour to complete the process.
- Ensure your contact details remain valid for the next six months.
- Applications can only be submitted in English or French.
- Provide unofficial translations of documents if they are not in English or French.
- Placement is not guaranteed, even if eligible. More applications are received than can be placed.
- Your application will be accessed by UNESCO managers worldwide and will remain in the internship portal for six months.
- Only selected candidates will be contacted.
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