UNESCO Internship Programme 2026 / All Sectors / Bureaus

UNESCO is accepting applications for its Internship Programme 2026 across different sectors, bureaus, headquarters, field offices, and institutes. This opportunity is for students and recent graduates who want to gain international work experience within a United Nations specialized agency. Interns may support research, document preparation, data collection, event organization, meetings, communication work, and technical project tasks depending on the assigned team. Who can apply: Applicants must be at least 20 years old and should be either in the third/final year of a bachelor’s degree, enrolled in a master’s or PhD programme, or have graduated within the last 12 months. Applicants should have good English or French skills, good computer skills, teamwork ability, and strong communication skills. Duration: 1 to 6 months Deadline: 30 June 2026, midnight Paris time. Prepare your CV and motivation statement before applying, because the application form must be completed within one hour.