About UNESCO
With its Headquarters based in Paris (France) and 53 Field Offices and Institutes worldwide, UNESCO counts over 2200 staff from diverse and multicultural backgrounds from our 193 Member States working to advance the objectives of UNESCOโs mission and programmes.
UNESCO is also proud to be one of the few UN organizations, to date, to have achieved overall gender parity, and in particular parity at the Senior Management level.
The UNESCO International Internship 2024
The UNESCO Internship Programme is a learning opportunity for students and recent graduates to learn about UNESCOโs mandate, programs and processes as well as enhance their academic and technical knowledge through practical assignments.
We are looking for a geographically diverse and gender-balanced workforce made up of highly skilled, motivated and committed professionals to deliver on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
We want people who embody our core values and uphold the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity.
We welcome people who are mobile, ready to work in any of UNESCO duty stations, people who are dynamic, creative, adaptable and responsive to emerging challenges.
Who can apply for theThe UNESCO International Internship 2024?
Age:ย You must be at least 20 years old to apply.
Academic qualifications:
At the time of your application to the internship programme:
- You are currently enrolled in a graduate programme (Masterโs degree, PhD, or equivalent, second university degree or higher).
- You have recently graduated with a Masterโs degree or PhD (or second degree as defined above), 12 months prior to the start of the internship.
Please note that candidates who have completed their full-time bachelor’s degree but are not enrolled in a graduate programme are not eligible to apply.
Applicants in secretarial/assistant or technical/professional assignments must be enrolled in a secretarial school or in a specialized technical/professional 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.
Languages:ย 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.
Computer skills:ย You must have an excellent knowledge of computer systems and office-related software.
Team player:ย You should be able to work well in a team and adapt to an international working environment.
Communication skills:ย You should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
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