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Seeks international interns in the Education Sector to design policy briefs, acquire research and communication skills, and understand the organization's work. Applicants must be at least 20 years old and currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree. A working knowledge of English or French is an asset.
Last checked: 4 hours ago
Closing date: Thursday, 31 December 2026
Country: Global
Duty station: Not specified
Contract type: Internship
Grade: Internship
Open to: Internationals
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Type of contract : Internship
Duty Station : Headquarters, Field Offices, and Institutes
Duration of contract : 1 to 6 months
Application deadline : 31 December 2026 (Midnight)
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
Education Sector’s mission is to rally the world around the future of education. It provides global and regional leadership to ensure every child, youth and adult has access to quality education throughout life while keeping two priorities, Africa and Gender, in focus.
UNESCO has the power to catalyze transformation in education by bringing together stakeholders around the ambitious Education 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, and in particular, the targets set by Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4). Education Sector uses the Education 2030 Framework for Action as a roadmap for it work and activities.
(The role of the internship position does not include responsibility for UNESCO's wider external communications, which is managed by the Division for Communications and Public Engagement.).
Areas of activity covered by the Education Sector encompass educational development from pre-school to higher education and beyond, themes include (not exhaustive):
For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework
Age:
You must be at least 20 years old to apply.
Academic qualifications:
You should be currently enrolled AND on the 3rd (third) year or final year of your Bachelor’s degree;
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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.
Languages:
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:
You must have an excellent knowledge of computer systems and office-related software.
Team player:
You should be able to work well in a team and adapt to an international working environment.
Communication skills:
You should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
UNESCO does not remunerate interns. There is no compensation, financial or otherwise for internship assignments.
Interns are entitled to 2.5 days of leave per month during their internship and an additional leave of 1 working day per complete month of internship.
Interns are provided with a limited workplace insurance coverage against risk of injury, illness, disability, or death incurred during the period of the internship and directly attributable to the execution of the internship.
Candidates shall apply to this vacancy notice (or any of the available vacancy notices that match their expertise, domain, or interest). Please note that you are applying to become part of the pool of intern candidates, not to a specific internship opening.
Candidates who successfully applied will stay in the intern talent pool and will be further assessed and selected by relevant hiring managers. The candidature will be valid for 6 months. Candidates who have been selected will be contacted directly by the relevant hiring manager. If the candidate does not receive any update from UNESCO within six months, it means that the application has not been successful.
Duration: The minimum duration of an internship is one month, and the maximum duration is six months.
Visa: You should be responsible for obtaining any necessary visas.
Travel: You must arrange and finance your travel to the location where you will undertake your internship.
Medical insurance: You must show proof of a comprehensive health insurance valid in the country where you will undertake your internship and for the entire period of the internship. UNESCO will only provide a limited workplace insurance coverage against risk of injury, illness, disability, or death incurred during the period of the internship and directly attributable to the execution of the internship.
Supporting Documents: Before the beginning of your internship, you must provide your proof of your identity (ID card or passport), Certificate of Enrollment, Transcript of Record, or Diploma (if you have just recently graduated).
Leave: Interns are entitled to 2.5 days of leave per month and an additional leave of 1 working day per complete month of internship.
Internship Agreement: UNESCO does not sign any third-party agreements or contracts (e.g., conventions de stage) provided by academic or research institutions. The internship arrangement is strictly between UNESCO and the intern. Only the official Internship Agreement issued by UNESCO will be executed and signed by UNESCO representatives.
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