The UNESCO internship program offers a unique opportunity for aspiring professionals to gain hands-on experience in the education sector. Interns will engage in meaningful projects that promote global education initiatives, enhance their skills, and contribute to UNESCO’s mission of fostering inclusive and equitable quality education for all.
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
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.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Age:
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 (Master’s degree, PhD, or equivalent, second university degree or higher).
You have recently graduated with a Master’s degree or PhD (or second degree as defined above), 12 months prior to the start of the internship.
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Undertook studies in areas related to UNESCO’s fields of competence (Education, Culture, Sciences, Communication, Social Sciences) or in other areas which support UNESCO’s work such as Law, Human Resources, Management Studies, International Relations etc.
Have a good track record, demonstrated by recent certificates or official records from their university 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. Additional language requirements may vary depending on the duty station.
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.
SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The UNESCO Internships Programme is open in January and July each year. Candidates shall apply to the vacancy that matches their personal expertise and domain. Candidates who successfully applied to the vacancy 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. Those who were not selected for an internship in the current cycle will need to reapply to the internship programme when the new internship vacancies are released.
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