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UNICEF INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME FOR STUDENTS AND RECENT GRADUATES

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

The UNICEF Internship Programme offers students and recent graduates from diverse academic backgrounds the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with UNICEF through global internship opportunities.

Interns at UNICEF get experiential learning opportunities in the humanitarian sector and a meaningful internship experience that will support their academic, professional, and personal development.

ELIGIBILITY:

Your profile could be a good fit if it meets the following requirements:

At least 18 years old.

Enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or PhD programme, or have graduated within the past two years.

Proficient in at least one of UNICEF’s working languages: English, French or Spanish. Fluency in the working language of the office you are applying to, may also be required.

Have no immediate relatives (e.g., mother, father, sister, brother) working with UNICEF, or any other relatives in your reporting line of authority.

Have strong academic performance and motivation

Additional consideration will be given to any professional experience relevant to the function you’re applying for.

To apply, Internship opportunities are offered throughout the year. You can find current opportunities on our vacancies page.

Once you identify a vacancy of interest please click on the button “Apply Now” and then proceed with instructions for the application process.

Carefully review the requirements for each internship opportunity and customize your profile to highlight your suitability for the role.

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Due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

BENEFIT:

The Internship Programme offers students and recent graduates the opportunity to gain direct practical work experience.

Duration: The duration of an internship is normally between six and twenty-six weeks. Internships can be on a full-time or a part-time basis.

Expenses covered: UNICEF provides a monthly stipend to interns. A one-time lump sum, as a contribution towards travel and visa costs, may also be granted when funding is available.

Visa: If necessary, UNICEF will provide relevant supporting documents for their visa applications.

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2027 IMP FUND INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (FIP)—ECONOMISTS

Application Deadline: December 5, 2026

LOCATION: USA

The Fund Internship Program (FIP) offers PhD students in economics an outstanding opportunity to contribute to the work of one of the world’s leading international financial institutions. If you’re passionate about macroeconomics, international policy, and research that can make a global impact, the Fund Internship Program could be your next step.

ELIGIBILITY:

To be considered for the 2027 Fund Internship Program—Economists, you must:

Be within one to two years of completing a PhD in macroeconomics or a related field.

Be enrolled as a student at the time of the internship and return to your academic studies afterward.

Be under the age of 32 when the internship begins in June 2027.

Demonstrate excellent written and spoken English.

Possess strong analytical, quantitative, and computer skills.

Application Requirements:

As part of your online application, you must complete the technical questionnaire and upload the following documents:

Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume

Statement of Interest or Cover Letter explaining your motivation for applying to the IMF

Evidence of current student status and academic performance, including either:

A recent transcript from your current university program, or

A letter from your university confirming active enrollment and recent grades.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted by a member of the FIP recruitment team. Previous participants in the Fund Internship Program are not eligible and should not reapply.

If you are not a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or otherwise authorized to work in the United States, you will require a G4 visa. The IMF will provide the documentation needed to support your visa application with U.S. authorities.

BENEFIT:

The Fund Internship Program is a full-time, paid internship requiring 40 hours of work per week.

Internships last between 10 and 12 weeks.

The start of the 2027 internship is June 7, 2027 (ending August 27, 2027).

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