Stage Rémunéré UNICEF : Étudiants et Jeunes Diplômés – 8 octobre 2026

Contexte

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) continues to offer aspiring professionals an opportunity to launch meaningful international careers through its globally recognized Internship Programme. Designed for undergraduate, graduate, and PhD students, as well as recent graduates, the programme provides valuable hands-on experience while contributing to UNICEF’s mission of protecting children’s rights and improving lives around the world.

Available throughout the year, UNICEF internships provide participants with practical workplace experience across multiple departments while exposing them to one of the world’s leading humanitarian organizations. Interns work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to impactful projects, and develop skills that prepare them for careers in international development, humanitarian assistance, public policy, communications, education, health, finance, technology, and many other fields.

Missions et responsabilités

• Gain practical workplace experience across multiple departments within a leading humanitarian organization.
• Work alongside experienced professionals and contribute to impactful projects.
• Develop skills preparing for careers in international development, humanitarian assistance, public policy, communications, education, health, finance, technology, and many other fields.
• Participate in international teams and contribute to global humanitarian and development initiatives.
• Perform duties within various professional disciplines including Public Health, Education, Child Protection, Nutrition, Communications, Information Technology, Data and Research, Human Resources, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Programme Management, Emergency Response, Social Policy, Monitoring and Evaluation, Innovation, Partnerships, and Legal Affairs.

Profil recherché

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Be enrolled in an undergraduate, master’s, or PhD programme, or have graduated within the last two years.
• Demonstrate proficiency in at least one UNICEF working language, including English, French, or Spanish.
• Meet any additional language requirements specified by the hiring office.
• Have strong academic performance.
• Possess relevant skills or experience related to the internship position where applicable.
• To avoid conflicts of interest, applicants should not have immediate family members working for UNICEF or within their direct reporting line.

Conditions et avantages

The internship programme is structured to provide participants with practical learning opportunities that complement their academic studies while supporting their professional growth. Internships generally last between six and twenty-six weeks, depending on the needs of the hiring office and the specific assignment. Unlike many internship programmes, UNICEF offers financial assistance to help reduce the cost of participating.

Successful interns can benefit from:

• Monthly financial stipend (possible 1000USD monthly stipend depending on funding and duty station)
• Potential contribution toward travel expenses
• Possible visa support where applicable
• Full-time or part-time internship options
• Opportunities to work with international teams
• Professional mentoring and career development
• Exposure to global humanitarian and development initiatives

Dossier de candidature

• Tailored CV

Application materials specific to the role

• Proof of academic enrollment or graduation within the last two years

Comment postuler

Candidates interested in joining UNICEF should monitor available vacancies throughout the year and apply directly to positions that match their qualifications and interests. Because UNICEF receives applications from candidates worldwide, only shortlisted applicants are contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.

Applicants are encouraged to search current internship vacancies, carefully review eligibility criteria for each position, tailor their CV and application materials to the specific role, highlight academic achievements and relevant experience, and submit applications before the advertised closing date.

Interested applicants are encouraged to regularly check UNICEF’s careers portal for new internship openings, as vacancies become available throughout the year across different countries and offices.