Internships at United Nations

“Political Affairs Internship in Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (CRSV) Prevention and Response at the United Nations in New York. 6-month, unpaid, full-time (35 hours/week), hybrid or remote. Support research, social media monitoring, event planning, and communications. Requires fluency in English and French. Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. students or graduates. No prior work experience required.”

“Internship in Addis Ababa with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa's Macroeconomics, Finance and Governance Division. Duration: 3-6 months, unpaid. Responsibilities include research, analysis, and support in economic development, governance, and planning. Requires fluency in English, knowledge of French is an advantage. No work experience required, but must be enrolled in or have completed a graduate program.”

“Communications Intern (Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling) at UNODC in Vienna, Austria. Six-month unpaid internship supporting daily communications, drafting web stories, social media posts, and newsletters. Requires fluency in English and relevant degree.”

“Internship in Human Rights in Doha, Qatar. Duration: 2-6 months. Support human rights education, training, and documentation. Research, data management, translation (English-Arabic), and administrative tasks. Fluency in English and Arabic required. No compensation.”

“Policy and Capacity Building Intern position at UN-Habitat in Bilbao, Spain. 6-month in-person internship supporting the Local2030 Coalition Secretariat. Responsibilities include project management, knowledge development, event organization, and documentation. Requires fluency in English and Spanish, excellent communication skills, and relevant academic background in Social Sciences, International Relations, or Development Studies. No financial compensation provided.”

“Data Assistant Intern position in Islamabad, Pakistan. 6-month unpaid internship supporting data entry, SDG-related data tracking, and visualization. Requires proficiency in Excel, data tools, and mapping software. Fluency in English required. No travel or accommodation support provided.”

“Remote part-time internship in Internet governance at the United Nations Office in Geneva. Duration: 3-6 months, starting June 2026. Support IGF team in technical and program facilitation, website management, social media campaigns, and training. Requires fluency in English, knowledge of MS Office, and relevant academic background.”

“Internship in Disaster Management with UN-SPIDER in Vienna, Bonn, Beijing, or home-based. Duration: 2-6 months. Duties include supporting events, research, content management, and communication. Requirements: enrolled in or completed a university degree, proficiency in English, and interest in disaster risk management. Unpaid internship.”

“Internship in Geneva for 2-6 months. Support data analytics and visualization for UN processes. Requires bachelor's degree or equivalent, skills in Power BI, Teams, SharePoint, and fluency in English. No compensation.”

“Communications and Special Projects Intern in New York for 3-6 months starting January 2026. Duties include social media management, content creation, event coverage, and research. Requires fluency in English, enrollment in a relevant degree program, and proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop.”

“Remote part-time internship in Internet governance at the United Nations Office in Geneva. Duration: 2-6 months, starting February 2026. Support IGF Secretariat with technical and program facilitation, website management, social media, and training. Requires fluency in English, knowledge of MS Office, and relevant academic background.”

“Public Information Intern at the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) in New York. Duration: 3-6 months. Responsibilities include drafting, editing, creating communication products, and managing information. Requirements: enrolled in or graduated from a university degree program, proficiency in IT skills, and fluency in English. Unpaid internship with potential hybrid arrangements.”

“Internship at UN-Habitat in Cairo, Egypt for 6 months. Support programme activities, research, and events. Focus on urban governance and sustainable development. Requires fluency in English and Arabic. No compensation.”

“Internship at UN-Habitat in Cape Verde and Guinea-Bissau for 6 months. Support programme management, GIS mapping, project development, and communication. Requires fluency in English and Portuguese, knowledge of French desirable. No compensation.”

“Internship at UNECE in Geneva for 3 months (Jan-Apr 2026). Assist with international environmental law and policy, meetings, publications, and databases. Requires fluency in English, studies in international environmental law, and no prior work experience. No compensation provided.”

“Programme Monitoring and Evaluation Intern at UN Headquarters in New York. 3-6 month full-time internship. Support review of proposed programme plans, draft monitoring and evaluation reports, assist in data collection and analysis. Requires graduate or final year undergraduate student in related fields. Fluency in English required.”

“Internship in Pristina, Kosovo, for 3 months starting June 2026. Support UN Mission planning, data management, and performance monitoring. Tasks include preparing plans, compiling reports, and data collection. Fluency in English required. No compensation; responsibilities for travel and living expenses.”

“Internship in Programme Management at UN-Habitat's Regional Office for Africa in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Duration: 6 months. Support GIS mapping, project development, and monitoring. Requirements: Enrolled in or graduated from a relevant degree program. Fluency in English and French. Knowledge in urban development and GIS tools preferred.”

“Internship in Economic Affairs (Trade Policy) at UN ESCAP in Bangkok. Duration: 2-6 months. Focus on trade policy research, data analysis, and capacity building. Unpaid, full-time. Remote or onsite. Requirements: background in economics, international trade, data analysis, or international law. Fluency in English. Deadline: 11 Feb 2026.”

“Internship at UN-Habitat Montreal for design, content creation, and digital communication. Duration: 3-6 months. Responsibilities include creating multimedia content, managing social media, and supporting communication activities. Requirements: enrolled in or graduated from a relevant degree program, proficiency in English, and experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Canva. No financial remuneration.”

“Internship at UN-Habitat in Nairobi, Kenya for 6 months. Focus on climate change, urban environment, and sustainable urbanization. Responsibilities include project planning, research, knowledge management, and communication. Requirements: enrolled in or graduated from a relevant degree program, fluency in English, and excellent communication skills. No financial remuneration.”

“Internship in Pristina, Kosovo, with the UN Mission. 3-month duration, possibly extendable. Focus on planning, data management, and performance monitoring. Requires English fluency and Excel knowledge. No compensation; responsibilities include data collection, analysis, and reporting.”

“Political Affairs Intern position at the UN Office of the Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict. Duration: 3-6 months, starting Jan/Feb 2026. Unpaid, full/part-time. Research, drafting, monitoring, and advocacy support. Open to graduates or final-year undergraduates in related fields. Fluency in English required. Location: New York or remote.”

“Public Information Intern - Graphic Designer at UNIC Mexico. 6-month unpaid internship, 35 hours/week. Support communications, multimedia production, and outreach. Fluency in Spanish required, English desirable. Skills in Adobe suite and multimedia production needed.”