Internship opportunities – UNFPA Global Internship Roster 2026
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)•Remote & On-site options•0(views)
Full-Time
Job Description
UNFPA Global Internship Roster (2026) offers students and recent graduates a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with a leading United Nations agency.
UNFPA works worldwide to deliver a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled.
Key Responsibilities & Impact
As an intern, you will support UNFPA's Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 to help achieve four core outcomes:
- Ending the unmet need for family planning.
- Ending preventable maternal deaths.
- Ending gender-based violence and harmful practices.
- Advancing demographic change through evidence- and rights-based policies.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the UNFPA internship program, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Education:
- Enrolled in an undergraduate degree (e.g., Bachelor's) and completed at least one full academic year; OR
- Enrolled in a postgraduate program (Master's or higher); OR
- Graduated with a university degree within the last 12 months; OR
- Enrolled in a postgraduate professional trainee program requiring an internship.
- Languages: Proficiency in written and spoken English or French, and fluency in the official language of the local UNFPA office (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, or Spanish).
- Skills & Values: Interest in international development, strategic thinking, teamwork, adaptability, and cultural awareness.
- Family Limitation: Direct relatives (parent, sibling, child) of current UNFPA staff members are ineligible.
Stipend & Financial Support
Eligible interns who do not receive financial support from an external sponsor (such as a university or government) will receive a monthly stipend to help cover living expenses. Stipend amounts vary based on the agreed work location and local living costs.
How to Apply
Read more and submit your application directly through the official portal at: UNFPA Careers. UNFPA does not charge any application or recruitment fees at any stage of the selection process.
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
View ProfileUNFPA, United Nations Population Fund, is the sexual and reproductive health agency of the UN. It works to uphold the rights and choices of women, girls and young people across more than 150 countries. UNFPA aims to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person can fulfil their potential. The challenges are immense: Almost half of all pregnancies are unintended, one in three women faces physical or sexual violence, and every two minutes a woman or girl dies from causes related to pregnancy or childbirth – most of them preventable. UNFPA tackles these issues head-on, reaching millions of women, girls and young people every year with vital information about their bodies and rights, essential health services, and protection from violence. Only when every person can access accurate information, quality care, and the freedom to make choices about their bodies safely and with dignity can they realize their full potential – and help shape a better future for all.
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