UNFPA Internship Program for Students and New Graduates

Applications for the UNFPA Internship Program are currently being received. The Internship program is offered to a selected group of students to help them acquire work experience through direct exposure to UNFPA operations.

The United Nations Population Fund (formerly known as the United Nations Fund for Population Activities) internship program has been designed to complement development-oriented studies with practical experience in various aspects of UNFPA work.

Applicants should have the ability to adapt to new environments, work with different people, and show their interest in the field of development. Interns’ profiles are matched with the organization’s needs.

Program Details

• Host institution: The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in the United States of America.
• Areas of Work: UNFPA work areas.
• Number of positions: Not specified.
• Duration: Not specified.
• Target group: Open to all nationalities.

UNFPA Internship Program Benefits

Interns lacking external financial sponsorship from entities such as universities, academic institutions, or government bodies are eligible for a stipend intended to assist with living costs. The stipend amount is calculated according to the intern’s agreed work location, which may differ from the hiring office’s duty station in cases of remote work. Payments are generally disbursed monthly in the local currency.

UNFPA Internship Program Eligibility

Candidates for the internship program are selected competitively from the internship Roster by teams looking to integrate an intern into their work. The profiles of the interns are matched with the needs of the organization. To apply, candidates must meet one of the following requirements at the time of application:

1. Be currently pursuing an undergraduate degree (e.g., bachelor’s or equivalent) and have successfully completed at least one full academic year.
2. Be currently enrolled in a graduate-level program (e.g., master’s degree or higher).
3. Have recently obtained a university degree (as defined above) and be available to commence the internship within one year of graduation.
4. Be participating in a professional postgraduate trainee program that includes an internship placement as a mandatory component.

Additional Qualifications

• Exhibit a genuine interest in the development sector.
• Possess strong oral and written command of at least one of the UN’s working languages (English or French), along with fluency in the primary language of the duty station (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, or Spanish).
• Display the ability to thrive in changing environments and build effective working relationships with colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Required Competencies:

1. Values:
   • Exemplifying integrity,
   • Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
   • Embracing cultural diversity,
   • Embracing change.
2. Core Competencies:
   • Achieving results,
   • Being accountable,
   • Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
   • Thinking analytically and strategically,
   • Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships.

How to Apply for the UNFPA Internship Program

Interested applicants who would like to apply for this North America opportunity must click on the apply button below to create an account and follow the instructions to submit their applications.

When you click on the apply button, you will reach a page where you need to navigate to the bottom of the page and then click on the “Apply Now” button.

Candidates can submit their applications for the UNFPA Internship Program until December 31, 2026. For more details, please visit the official page.