Are you passionate about international development, diplomacy, and creating real impact for children around the world? UNICEF is offering an exciting 6-month internship in its Public Partnerships Division – UN Partnerships Team, based in New York HQ or remote.
This golden opportunity allows you to contribute to UNICEF’s global mission while building real-world experience with high-level political engagement and global policy analysis.
Why This Internship Stands Out?
This is not your average internship—it’s a deep dive into the world of global partnerships, UN reforms, and strategic multilateral engagement. Interns will work directly under the Public Partnership Manager and support vital external relations and strategy-building activities impacting UNICEF’s operations across 190+ countries.
Internship Highlights
- Organization: UNICEF – United Nations Children’s Fund
- Location: New York HQ or Remote (Hybrid option available)
- Contract Type: Internship
- Duration: 6 months (Full-time, 40 hours/week)
- Start Date: As soon as selected post-June 2025
Interns Responsibilities
- Analyze UN Development System surveys and ECOSOC discussions
- Draft strategic briefings and reports on UN reforms (e.g., UN80)
- Follow and summarize Executive Board sessions
- Support UNICEF’s multilateral engagement (CEB, UNSDG, HLCP, etc.)
- Organize high-level partner consultations and interagency meetings
- Maintain intranet knowledge pages and manage institutional memory
- Draft social media content highlighting UNICEF’s UN work
- Assist with preparation for principal meetings like the Joint Meeting of the Boards
Who Can Apply?
To be considered, you must:
- Be a recent graduate or currently enrolled in a Master’s degree program in International Relations, Development, Social Sciences, or related fields
- Have strong research, writing, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills
- Be fluent in English (knowledge of another UN language is a plus!)
- Show passion for UNICEF’s core values: Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, Sustainability (CRITAS).
What You’ll Learn?
- Gain insight into UNICEF-UN relationships, governance, and global influence
- Access to mentoring, thematic webinars, and professional training sessions
- Experience real-time policy shifts and diplomatic strategies
- Attend strategic missions, meetings, and capacity-building programs.
Important Information
- Visa: G-4 visa required for U.S. entry. UNICEF provides documentation, but interns must apply independently.
- Insurance: Proof of health/accident coverage is mandatory.
- Work Mode: Full-time (in-person, remote, or hybrid depending on location and candidate’s situation).
Apply: https://jobs.unicef.org/en-us/job/581473/internship-on-un-partnerships-nyhq-or-remote-6-months.
The last date to apply for the UN Partnerships Internship at UNICEF is 11 June 2025 (Eastern Daylight Time).
