UNICEF Internship Programme (New York headquarters and remote)

UNICEF

Rolling admissions

Amount

Monthly stipend toward living expenses. Sometimes a lump sum for travel or visa costs

Location

New York, NY (UNICEF House) and other duty stations. Some remote · Remote

Cost

Free

Class level

Any level

Internships of 6 to 26 weeks, full- or part-time and sometimes remote, across UNICEF offices including the New York headquarters, in communications, data, research, programme support, finance, HR and policy. Vacancies are posted all year.

Why it matters

A UN internship with a stipend that does not restrict by nationality and provides visa support documents, with many roles at the New York headquarters or fully remote.

Who can apply

U.S. citizensGreen-card holdersDACA / TPSRefugees and asyleesInternational students (F-1 and other visas)

The official page does not state a citizenship or immigration rule. Confirm with the organizer before you invest time.

The internship pages state no nationality or U.S. work-authorization requirement, and UNICEF says it provides supporting documents for visa applications when needed. F-1 students in the U.S. should still clear CPT with their school for a stipended New York placement.

Eligibility

At least 18 years old. Enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or PhD programme or graduated within the past two years. Proficient in English, French or Spanish. Strong academic performance. No immediate relatives working at UNICEF. Each vacancy lists its own deadline, duration and requirements.

What you need

• Age 18 or older
• Enrolled student or graduated within two years
• Proficiency in English, French or Spanish
• CV and cover letter per vacancy
• No immediate family at UNICEF

How to apply

Search current internship vacancies on jobs.unicef.org (work type: internship), open a posting and apply with a UNICEF profile, CV and a cover letter tailored to that role. Only shortlisted candidates are contacted.

Vacancies are advertised throughout the year, each with its own closing date. Filter jobs.unicef.org by work type 'Internship' and location New York.