UNESCO is seeking interns for its Education Sector Internship to rally the world around the future of education. It provides global and regional leadership to ensure every child, youth and adult has access to quality education throughout life.
About the Internship
- The intern will be selected according to their specialization and needs of the sector
- Activities will vary depending on the requirements of the assignment
- Specific terms of Reference and learning objectives will form part of the contract
- The interns will based in UNESCO Headquarters, Field Offices and Category I Institutes around the world.
UNESCO Education Sector Internship Areas
The areas of activity covered by the Education Sector encompass educational development from pre-school to higher education and beyond, themes include:
- Curriculum Education Policy
- Early Childhood Care and Education
- Education financing
- Education for sustainable development
- Education in Emergencies
- Education for Gender Equality (Gender transformative education & Girls’ and women’s education)
- Global Citizenship Education
- Skills Development
- Teacher Education
- Right to Education
The intern will have the opportunity to learn and support the overall work of the Education Sector/ programme’s mission.
Intern Functions
- Programme and Project Support
- Research and Knowledge Management
- Partnerships
- Operations Support
Requirements
Age
You must be at least 20 years old to apply.
Academic Qualifications
At the time of your application to the internship programme:
- You are currently enrolled in a graduate programme (Master’s degree, PhD, or equivalent, second university degree or higher).
- You have recently graduated with a Master’s degree or PhD (or second degree as defined above), 12 months prior to the start of the internship.
Languages
- You should have an excellent command, both written and spoken, of English or French. A working knowledge of the other language (English or French) is an asset, and may be required for internships in secretarial and assistantship assignments at the Headquarters.
- Computer skills: You must have an excellent knowledge of computer systems and office-related software.
Communication Skills
You should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Intern Functions
- The intern will assist the Advisor in preparing files on subjects related to the fields of competency of UNESCO (education, science, culture, social and human sciences and communication).
- Interns in the Speechwriting Pool (Pôle Langage) will help prepare elements for various interventions by the Director-General (in French and in English).
- They will help write speeches, talking points, messages, editorials, articles and forewords.
- They will also carry out documentary research with a view to preparing speeches or official visits by the Director-General.
- Under the supervision of the Head of the Pôle Langage, they will also revise correspondence to be signed by the Director-General.
Selection Procedure
- The UNESCO Internships Programme is open in January and July each year.
- Candidates shall apply to the vacancy that matches their personal expertise and domain.
- Candidates who successfully applied to the vacancy will stay in the intern talent pool and will be further assessed and selected by relevant hiring managers.
- The candidature will be valid for 6 months.
- Candidates who have been selected will be contacted directly by the relevant hiring manager.
- Those who were not selected for an internship in the current cycle will need to reapply to the internship programme when the new internship vacancies are released.
Benefits and Entitlements
UNESCO does not remunerate interns. There is no compensation, financial or otherwise for internship assignments.
Interns are entitled to 2.5 days of leave per month during their internship.
Important thing to keep in mind
- Have your motivation letter and résumé ready before filling out the application form. You only have one hour to finish the process.
- Make sure your contact details will be valid in next 6 months.
- You can only use either English or French in applying.
- Please provide an unofficial French or English translation of your documents if they are not in these languages.
Tips to Increase your chances of Application
- Please indicate your main expertise and sub area accordingly
- Please select “Multiple” if you do not have a preference for the duty station
- Please indicate the UNESCO programme areas you would like to have your internship in the application question.