Introduction
Are you passionate about advancing gender equality, safeguarding reproductive health, and empowering young people worldwide? Do you want to gain hands-on experience in international development while contributing to life-saving initiatives? UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is opening its Global Internship Roster for 2025. This is your chance to be part of a movement that shapes a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person’s potential is fulfilled.
About UNFPA
UNFPA is the UN’s lead agency for reproductive health and rights. Guided by its Strategic Plan (2022–2025), UNFPA focuses on three transformative results:
- Ending preventable maternal deaths,
- Ending the unmet need for family planning,
- Ending gender-based violence and harmful practices.
Together with partners, governments, and individuals, UNFPA drives progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.
Background and Context of the Internship
The Global Internship Roster 2025 is designed to bring students and young professionals into the heart of UNFPA’s work. Interns will support projects across multiple duty stations or remotely, contributing fresh perspectives, research, and innovative ideas to advance UNFPA’s mandate.
Internships are available in various thematic areas such as:
- Programme and Policy Development,
- Communications and Advocacy,
- Partnerships and Resource Mobilization,
- Data and Research,
- Humanitarian Response.
Duties and Responsibilities
Interns will:
- Contribute to research, analysis, and drafting on development issues;
- Assist in the design and implementation of projects and advocacy campaigns;
- Support monitoring and evaluation of UNFPA programmes;
- Prepare reports, presentations, and communication materials;
- Participate in meetings, workshops, and team activities;
- Perform other tasks relevant to the hosting office’s needs.
Requirements & Eligibility Criteria
Educational
- Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree programme (completed at least one year), or
- Enrolled in a master’s degree or higher programme, or
- Recent graduate (within one year), or
- Enrolled in a postgraduate professional trainee programme.
Other Criteria
- Demonstrated interest in international development;
- Written and spoken proficiency in English or French; fluency in the language of the duty station (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, or Spanish);
- Ability to adapt quickly to diverse cultural and professional environments.
⚠️ Applicants with immediate family members employed by UNFPA (parents, siblings, or children) are not eligible.
What are the Benefits?
- A unique opportunity to gain UN experience and expand your professional network;
- Exposure to global development issues and cutting-edge policy work;
- Work in a diverse, inclusive, and multicultural environment;
- Monthly stipend to help cover living expenses (amount depends on duty station; typically in the range of USD 300–700 per month);
- Flexible arrangements for remote or in-person duty stations.
Deadline
📅 Applications close on 31 December 2025.
How to Apply
- Visit the UNFPA Careers portal.
- Search for Job ID 23269 – Global Internship Roster 2025.
- Complete your online application and upload:
- A CV,
- A cover letter outlining your motivation and areas of interest,
- Proof of current enrollment or recent graduation.
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✨ Take your first step into the world of diplomacy, policy, and development. Join UNFPA’s mission in 2025 and help transform lives across the globe.
