UNESCO’s greatest asset is its motivated, dedicated staff of the highest competence & integrity. We welcome talents worldwide to join us and commit to achieving the Organization’s mission.
UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, is a specialized agency dedicated to strengthening our shared humanity through the promotion of education, science, culture, and communication.
We set standards, produce tools and develop knowledge to create solutions to some of the greatest challenges of our time, and foster a world of greater equality and peace.
Protecting biodiversity, responding to artificial intelligence, advancing quality education, safeguarding heritage, and ensuring access to reliable information are some examples of the work that UNESCO does with its 194 Member States across the globe.
Exciting Internship Opportunities at UNESCO!
Dreaming of a career that truly makes a difference on the global stage? UNESCO—the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization—is the premier place to contribute to world peace, eradicate poverty, and foster sustainable development through education, science, culture, communication, and information.
Right now, UNESCO's careers portal, careers.unesco.org, is buzzing with opportunities for dedicated individuals to gain invaluable experience through their diverse internship program. Whether your passion lies in policy, field work, or organizational management, there is a role for you to contribute to this vital mission.
Here is a glimpse of the wide array of open internships currently available, highlighting the scope and breadth of work you could be involved in:
Dive into UNESCO's Core Mission Areas
Internships are open across the organization's main programmatic sectors, offering hands-on experience in shaping global initiatives:
- Education Sector: Help advance quality education for all, from early childhood to higher education, and support global literacy and teacher training programs.
- Culture Sector 1: Get involved in protecting world heritage, promoting cultural diversity, and supporting creative industries around the globe.
- Communication & Information Sector: Contribute to projects promoting freedom of expression, journalists' safety, and access to information and digital inclusion.
- Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission: A unique opportunity to assist in marine science, ocean observation, and international cooperation for ocean health.
- Priority Africa and External Relations: Focus your work on UNESCO's Global Priority Africa, supporting strategic initiatives across the continent.
- All Sectors / Bureaus: A general entry point to gain exposure across different departments and understand the full scope of UNESCO's work.
Support the Engine: Operations and Management
The work behind the scenes is just as critical. Internships are available to support the essential organizational functions that keep UNESCO running effectively:
- Bureau Of Human Resources Management: Learn how a large international organization recruits, manages, and develops its talent.
- Digital Business Solutions: Contribute to the technological and digital transformation that enhances efficiency and global reach.
- Communications and Public Engagement: Help shape the narrative and promote UNESCO’s impact to global audiences, media, and partners.
- Governing Bodies Secretariat: Gain insight into the processes of international diplomacy by assisting in the coordination and documentation of the organization's governing meetings.
Ready to apply? UNESCO is seeking motivated, competent, and highly dedicated individuals to join its team in a multicultural and dynamic environment.
Don't miss the chance to kick-start your career with a leading global organization. Visit the official careers site today for detailed requirements and application deadlines:
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cities, France |
Consultant |
05-JAN-2026 |
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Multiple,
Multiple |
Intern |
30-JUN-2026 |
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ESPECIALISTA
EN COMUNICACION, RELACIONAM COMUNIT PROY ED UNESCO-QUELLAVECO-REIMAGINA
2024-2027 MOQ 1 |
Lima, Peru |
Consultant |
15/12/2025 |
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ASESOR
PARA EL CAMBIO EN BIENESTAR SOCIOEMOCIONAL Y PROYECTO DE VIDA
"UNESCO-QUELLAVECO-REIMAGINA" |
Lima,
Peru |
Consultant |
15 -
DIC - 2025 |
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ASESOR
PARA EL CAMBIO EN PEDAGOGÍA - PROYECTO DE EDUCACIÓN
"UNESCO-QUELLAVECO-REIMAGINA 2024-2027" |
Lima,
Peru |
Consultant |
15 -
DIC - 2025 |
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Multiple,
Multiple |
Intern |
30-JUN-2026 |
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International
Consultant for the Development of Training Curriculum and Manual on HPS in
Bangladesh |
New
Delhi, India |
Consultant |
31
December 2025 |
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Lima,
Peru |
Consultant |
16 -
DIC - 2025 |
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Trieste,
Italy |
General
Services |
G-3 |
12-JAN-2026 |
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UNESCO-AF-GEF
PROJECTS NATIONAL COORDINATOR FOR KAZAKHSTAN (SB-4 SC8 Min) |
Almaty,
Kazakhstan |
Service
Contract |
Level 4 |
19-DEC-2025 |
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ESPECIALISTA
EN GESTIÓN PROYECTO DE EDUCACIÓN UNESCO-QUELLAVECO-REIMAGINA 2024-2027
MOQUEGUA PERU |
Lima,
Peru |
Consultant |
15 DIC
2025 |
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Paris,
France |
Consultant |
Level 2 |
12-DEC-2025 |
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Trieste,
Italy |
General
Services |
G-5 |
10-DEC-2025
(EXTENDED) |
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Khartoum,
Sudan |
Service
Contract |
17-12-2025 |
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Guinea-Bissau,
Guinea-Bissau |
Cadres
de service et de bureau |
G-2 |
16-DEC-2025 |
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Consultant
for Adoption and Improvement of the Nature Positive AI Toolkit |
Paris,
France |
Consultant |
Level 2 |
12-DEC-2025 |
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Assistant
Director-General for Priority Africa and External Relations |
Paris,
France |
Director |
ADG |
02-JAN-2026 |
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Sous-Directeur
/ Directrice général(e) pour la priorité Afrique et les relations extérieures |
Paris,
France |
Directeur |
ADG |
02-JAN-2026 |
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Consultant
- Learning Designer for a training on Disability-Inclusive Education |
Dakar,
Senegal |
Consultant |
10-DEC-2025 |
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Trieste,
Italy |
General
Services |
G-3 |
16-DEC-2025 |
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Trieste,
Italy |
General
Services |
G-6 |
12-JAN-2026 |
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Paris,
France |
Director |
ADG |
02-JAN-2026 |
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Paris,
France |
Directeur |
ADG |
02-JAN-2026 |
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Paris,
France |
Directeur |
ADG |
02-JAN-2026 |
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Paris,
France |
Director |
ADG |
02-JAN-2026 |
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Sous-Directeur
/ Directrice général(e) pour la communication et l'information |
Paris,
France |
Directeur |
ADG |
02-JAN-2026 |
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Assistant
Director-General for Communication and Information |
Paris,
France |
Director |
ADG |
02-JAN-2026 |
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Project
Officer (Anti-Doping Fund and International Convention against Doping in
Sport) |
Paris,
France |
Professional |
P-3 |
15-DEC-2025 |
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Multiple,
Multiple |
Intern |
31-DEC-2025 |
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Jakarta,
Indonesia |
Service
Contract |
Level 1 |
10/12/2025 |
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Paris,
France |
Consultant |
10-DEC-2025 |
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Paris,
France |
Service
Contract |
Level 3 |
11/12/2025 |
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Paris,
France |
Contrat
de service |
Level 3 |
11/12/2025 |
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JUNIOR
EXPERT ON THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN GREECE |
Paris,
France |
Consultant |
10-DEC-2025 |
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SENIOR
EXPERT ON THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN GREECE |
Paris,
France |
Consultant |
10-DEC-2025 |
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Call
for Roster: Individual Consultant: Photographers and Videographers |
Bangkok,
Thailand |
Consultant |
14-DEC-2025 |
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Bangkok,
Thailand |
Consultant |
14-DEC-2025 |
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Call
for Roster: Individual Consultant: Copyeditors and proofreaders (English) |
Bangkok,
Thailand |
Consultant |
14-DEC-2025 |
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Call
for Roster: Individual Consultant: Translators (to and from English) |
Bangkok,
Thailand |
Consultant |
14-DEC-2025 |
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Paris,
France |
Director |
DDG |
20-DEC-2025 |
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Paris,
France |
Directeur |
DDG |
20-DEC-2025 |
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Apia,
Samoa |
Service
Contract Field |
G-2 |
05/01/2026 |
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Paris,
France |
General
Services |
G-5 |
18-DEC-2025 |
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Multiple,
Multiple |
Intern |
31-DEC-2025 |
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Multiple,
Multiple |
Intern |
31-DEC-2025 |
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Senior
Programme Assistant (Social and Human Sciences) Readvertisement |
Paris,
France |
General
Services |
G-7 |
15-DEC-2025 |
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Santiago,
Chile |
Service
Contract Field |
G-3 |
15-DEC-2025 |
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