Deadline:
As soon as possible
Location(s)
France
Paris
Overview
The purpose of the UNESCO Internship programme is to offer selected graduate and postgraduate students in a field related to the work of UNESCO the opportunity to supplement their academic knowledge with practical work assignments and to enable them to gain a better understanding of UNESCO’s mandate and programmes. The duration of an internship generally ranges between 2 and 6 months.
Details
If you are planning to embark on a career in the field of education, science, or culture, then an internship at UNESCO will be ideal for you.
The UNESCO Internship Programme offers you practical work in one of UNESCO’s priority areas. Aside from helping you understand the Organization’s mandate, programmes, and main thrusts, it also enhances your academic knowledge with relevant work assignments that can help you prepare for your future career.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
You can apply for an internship if you fall under any of the following:
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Student currently enrolled in a bachelor or postgraduate degree in any of the following fields:
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Education
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Culture
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Sciences
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Communication and Information
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Social and Human Sciences
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Law
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Human Resources
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Management Studies
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International Relations
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Student enrolled in a technical, secretarial, or vocational school. You need to have reached your last year of studies.
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Recent graduate who has graduated from a university or a vocational/technical institution within the last 12 months prior to your application.
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You have completed at least 3 years of full-time studies in a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree.
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Age: You must be at least 20 years old to apply.
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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.
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Computer skills: You must have an excellent knowledge of computer systems and office-related software.
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Team player: You should be able to work well in a team and adapt to an international working environment.
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Communication skills: You should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
- Costs/compensation: UNESCO interns are not paid. All costs related to travel, insurance, accommodation and living expenses must be borne either by the interns or their sponsoring institutions.
- Visa: Interns are responsible for obtaining and financing any necessary visas.
- Travel: Interns must arrange and finance their travel to the location where they will have the internship.
- Medical insurance: Interns are responsible for all costs arising from accident
Un-save Opportunity
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