Overview
UNESCO is accepting applications to its Education Sector internship pool for placements at headquarters, field offices and institutes, supporting work connected to education policy, programmes, research and the Education 2030 agenda.
Complete internship details
Placements last from one to six months and are designed to give eligible students and recent graduates practical experience in UNESCO's multicultural working environment. Applicants join a six-month candidate pool; placement is not guaranteed and depends on the needs of UNESCO managers. Tasks vary by team and may include research, programme support, analysis, drafting, coordination and knowledge-management activities.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must meet the education, language and availability requirements stated in the official vacancy. Applications are accepted in English or French. Candidates should prepare valid contact information, educational evidence and any unofficial English or French translations requested by UNESCO. This is a candidate pool rather than a guaranteed placement.
Tips for this internship
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Tailor the CV and application to the responsibilities and required skills stated on the official employer page.
- Use concrete evidence of relevant work, projects and measurable results rather than generic claims.
- Confirm location, work authorization, remote restrictions and sponsorship terms before applying.
- Apply through the original employer or official recruitment destination shown on this page.
Verification notes
Verified against the official UNESCO Careers vacancy on 27 August 2026. The posting confirms the Education Sector scope, one-to-six-month duration, multiple duty-station model, candidate-pool process and 31 December 2026 deadline.
Job and Scholarship is the discovery and verification layer. Confirm eligibility, dates, salary/funding and application instructions on the original source before submitting anything.
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