There are many different internship programs across the UN System and in other international organizations. Please review the links below for specific information about each program and their respective application deadlines, as the requirements for these programs vary. The application process is very competitive, thus it is important to review the requirements carefully and devote time to completing your application. It is possible that some international organizations do not advertise internship opportunities, in which case, you should reach out to the specific international organization of interest to inquire about possible internship positions. Regional offices tend to be less competitive than headquarters posts. Also, keep in mind that some organizations, such as the UN Secretariat, place restrictions on hiring between the end of an internship and full time employment. Please reference the specific international organization for internship policies.
UN Secretariat Internship Program
Internships are usually full-time, between three to six months in duration, and may take place during certain periods of the year. Please be vigilant about the deadlines for applications as they vary depending on the vacant position. Please visit the UN Secretariat's website for more information.
UN System and other International Organizations Internship Programs
Organization |
Headquarters |
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Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire |
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Singapore |
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Manila, Philippines |
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Vienna, Austria |
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Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) |
Bangkok, Thailand |
Beirut, Lebanon |
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
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Geneva, Switzerland |
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Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) |
Santiago, Chile |
Vienna, Austria |
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International Center for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM) |
Rome, Italy |
The Hague, Netherlands |
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The Hague, Netherlands |
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Rome, Italy |
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Geneva,Switzerland |
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London, UK |
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Washington, DC |
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Geneva, Switzerland |
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Geneva, Switzerland |
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Geneva, Switzerland |
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Geneva, Switzerland |
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Brussels, Belgium |
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Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) |
Paris, France |
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) |
Washington DC |
Vienna, Austria |
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The Hague, Netherlands |
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Washington, DC |
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Washington, DC |
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Rome, Italy |
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The Hague, Netherlands |
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Nairobi, Kenya |
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New York, NY |
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Vienna, Austria |
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Geneva, Switzerland |
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New York, NY |
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UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) |
Paris, France |
Nairobi, Kenya |
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Bonn, Germany |
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Geneva, Switzerland |
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Geneva, Switzerland |
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Geneva, Switzerland |
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UN Interregional Crime and Justice Research institute (UNICRI) |
Turin, Italy |
Geneva, Switzerland |
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Geneva, Switzerland |
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Nairobi, Kenya |
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Vienna, Austria |
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Vienna, Austria |
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New York, NY |
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UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) |
Gaza City |
Geneva, Switzerland |
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Turin, Italy |
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Tokyo, Japan |
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Bonn, Germany |
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United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) |
New York, NY |
Washington, DC |
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Bonn, Germany |
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Rome, Italy |
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Geneva, Switzerland |
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Geneva, Switzerland |
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Geneva, Switzerland |