SUMMARY: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is calling for applications from students enrolled in an advanced degree programme for its 2021 Internship Program.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: December 31, 2020
OPEN TO: students enrolled in an advanced degree program or have graduated within the last 12 months;
COST: Interns are not financially remunerated by UNFPA for their work but may receive a stipend to help cover basic daily expenses related to the internship.
UNFPA Internship Program Description.
The United Nations Population Fund, formerly the United Nations Fund for Population Activities, UNFPA Internship Program offers a small group of outstanding students the opportunity to acquire direct exposure to UNFPA operations. It is designed to complement development-oriented studies with practical experience in various aspects of UNFPA work.
Applicants should have expressed interest in the field of development; ability to adapt to new environments and work with individuals from different cultural backgrounds. Interns work under the supervision of a staff member at UNFPA. The background of the interns is matched with the needs of the organization.
UNFPA Internship Program Eligibility.
Candidates for the internship programme are selected on a competitive basis. The profiles of the interns are matched with the needs of the organization. The following qualifications are required for consideration:
• Students should be enrolled in an advanced degree programme or have graduated within the last 12 months;
• Students must have written and spoken proficiency in English; fluency in French, Spanish or Arabic is an asset.
UNFPA Internship Program Financial Aspects.
The costs associated with an intern’s participation in the programme must be assumed either by the students themselves or by the nominating institution, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students. Students will have to meet living expenses as well as make their own arrangements for accommodation, travel and other requirements. In addition, applicants must have medical insurance for the duration of the internship. Proof of insurance will need to be submitted before the internship begins.
Interns are not financially remunerated by UNFPA for their work but may receive a stipend to help cover basic daily expenses related to the internship, when not financially supported by any institution or programme, such as a university, government, foundation, or scholarship programme.
How to Apply for UNFPA Internship Program.
Interns may be deployed to any of the duty station closest to them. The application must be submitted by December 31, 2020.