Paid Remote Legal Internship at UNICEF [Multiple Locations]: Apply Now!

UNICEF is inviting applications for its paid Internship Programme, open to students and recent graduates worldwide.

About UNICEF

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is a United Nations agency working for the welfare, health, education and emergency relief of children across the world. Established in 1946 and headquartered in New York, UNICEF runs programmes supporting the rights and wellbeing of children in countries across the globe.

About the Opportunity

UNICEF is inviting applications for its Internship Programme, one of the most competitive global internships for students and recent graduates. The internships can be remote, full-time or part-time, and are open to candidates from different academic backgrounds. Interns will get practical experience in the humanitarian sector and will work directly with UNICEF during the programme, gaining international exposure that adds strong value to their academic and professional development.

Mode

The internships can be undertaken in remote, full-time or part-time mode, depending on the position.

Location

The host country is the United States, and internship locations vary across multiple countries depending on the position.

Duration

The internship duration will be between 6 and 26 weeks, depending on the position.

Stipend

The programme will provide a monthly stipend to help cover the living expenses of the interns. Interns may also receive a one-time lump sum amount for covering travel and visa costs.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Candidates should have graduated within the past two years or be currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or PhD programme.
• Students must be proficient in one of the languages including English, Spanish or French.
• Applicants must not have their mother, father, sister, brother or any other relative working with UNICEF.
• Students should have an excellent academic record and motivation.

Roles & Responsibilities

During the internship programme, interns will work on one or multiple projects. These projects will be related to research, database management, communications and other areas, along with other work assigned for the chosen position.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates may apply through the official vacancies page. The application process involves the following steps:

• Visiting the vacancies page, finding current opportunities and clicking “Apply Now”.
• Selecting availability and providing education details.
• Selecting employment history and indicating proficiency in all three languages.
• Selecting computer skills and answering the self-disclosed questions.
• Scanning and uploading the required documents.
• Reviewing the specific requirements of the internship opportunity and customising the online profile to highlight suitability for the role.
• Reading and agreeing to the declaration statement and submitting the application form.

Documents required for the application:

• CV or resume
• Cover letter
• Copy of the highest level of education certificate
• Any other supporting documents

Different positions have different deadlines, and candidates should visit the official vacancy page for the exact deadlines.