UNICEF is offering four paid internship opportunities across different regions, providing young professionals and students with hands-on experience in international development, policy, youth empowerment, and public partnerships. These internships combine professional growth, global exposure, and meaningful contributions to improving the lives of children and communities worldwide. Below is a breakdown of the available roles, locations, and deadlines. 1. Content and Executive Management Support Internship – New York, USA Location: United StatesDuration: 26 weeks (Full-time)Deadline: 11 February 2026, 11:55 PM Based at UNICEF Headquarters in New York, this internship supports the Director of the Global Programme Division. The intern will work in a fast-paced, high-impact environment that shapes global policies and partnerships influencing millions of children worldwide. The role focuses on content development, executive coordination, and strategic support, offering exposure to high-level decision-making and thought leadership. Interns are encouraged to contribute ideas, research, and writing that strengthen UNICEF’s global programming efforts. In return, participants gain valuable professional experience while developing technical, social, and analytical skills—particularly in professional writing and policy-related work. This opportunity is ideal for students or recent graduates looking to apply academic knowledge in a real-world international setting while building a strong foundation for a career in global development. 2. National Internship in Child Protection – Programmatic Support and Visibility, Guinea Location: GuineaDuration: 6 monthsDeadline: 10 February 2026, 11:55 PM UNICEF Guinea is seeking a national intern to support child protection programming with a strong focus on ethical visibility and results-based communication. The intern will work closely with the Communication team to highlight programmatic outcomes in a way that supports advocacy, accountability to communities and partners, and organizational learning. This role emphasizes respect for UNICEF’s policies, ethical standards, and child safeguarding principles. The intern will contribute to documenting impact, strengthening program visibility, and supporting evidence-based advocacy efforts. It is a valuable opportunity for candidates interested in child protection, development communication, and program support within a country office context, offering practical experience aligned with UNICEF’s mission at the national level. 3. Youth Participation Adviser Internship – Mbabane, Eswatini Location: Eswatini (formerly Swaziland)Duration: 3 monthsDeadline: 10 February 2026, 11:55 PM UNICEF Eswatini is offering an exciting internship within its Lifelong Learning, Protection, and Development section. This role is designed for a motivated young professional passionate about youth participation, skills development, and empowerment. The intern will support initiatives that promote meaningful youth engagement and contribute directly to UNICEF Eswatini’s programme priorities. Through innovative and practical assignments, the intern will help advance policies and activities that positively impact vulnerable children and young people. This internship offers hands-on experience in programme implementation while allowing interns to enhance their educational background through real-world learning in a dynamic country office environment. 4. Public Partnership Intern – Asia-Pacific Pillar Office, Tokyo Location: JapanDeadline: 9 February 2026, 11:55 PM The Public Partnerships Division (PPD) at UNICEF works to position the organization as a trusted partner for governments and public sector actors worldwide. Based in Tokyo, this internship supports the Asia-Pacific Pillar Office in strengthening partnerships—particularly with the Government of Japan. Under the guidance of the Public Partnership Manager, the intern will assist with quality assurance, research and analysis, communications, and administrative tasks related to resource mobilization. This role provides direct exposure to the United Nations system and international public-sector partnerships. It is well suited for candidates interested in diplomacy, international relations, public finance, or development cooperation in a global context. Apply Now These four paid internships offer unique entry points into UNICEF’s global work, spanning policy leadership, child protection, youth empowerment, and international partnerships. With locations across the United States, Africa, and Asia, they provide meaningful professional experience for aspiring development professionals ready to make a difference. Applicants are encouraged to review deadlines carefully and prepare strong applications tailored to each role. For more opportunities such as these please follow us on Facebook, Instagram , WhatsApp, Twitter, LinkedIn and Telegram LEARN MORE & APPLY Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the organization that is hiring for this position. For any inquiries, please contact the official organization directly. Please do not send your applications to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails, we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.