UNESCO Priority Africa and External Relations Internship
A UNESCO talent-pool internship supporting cooperation with Member States, Priority Africa and external relations.
Offered by UNESCO
At a glance
Key facts
- Location
- Headquarters, field offices and institutes
- Compensation / Support
- Unpaid internship, 1–6 months
- Career stage
- Student or recent graduate
- Field / Discipline
- International relations, policy, communications and programme support
- Applications opened
- 8 Jul 2026
- Application deadline
- 31 Dec 2026
Who it is for
Eligible students and recent graduates meeting UNESCO’s internship requirements
What the placement provides
Learning placement and limited workplace insurance; travel, visa and living costs remain the intern’s responsibility.
About the opportunity
Selected interns may support research, briefings, meeting coordination, reports and communications across UNESCO’s Priority Africa and External Relations work.
Before you apply
- This vacancy creates a candidate pool rather than guaranteeing a placement.
- Confirm the enrolment or recent-graduate requirement and language skills.
- Budget carefully: UNESCO states that the internship is not remunerated.
Last checked 26 July 2026. Confirm the current requirements when you open the official application.

