UNESCO Internship: Empowering Gender Equality Advocates

Embark on a journey to champion gender equality with the UNESCO Internship program. Operating from the Headquarters in Paris, this internship offers a dynamic opportunity to engage in initiatives aimed at advancing gender parity globally. With a duration spanning from 1 to 6 months, this internship invites passionate individuals to contribute to UNESCO’s mission of promoting equality and empowerment. As a UNESCO intern, you will be immersed in diverse tasks, from analyzing gender equality projects to supporting communication efforts and organizing impactful events. Through this experience, you will not only gain invaluable professional skills but also actively contribute to the realization of UNESCO’s strategic objectives.

Tasks:

• Assist in monitoring global priority gender equality activities aligned with UNESCO’s objectives.
• Analyze and draft reports on gender equality initiatives across UNESCO domains.
• Support communication efforts, including social media content creation and website management.
• Assist in organizing gender equality conferences, events, and outreach programs.
• Maintain stakeholder relationships and assist in training activities and tool development.

Learning Objectives:

• Gain professional experience in implementing priority gender equality initiatives.
• Understand UNESCO’s functioning and working methods.
• Specific learning objectives tailored to the intern’s development.

Required Qualifications:

• Enrolled in or recently graduated from a graduate program (Master’s degree, PhD, or equivalent).
• Proficiency in English or French, with computer skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work in a team.
• Accountability, Communication, Innovation, Planning and organizing, Results focus, Teamwork, Professionalism.

Benefits:

• Interns receive 2.5 days of leave per month.
• Internships are unpaid.

Selection Process:

• Apply to vacancies matching personal expertise.
• Applications stay valid for 6 months.
• Selected candidates contacted directly by hiring managers.

As you embark on this internship journey with UNESCO, you become part of a global movement dedicated to promoting gender equality and empowerment. Your contributions, no matter how small, play a significant role in shaping a more inclusive and equitable world. Through this immersive experience, you not only develop essential professional skills but also contribute to meaningful change. Join us in making a difference and become a catalyst for gender equality advocacy with UNESCO. Apply now and be part of the solution.