UNFPA Global Internship Roster 2026: Paid Internship, Stipend, Eligibility and How to Apply

Overview

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) maintains a Global Internship Roster, Job ID 31319, that covers multiple duty stations. UNFPA works on sexual and reproductive health and rights, population issues and the empowerment of women, girls and young people. Its Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 focuses on accelerating progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals and on implementing the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development.

Specific duties depend on the assignment and hiring office, and may involve areas such as research, programme support, policy, communications, administration, gender equality, reproductive health and development programmes. Joining the roster does not guarantee an immediate placement, since opportunities depend on organizational needs.

What you get

Interns who do not receive financial support from an outside party such as a university or government are eligible for a stipend toward living expenses. It is based on the agreed place of work, which may differ from the hiring office's duty station in remote arrangements, and is normally paid in local currency at the end of each month. No fixed global amount is stated.

Who can apply

Eligible applicants are enrolled in a first university degree and have completed at least one full academic year, are enrolled in a postgraduate degree, have graduated and can start within one year of graduation, or are in a postgraduate professional trainee programme. Candidates need written and spoken proficiency in English or French and fluency in the official language of the relevant UNFPA office. Close relatives of UNFPA staff, meaning a parent, child or sibling, are not eligible. UNFPA encourages applications from women and from underrepresented groups, including persons with disabilities and minority and indigenous populations. UNFPA charges no fee at any stage of recruitment.

Key dates

Applications are accepted until 31 December 2026 at 23:59, America/New_York.