UNICEF Remote Knowledge Management Internship 2026: Paid Opportunity

Overview

The UNICEF Knowledge Management Internship provides an opportunity for students and recent graduates to gain practical professional experience supporting digital content, communications, and fundraising operations within the United Nations Children’s Fund. The selected intern will join the Supporter Content team within the Division of Private Fundraising and Partnerships, which helps UNICEF communicate the impact of its work to supporters worldwide by developing multimedia content, donor stewardship materials, and virtual experiences. This home-based, full-time position lasts for 26 weeks, with a tentative start date of 30 November 2026.

Who can apply

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and either currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or PhD programme, or have graduated within the past two years. Candidates are required to demonstrate excellent academic performance through recent university records and be proficient in at least one UNICEF working language, which includes English, French, or Spanish. Additionally, applicants must have no immediate relatives working in a UNICEF office and no other relatives within the line of authority to which they would report. Additional consideration is given to candidates with background experience in communications, marketing, journalism, or public relations, as well as familiarity with knowledge management platforms, SharePoint, Microsoft Office 365, video and photo editing, graphic design, and audience-building techniques.

What you get

The internship is a paid, home-based position lasting for a duration of 26 weeks. While the role is identified as paid, the exact salary or monthly stipend amount is not specified. The position allows interns to develop practical skills in digital knowledge management, metadata tagging, digital publishing workflows, and multimedia experience by organizing and distributing video, photography, and virtual-event content. Selected candidates also gain exposure to international organization operations, fundraising communications, and professional development in communication, research, and teamwork.

Requirements

Selected candidates are responsible for ensuring that any applicable visas and required health insurance remain valid throughout the duration of the contract. Although the position is home-based, participants should clarify any location-related administrative requirements with UNICEF before accepting an offer.

How to apply

Interested candidates must submit their applications through UNICEF’s official recruitment system. Applicants should review the job description and eligibility requirements, prepare an updated CV highlighting relevant education and technical skills, provide required academic records, and state their earliest available start date.

Key dates

The position was advertised on 27 October 2026. The application deadline is 10 November 2026. The tentative start date for the internship is 30 November 2026.