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• Supply Chain Intern

  International Organization for Migration · 🇪🇬 Cairo, Egypt

  The Supply Chain Intern will support the Regional Supply Chain & Procurement Unit for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, based in Cairo, Egypt. Responsibilities include assisting with quotations, preparing RFQs and PRs, supporting POs and service contracts, maintaining procurement files, ensuring compliance, coordinating logistics for meetings and travel, managing delivery documents, updating vendor information sheets, supporting asset tagging and inventory management, and conducting physical checks of items. The role offers hands-on experience in supply chain and procurement processes, including RFQs, PRs, POs, and logistics coordination. Interns must be between 20 and 36 years old, enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Management, or related field, or have graduated within the last 12 months. Previous experience in supply chain, procurement, or administrative tasks is preferred.

  Related Organization Closes Jun 10, 2026

• Project Support Intern - United Nations Centre for Regional Development (UNCRD)

  Department of Economic and Social Affairs · Nagoya

  The United Nations Centre for Regional Development (UNCRD) is seeking a Project Support Intern to work in its Environment Unit in Nagoya, Japan from July to December 2026 for a duration of 2-3 months. The intern will support the organization of regional forums on environmental issues, including the Regional EST Forum in Asia and the Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific. Responsibilities include updating invitee lists, preparing and dispatching invitations, compiling information from participating countries, assisting with research and data analysis for reports, and supporting presentation preparation. The role requires a strong academic background in environmental management, urban planning, waste management, or related fields, with proficiency in standard software applications and fluency in English. The internship is unpaid and the candidate must cover all travel, visa, and living expenses.

  I-1 Secretariat Closes Jun 19, 2026

• Intern

  United Nations Development Programme · 🇱🇦 Vientiane, Laos

  This is an internship opportunity with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Lao PDR, focusing on Green and Sustainable Finance within the Economist Team. The intern will support two key initiatives: the United Nations Joint Programme on Green and Climate Finance and the Climate Finance Network. Responsibilities include conducting research and analysis on green finance, supporting project engagements with stakeholders, drafting policy documents and communications materials, and providing administrative support. The role requires a candidate currently in the final year of a Bachelor's degree, enrolled in a Master's degree, or who has graduated within the last year from a relevant field such as Economics, International Development, Finance, or Business Management. Strong analytical skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and fluency in English are required. Knowledge of Lao and other UN languages is advantageous.

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• Project Management Support - Intern

  United Nations Development Programme · 🇺🇸 New York, United States

  The UNDP Japan Unit seeks an intern to support project management and analytical activities related to Japan-funded initiatives. Key responsibilities include assisting in the compilation and review of project proposals, conducting policy analysis on Japan's ODA instruments, supporting private sector engagement, and maintaining databases and visual materials for donor reporting. The intern will also support meeting logistics and other BERA partnership group activities. The role requires strong research, analytical, and communication skills, with proficiency in Japanese and English. The internship offers a part-time commitment of at least 1.5 months and provides a modest stipend. The position is located in Tokyo, with potential for remote work.

  Fund/Programme Closes Jun 11, 2026

• Project Support Intern

  United Nations Development Programme · Pristina, Kosovo (as per UNSCR 1244)

  The Project Support Intern will assist the UNDP Project Manager in implementing activities related to the Economic Resilience Programme, which focuses on strengthening SMEs and their ecosystems through business development tools. Key duties include supporting project implementation, coordinating with stakeholders, organizing training sessions, collecting and maintaining data, preparing communication materials, and assisting with reporting. The role requires strong administrative and coordination skills, proficiency in office software, and the ability to work independently and in teams. The intern will gain exposure to UNDP's operations and methodologies while supporting inclusive economic development initiatives.

  Fund/Programme Closes Jun 11, 2026

• Civic Space Intern

  Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland

  The Civic Space Intern will support the Civic Space Unit within the Rule of Law, Accountability and Civic Space (RACS) Branch of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). The unit focuses on enhancing participation and protecting civic space, with five priority areas including supporting HRD protection initiatives, strategic field engagement, monitoring civic space trends, mainstreaming civic space in UN practices, and building public support for HRDs. Interns will assist in mapping protection practices, developing monitoring frameworks, supporting regional projects, and contributing to data analysis and reporting on civic space and HRD situations. The internship is based in Geneva, expected duration is up to 6 months in 2026.

  I-1 Other UN Entity Closes Jun 10, 2026

• INTERN- Project Support in Graphic/Web Design and Communication

  Department of Operational Support · 🇺🇸 New York, United States

  The United Nations Department of Operational Support (DOS) is offering an internship in Graphic/Web Design and Communication within the Office of Supply Chain Management (OSCM). This role supports the design and communication needs of OSCM, including creating visual identity products, preparing content for corporate briefings and presentations, supporting website development, and managing social media communications. Interns will collaborate with teams to maintain SharePoint and iSeek pages, develop communication plans, and enhance visual appeal and user experience across various platforms. The internship offers flexible in-person or remote work modalities, with a duration of 3-6 months starting in June/July 2026. Interns work as full team members on projects that contribute meaningfully to OSCM's operations and gain valuable experience in UN communications and design.

  I-1 Secretariat Closes Jun 13, 2026

• Intern - Programme Management

  Department of Economic and Social Affairs · 🇺🇸 New York, United States

  This is a part-time, unpaid internship in the Management Unit of the 2030 Agenda Sub-Fund within the Capacity Development Programme Management Office (CDPMO) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The intern supports project management, planning, and coordination activities related to sustainable development initiatives funded by the United Nations Peace and Development Trust Fund (UNPDF). Responsibilities include assisting in project proposal development, organizing meetings, tracking follow-up actions, conducting research, preparing briefing materials, and supporting administrative tasks. The role offers exposure to UN operations and sustainable development work. The internship is for four months initially and requires fluency in English and French, with knowledge of additional UN languages being advantageous.

  I-1 Secretariat Closes Jun 17, 2026

• Intern - Data Analytics and Front Office Support

  Office of the Secretary-General’s Envoy on Technology · 🇺🇸 New York, United States

  The United Nations Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies (UNODET) is seeking an Intern for Data Analytics and Front Office Support. The role is based in New York and offers a 6-month internship with a desired start date in June 2026. The intern will support key operational and analytical functions including stakeholder and contact management, office coordination, knowledge and information management, meeting and event preparation, reporting and data organization, and administrative and communications support. Responsibilities include maintaining CRM data quality, supporting data migration and integration workflows, producing reports and data visualizations, contributing to knowledge management, assisting with meeting materials, supporting web content, preparing for high-level meetings, and handling day-to-day office operations. The position requires fluency in English and knowledge of another UN official language is advantageous.

  I-1 Secretariat Closes Jun 17, 2026

• Information and Knowledge Management Intern

  United Nations Environment Programme · 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya

  The Information and Knowledge Management Intern will support the front office of the UNEP Ecosystems Division in Nairobi, working under the supervision of the Senior Programme Management Assistant and Deputy Division Director. Key responsibilities include optimizing digital filing structures in SharePoint/OneDrive, managing document tagging and version control, migrating documents to new repositories, supporting staff with Microsoft 365 applications, preparing presentations and documentation for internal meetings, assisting with meeting logistics, and maintaining contact lists. The role requires strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office productivity tools and the Power Platform, with a focus on information management and knowledge sharing within UN standards. This is a 6-month internship with no financial remuneration.

  I-1 Other UN Entity Closes Jun 18, 2026

• Digital Tech & Human Rights Intern - Brussels

  Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland

  The Digital Tech & Human Rights Intern will support the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in the Digital Tech and Human Rights Section. The intern will assist in the protection and promotion of human rights in the digital age, supporting research, analysis, report writing, and event preparation. Responsibilities include conducting research on digital technology and human rights issues, drafting reports and background materials, and preparing for meetings and workshops. The role is based in Brussels, Belgium, with a maximum duration of 6 months in 2026. The internship is unpaid, and the intern is responsible for all travel, visa, and living expenses.

  I-1 Other UN Entity Closes Jun 18, 2026

• Internship - human rights

  Office of the Special Representative to the Secretary-General on Violence Against Children · 🇺🇸 New York, United States

  This internship opportunity is with the Office of the Special Representative to the Secretary-General on Violence Against Children (SRSG-VAC). The role supports the SRSG's mandate to advocate globally for the prevention and elimination of all forms of violence against children, aligned with international human rights standards. Interns will assist with monitoring developments, administrative tasks, organizing conferences and meetings, note-taking, research, and supporting child participation initiatives. The position offers exposure to high-level UN work on child protection, including engagement with international bodies, regional organizations, and civil society. The internship is remote or in New York, lasting 3-6 months, and provides valuable experience in human rights advocacy and UN operations.

  I-1 Secretariat Closes Jun 22, 2026

• Environmental Junior Analyst

  United Nations Environment Programme · 🇵🇦 Panama City, Panama

  The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) seeks three unpaid interns for a 3-6 month period to support the Science-Policy Unit in its Latin America and Caribbean Office in Panama City and Southern Cone Office in Montevideo, Uruguay. Interns will assist with research, data management, coordination of regional environmental information networks, and support for the biennial workplan of the Science-Policy Subprogramme. Tasks include supporting SDG indicator monitoring, updating regional data platforms, conducting secondary data research, preparing communications materials, and organizing meetings. The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in environmental data management and statistics, excellent written and oral communication in English and Spanish, and familiarity with GIS and data visualization tools. No prior professional experience is required, but candidates must be enrolled in a relevant academic program or have completed a degree in fields such as Engineering, Economics, Statistics, Environmental Science, or related disciplines.

  I-1 Other UN Entity Closes Jun 24, 2026

• CITES Intern - Enforcement Unit (2 positions)

  United Nations Environment Programme · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland

  The CITES Intern will support the Enforcement Unit of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in Geneva for a 6-month period. Key responsibilities include conducting research and preparing briefing papers on enforcement matters for CITES governing bodies, compiling analyses of Party submissions, supporting implementation of CITES decisions and resolutions, assisting with ICCWC activities, communicating with Parties and partner organizations, updating enforcement-related websites, organizing meetings and workshops, preparing presentations, and taking minutes. The role requires academic qualifications in law enforcement, policing, criminal justice, environmental law, or related fields, with interest in CITES enforcement matters and experience in compliance or enforcement. Excellent writing skills and knowledge of CITES or similar organizations are desirable.

  I-1 Other UN Entity Closes Jun 26, 2026

• CITES Intern - Office of the Secretary General (1 position)

  United Nations Environment Programme · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland

  The CITES Intern will support the Office of the Secretary General of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in Geneva. Key responsibilities include assisting in planning and organizing high-level events, compiling and analyzing information in response to calls for data related to Convention implementation, supporting communication and social media efforts, and performing other assigned tasks. The role requires academic qualifications in economics, social sciences, communications, international relations, diplomacy, or related fields, with abilities in research, analytical support, and data compilation. The internship is expected to last 6 months in Geneva.

  I-1 Other UN Entity Closes Jun 26, 2026

• CITES Intern - Outreach and Projects Unit (2 position)

  United Nations Environment Programme · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland

  The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) seeks two unpaid interns for a six-month period in Geneva to support the CITES Outreach and Projects Unit (OPU). Interns will assist in planning, researching, producing, and releasing communications and multimedia materials on wildlife conservation topics across various CITES channels. Responsibilities include drafting social media content, editing photo and video materials, designing outreach and capacity-building resources, organizing multimedia assets, supporting communication planning, monitoring performance, and assisting with meetings and workshops. The role requires academic background in communication, graphic design, environmental science, or related fields, with proficiency in graphic design software such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, or Canva. Fluency in English is required, with French or Spanish knowledge being desirable.

  I-1 Other UN Entity Closes Jun 26, 2026

• CITES Intern - Legal Unit (2 positions)

  United Nations Environment Programme · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland

  The CITES Intern will support the Legal Unit of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in implementing the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Under direct supervision of Programme Officers, the intern will conduct research and analyses related to CoP Decisions and Resolutions, prepare background materials for meetings, compile Party submissions, and assist with other assigned tasks. The role requires academic enrollment in a relevant field such as law, environmental law, social sciences, or related disciplines, with excellent writing skills and interest in legal compliance and enforcement matters. The internship is based in Geneva, lasting 6 months, and offers no financial remuneration.

  I-1 Other UN Entity Closes Jun 26, 2026

• Intern - Human Rights, I

  Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland

  The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Geneva is offering an unpaid internship in the Media Outreach & Spokesperson's Office (MOSO) within the Executive Direction Management (EDM). The intern will support OHCHR's mission to protect human rights for all people, assist in empowering individuals to realize their rights, and help ensure implementation of human rights by those responsible. Responsibilities include media monitoring, compiling daily clippings, preparing materials for press conferences and briefings, assisting with events, researching content for media platforms, and supporting speech preparation. The internship is full-time, lasting 3-6 months, and requires enrollment in a final academic year of a first-level university degree program or graduate school program, preferably in law, communication, journalism, international relations, public administration, political science, social sciences, or related fields. No professional experience is required.

  I-1 Other UN Entity Closes Jul 03, 2026

• Economic Affairs Intern

  Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific · 🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand

  An Economic Affairs Intern will support the Section on Sustainable Development and Countries in Special Situations within the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). The intern will assist with data collection, compilation, and analysis for the Asia-Pacific SDG Partnership Report and related capacity development initiatives. Responsibilities include conducting background research, developing analytical knowledge products, providing logistical support for meetings and events, updating websites with relevant materials, and supporting day-to-day team activities. The internship is unpaid and full-time, lasting 4-6 months in Bangkok. The role requires strong research and analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a dynamic team environment.

  I-1 Regional Commission Closes Jul 04, 2026

• UN Women: Evaluation and Research Intern for Asia and the Pacific, Bangkok, Thailand

  UN Women · 🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand

  UN Women seeks an Evaluation and Research Intern for Asia and the Pacific based in Bangkok to support the Independent Evaluation Service (IES) in conducting gender-responsive evaluations. The intern will assist with data collection, background research, document management, stakeholder analysis, and evaluation reporting. Responsibilities include supporting ongoing and upcoming evaluations, updating knowledge management systems, and contributing to capacity-building initiatives. The role offers exposure to UN Women's evaluation work, including country portfolio evaluations and regional thematic assessments, with opportunities to learn about gender equality programming and UN system operations. The internship provides hands-on experience in monitoring and evaluation, knowledge management, and stakeholder engagement in an international environment.

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