UNESCO Internship: Applications open for students ranging from undergraduates to PhD candidates; here’s how to apply online..

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is offering a Digital Business Solutions Internship for 2026. This internship is designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as recent graduates, who wish to gain practical experience at UNESCO headquarters in areas such as network operations, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and application development. Selected candidates will have the opportunity to work across various domains and develop their technical and professional skills.

**Opportunity to Work on Various Projects**
Interns will have the chance to work on diverse projects within the bureau, potentially covering areas such as network monitoring, cloud platforms, troubleshooting server and network issues, preparing network documentation, and providing user support. During this time, they will gain experience in setting up and managing cloud resources and working with helpdesk ticketing systems for network equipment. The internship also offers opportunities to understand project management and UNESCO’s operations, improve writing skills, foster teamwork and technical abilities, and gain experience communicating with people in a multicultural environment.

**Qualifications**
Candidates must be at least 20 years old at the time of application. They should be enrolled in the third or final year of a bachelor's degree program or registered for another university degree, master's, PhD, or equivalent program. Additionally, candidates who have completed a bachelor's, master's, or PhD degree within the last 12 months are eligible to apply. Students in the final year of technical or vocational training, or those who have graduated from such programs within the last 12 months, are also eligible. Candidates must possess a good command of written and spoken English or French.

**Duration and Benefits**
Applicants will be selected based on eligibility criteria. The duration of the internship ranges from one to six months. Limited workplace insurance coverage will be provided for risks associated with the internship and related tasks. Candidates who complete the internship will be awarded a certificate. Key Requirement: Candidates must be in the third or final year of their bachelor's degree program. Candidates enrolled in master's, PhD, or equivalent university degree programs may also apply. Candidates should possess computer skills and knowledge of software used for general office tasks.

How to Apply
Candidates can apply until December 31, 2026.
Visit the official website: careers.unesco.org/job/. Select Registration: First, click on the 'Registration' option.
Carefully enter all the required information in the form.
Complete your registration after filling in the details.
Log in (if you already have an account):
If you are already registered, you can log in directly using your mobile number or email ID.

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