The UNICEF ECW Internship 2026 is now open, offering a fully paid international opportunity for students and recent graduates who want hands-on UN experience.
This internship provides young professionals with exposure to global education-in-emergencies work, international development systems, and high-impact humanitarian operations. It is an exceptional chance for anyone seeking practical skills, global networks, and a competitive CV advantage.
Internship Summary
- Host Organisation: UNICEF – ECW Secretariat
- Location: Geneva, Switzerland (Remote options available)
- Category: International Internships | Training
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward:
- $1,700 Monthly Stipend (Geneva, New York, Copenhagen)
- Proportionate stipend for other duty stations
- Full-Time UN Experience
- Remote Flexibility
- Duration: 5–6 Months
- Deadline: 19 December 2025
Internship Details
The UNICEF-hosted Education Cannot Wait (ECW) programme is the world’s leading global fund for education in emergencies—supporting children and youth affected by conflict, disasters, and crises. Through the ECW Internship, participants gain hands-on exposure to data analysis, research, monitoring and evaluation, grant management, reporting, and program support across global humanitarian contexts.
Interns work closely with ECW’s Monitoring & Evaluation and Program teams, collaborating with international staff and contributing to global education response efforts. This program provides structured mentorship, capacity-building opportunities, and professional development support throughout the 5–6 month internship period.
Program Responsibilities
- Collecting, cleaning, and analyzing education-related data
- Supporting program performance monitoring activities
- Assisting with donor reports and global results reporting
- Conducting research for education and humanitarian policy projects
- Tracking grants and implementation progress
- Supporting knowledge management and communications tasks
- Collaborating across international teams and time zones
These responsibilities help you build highly valued UN skills and prepare you for competitive roles in global development and humanitarian organizations.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered, applicants must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program, or have graduated within the last 2–3 years
- Have a background in Education, Social Sciences, Economics, Development Studies, Data Analysis, or related fields
- Possess excellent writing, analytical, and research skills
- Be able to work according to Geneva (CET) hours, especially for remote positions
- Be proficient in English (additional languages are an asset)
- Have experience with Excel, PowerBI, R, or Stata (an advantage)
Internship benefits
Successful applicants of this scholarship will receive:
- UN-level experience, which strengthens future scholarship, graduate school, and job applications
- Remote flexibility, reducing relocation barriers
- High-impact exposure to emergency education, humanitarian operations, and global response systems
- Pathway to UN careers — many successful interns secure positions across UNICEF, UNESCO, UNHCR, and INGOs
This internship is especially beneficial for African and Asian students who want to gain global experience while earning a strong international stipend.
How to Apply
To apply for the UNICEF ECW Internship 2026:
- Visit the UNICEF ECW internship application webpage
- Create or log into your UNICEF recruitment profile
- Prepare and upload your CV, academic transcript, cover letter, and proof of enrollment or graduation
- Highlight any experience with research, data analysis, education programs, or humanitarian work
- Submit your application before the 19 December 2025 deadline
If selected, you will receive instructions for onboarding and international collaboration.
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