UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. The Office of the Executive Director (OED) provides vision, management, and oversight, with a focus on accountability, results, partnerships and improving the quality and reach of programming for children and young people.

This internship supports a range of tasks related to executive coordination and knowledge and information management for the Executive Director’s global missions and engagements. The intern will undertake research, organize and develop systems for knowledge management, and support the Front Office in compiling and drafting relevant briefings, documents, and background notes as needed.

• Job Location: New York, United States (Headquarters)
• Salary: Not stated
• Employment Type: Internship (3 months)
• Benefits: Attractive compensation and benefits package per UNICEF standard
• Application Deadline: 20 April 2026 (Eastern Daylight Time)

• Support the Executive Specialist/Front Office in research and compilation of relevant background documents to support preparations for external engagements
• Compile and summarize key results and outcomes of engagements for documentation and record keeping
• Support Front Office colleagues to streamline knowledge management efforts and systems, gathering information on requirements and preparing guidance material
• Other tasks related to executive coordination as needed

• Be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or Ph.D. degree programme or have graduated within the past two years
• Undergraduate degree in Law, International Relations, Politics, Communications, Management, or specialized areas of UNICEF’s work (postgraduate degree or enrollment in a postgraduate programme is desirable but not essential)
• 6 months to 1 year of work experience in project management, support to a senior organizational leader, communications and writing, or knowledge/data management/documentation
• Strong communication and drafting/writing skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to produce quality work under pressure and maintain discretion
• Good judgment, initiative, and analytical ability
• Familiarity or experience with knowledge management and SharePoint sites is desirable
• Fluency in written and spoken English

How to Apply
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