The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has announced the Global Paid Internship Roster 2025, offering valuable opportunities for students and recent graduates to gain professional experience within the UN system. This global internship program is open to candidates from diverse academic backgrounds who are passionate about advancing gender equality, reproductive health, and youth empowerment.

About UNFPA

UNFPA is the lead UN agency working to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person’s potential is fulfilled.

Guided by its Strategic Plan (2022–2025), UNFPA focuses on achieving three transformative results:

1. End preventable maternal deaths

2. End unmet need for family planning

3. End gender-based violence and harmful practices

These priorities align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) agenda.

Why Apply for the UNFPA Internship

The UNFPA Internship Programme provides a platform for young professionals to contribute to international development efforts while building skills in research, communication, project management, and policy advocacy.

Interns will gain:

• Practical experience in global development work

• Exposure to the United Nations system

• Opportunities to collaborate in multicultural teams

• A monthly stipend to support living expenses

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the UNFPA Global Internship Roster 2025, applicants must meet the following requirements.

Educational Requirements

Candidates must:

• Be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program (and have completed at least one full academic year), or

• Be enrolled in a master’s degree or higher program, or

• Have recently graduated (within one year of the internship start date), or

• Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional trainee program where the internship is part of the training.

Other Requirements

Applicants should:

• Demonstrate a strong interest in international development

• Be proficient in at least one UN working language (English or French)

• Be fluent in the official language of the UNFPA office to which they apply (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, or Spanish)

• Show the ability to adapt to new environments and work effectively in multicultural teams

Note: Individuals with immediate family members (father, mother, son, daughter, brother, or sister) employed by UNFPA are not eligible to apply.

Core Values and Competencies

UNFPA seeks individuals who embody its values and demonstrate core professional competencies.

Values

• Integrity

• Commitment to UNFPA and the UN system

• Cultural diversity

• Adaptability and openness to change

Core Competencies

• Achieving results

• Accountability

• Professional expertise and business acumen

• Analytical and strategic thinking

• Teamwork and collaboration

Financial Support

Interns who do not receive financial support from external sources (e.g., universities or governments) are eligible for a monthly stipend.

The stipend:

• Is based on the intern’s agreed place of work, including remote arrangements

• Is paid in local currency at the end of each month

Diversity and Inclusion at UNFPA

UNFPA fosters a work culture that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. The organization strongly encourages applications from:

• Women

• Persons with disabilities

• LGBTQIA+ individuals

• Indigenous peoples

• Minority ethnic groups and underrepresented communities

UNFPA is committed to equal opportunities in recruitment, training, and professional growth.

Important Notice

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, or recruitment fees. Applicants should avoid sharing any personal financial information, such as bank account details, during the recruitment process.

Key Details

• Position: Global Internship Roster 2025

• Organization: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

• Contract Type: Internship

• Duty Stations: Multiple (including remote options)

• Application Deadline: 31 December 2025, 10:44 a.m. (New York time)

• Job ID: 23269

How to Apply

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their applications early and join the UNFPA Global Internship Roster 2025 for potential placements across the world.

Apply here: UNFPA Careers Portal

For more info please visit: https://www.unfpa.org/jobs/global-internship-roster-2025