Friday, 1 June 2012

UNFPA Internship Programme


Objectives of the Programme

The UNFPA Internship Programme offers a small group of outstanding students the opportunity to acquire direct exposure to UNFPA operations. It is designed to complement development-oriented studies with practical experience in various aspects of UNFPA work.
Applicants should have expressed interest in the field of development; ability to adapt to new environments and work with individuals from different cultural backgrounds. Interns work under the supervision of a staff member at UNFPA. The background of the interns is matched with the needs of the organization. 

Qualifying for an Internship

Candidates for the internship programme are selected on a competitive basis. The profiles of the interns are matched with the needs of the organization. The following qualifications are required for consideration:

---Students should be enrolled in an advanced degree programme or have recently graduated;
---Students must have written and spoken proficiency in English; fluency in French, Spanish or Arabic is an asset;

Application Procedures for Candidates

UNFPA has established an electronic application management system. This system allows applicants to create a candidate profile, which can be updated regularly.
Applicants interested in participating in UNFPA's Internship Programme at Headquarters in New York should apply through UNFPA's electronic application management system. Please find the link https://erecruit.partneragencies.org/erecruit.html 
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

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