UNICEF OED Internship 2026 in New York Headquarters

Organization: UNICEF
Program Type: Internship
Duty Station: New York
Location: United States
Duration: 3 months
Deadline: 20 Apr 2026

The UNICEF OED Internship 2026 is a three-month internship at New York Headquarters with the Office of the Executive Director. The role supports executive coordination as well as knowledge and information management linked to the Executive Director’s global missions and engagements. UNICEF also states that it does not charge a processing fee at any stage of recruitment.

UNICEF OED Internship 2026 Overview

The Office of the Executive Director 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. The office also leads the pursuit of UNICEF’s mission and sets strategic objectives for the organization.

The internship role supports a range of tasks related to executive coordination and knowledge and information management. The intern is expected to conduct research, organize and develop systems for knowledge management, and support the Front Office in compiling and drafting briefings, documents, and background notes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Specialist and Front Office with research and background documents for external engagements
• Compile and summarize key results and engagement outcomes for documentation and record keeping
• Support Front Office colleagues in streamlining knowledge management efforts and systems
• Gather information on requirements and prepare guidance material
• Carry out other tasks related to executive coordination as needed

Eligibility Requirements

• Be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or Ph.D. degree programme, or have graduated within the past two years
• Have an 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
• Have 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

Skills and Language

• Strong communication and drafting or 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

Selection Notes

The page states that all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks. These checks include verification of academic credentials and employment history. It also notes that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and move to the next stage of the selection process.

Deadline

The vacancy was advertised on 06 Apr 2026, and the application deadline is 20 Apr 2026, Eastern Daylight Time. The page also shows the deadline as 20 Apr 2026 at 11:55 PM.

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➤ Internship with the Office of the Executive Director (OED), New York Headquarters, 3 months