Are you a passionate student or recent graduate eager to shape global development, influence policy, and champion gender equality and reproductive rights? The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is now accepting applications for its International Internship Programme 2025, and this could be your gateway to a career with global impact.
📌 About the Programme
The UNFPA Internship Programme 2025 offers a transformative professional experience under the mentorship of experts at the Middle Income Country Hub (MIC-Hub), part of the East and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO). Interns will support programme efforts across several middle-income countries, including:
🇧🇼 Botswana | 🇸🇿 Eswatini | 🇲🇺 Mauritius | 🇳🇦 Namibia | 🇸🇨 Seychelles | 🇿🇦 South Africa
This programme is ideal for young professionals who are motivated to contribute to policy research, programme advisory services, and sustainable development solutions in the Global South.
🔑 Key Details
- Organization: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
- Location: Virtual/Regional support for Southern Africa
- Number of Vacancies: 500+
- Application Deadline: 26 May 2025
- Eligibility: Open to international candidates
🛠️ Key Responsibilities
As a UNFPA Intern, you will:
- Monitor regional trends in sexual and reproductive health, gender equality, and population development
- Draft policy briefs, research reports, and analysis linked to the ICPD Programme of Action
- Support technical cooperation programmes focused on sustainable financing and development
- Assist with the organization of trainings, consultations, and conferences
- Contribute to strategic planning, learning, and implementation efforts
- Complete a work plan detailing learning goals and achievements
✅ Eligibility Criteria
To apply, candidates must meet at least one of the following conditions:
- Recently graduated with a degree from a recognized university
- In the final year of a bachelor’s degree program
- Enrolled in or recently completed a postgraduate degree (e.g., Master’s or PhD)
- Participating in a postgraduate professional traineeship as part of their academic program
💼 Why Apply?
Joining UNFPA as an intern means more than just gaining experience — it’s about being part of a global movement for human rights, youth empowerment, and equitable development. As an intern, you’ll:
- Work with top development professionals
- Gain experience in multilateral systems and policymaking
- Build a global network in international development
- Develop key skills aligned with UN mandates and SDGs
📥 How to Apply
Ready to take the leap?
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
👉 For full details, visit the official UNFPA Internship Application Portal.
🚨 Note:
This non-remunerative internship offers unparalleled exposure, learning, and a foot-in-the-door opportunity for those aspiring to a career in the UN system or global development sectors.
Shape the future. Make your voice heard. Be the change.
Apply by 26 May 2025 and begin your journey with UNFPA – Delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person’s potential is fulfilled.
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