Graduate students and recent graduates who are interested in a fully remote, full-time internship program focused on advancing climate resilience and youth empowerment, the UNiCEF Home-Based Internship is that opportunity for you. If you’re passionate about environmental justice, urban development, or youth-led action, this is a unique chance to contribute to the global Generation Unlimited (GenU) initiative through Green Rising, a flagship UNICEF programme.

About the UNICEF Home-Based Internship

As part of UNICEF’s Programme Group, this internship centers on the expansion of Green Rising—an initiative mobilizing millions of young people for climate action—into slums and informal urban settlements. With over 500 million children currently living in slums, and that number projected to double by 2050, this work could not be more urgent.

Green Rising focuses on equipping youth with the tools to lead environmental change through advocacy, volunteerism, and green skills development, and this internship plays a crucial role in integrating the programme into underserved urban communities.

Responsibilities

Interns will work with the Programme Group Director’s Office and across global teams to help:

• Research and map youth-led environmental actions in slums
• Draft internal briefings, updates, and communications for leadership and partners
• Coordinate with UNICEF HQ, regional, and country offices to identify pilot countries
• Develop supporting materials such as presentations, backgrounders, and concept notes
• Curate stories and case studies from youth in informal settlements
• Support knowledge management, including organizing content and contributing to monitoring and evaluation planning

Candidate Profile

To be eligible for the UNICEF Home-Based Internship, candidates must:

• Be currently enrolled in or have recently completed (within the past year) a graduate degree program in Economics, Political Science, Social Sciences, Business, or related fields
• Have strong research, analytical, and communication skills
• Show demonstrated interest in climate action, urban issues, or social justice
• Be comfortable working with low-income or diverse communities
• Be organized, self-motivated, creative, and able to work independently
• Be fluent in English (other UN languages like French, Arabic, or Spanish are a plus)

Required Documents

• Proof of enrollment (or graduation within 1 year)
• Recent academic transcript
• Government-issued ID
• One signed recommendation letter
• Proof of health insurance coverage for the internship duration (CPT if applicable)

The UNICEF Home-Based Internship is a platform for you to influence policy, expand access to climate justice, and elevate the voices of youth living in some of the world’s most underserved urban environments. You’ll be working on the frontlines of UNICEF’s commitment to equity, innovation, and sustainable change.

For more details and to apply, kindly visit the official website of the UNICEF Home-Based Internship