INTERNSHIP: Sciences
at UNESCO, Multiple, XX
- Contract
- Internship
- Closing date
- 24 November 2026
- Listed
- 23 May 2026, from UNESCO
The advert
OVERVIEW Type of contract : Internship Duty Station : Headquarters, Field Offices, and Institutes Duration of contract : 1 to 6 months Application deadline : 31 December 2026 (Midnight) UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, ProfessionalismOVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST UNESCO's Sciences Sector (SC) advances sustainable development by promoting science, innovation and international cooperation to address global environmental, social and technological challenges. Guided by key international frameworks, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Paris Agreement (2015), the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015–2030), the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, and the African Union's Agenda 2063, the Sector adopts a systemic and integrated approach to strengthening knowledge, building scientific capacity, supporting the sustainable management of natural resources, promoting climate resilience and biodiversity conservation, and fostering inclusive green economies. The Sciences Sector also contributes to UNESCO's fundamental humanist mission by harnessing science to advance peace, inclusion and sustainable development. It supports efforts to combat violence, racism and discrimination, promote gender equality and social inclusion, foster intercultural dialogue, and expand opportunities for youth, women and persons with disabilities. In addition, the Sector promotes the ethical development and governance of emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), in line with UNESCO's Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence. Through research, capacity-building, policy advice and advocacy, the Sciences Sector helps build more inclusive, resilient and sustainable societies grounded in scientific knowledge and international cooperation.Areas of activity covered by the Sciences Sector include: Inclusive knowledge and capacities of Member States strengthened to advance science for sustainable management of natural resources, ecosystem and biodiversity conservation and restoration, and disaster risk resilience. Water science, innovation, education, management, cooperation, and governance strengthened for a water-secure world in a changing environment. Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) policies strengthened through improved access to scientific knowledge, technological advancement, and Open Science. Institutional and human capacities enhanced in basic sciences, engineering, research, innovation, and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education for sustainable development. Ethical governance of science and emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), promoted in line with UNESCO's normative instruments. Evidence-based policymaking fostered through interdisciplinary research, social transformations, and knowledge exchange. Inclusive societies advanced by combating discrimination, racism, harmful stereotypes, and promoting intercultural dialogue, equality, and social cohesion. Sport is leveraged as a tool for social inclusion, gender equality, disability inclusion, integrity, and peacebuilding. Youth engagement strengthened through research, policy innovation, capacity building, and participation in global initiatives. The Intern will support the overall work of the Sector : Participate in the preparation and review of project documents, technical reports, policy briefs, and analytical papers. Draft briefing notes, background documents, technical annexes, and progress reports. Conduct research, collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data, and support evidence-based policy development. Support communication and visibility activities through website updates, communication materials, and knowledge dissemination. Analyze opportunities for partnerships, fundraising, and stakeholder engagement while supporting coordination meetings. Provide administrative and logistical support for worksho