UNICEF Internship 2026: Thought Leadership & Strategic Engagement Role

The UNICEF Internship 2026 offers a high-level work placement with UNICEF’s Global Programme Division focusing on thought leadership, strategic communication, and global engagement. The role involves developing research publications, supporting internal knowledge platforms, drafting communications, and collaborating across teams globally. It is based at UNICEF Headquarters in New York City with the option for remote participation.

Exposure to global UN policy processes; experience in strategic communication at executive level; opportunity to contribute to real global publications; work experience in a multicultural international environment.

Applicants must be currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a graduate-level program and have background in international development, political science, economics, or communications; strong writing, analytical thinking, and project management skills are required; fluency in English is required.

Submit application via the UNICEF Jobs portal.