The UNICEF-hosted Education Cannot Wait (ECW) fund is offering a remote internship for qualified graduate students and recent graduates. This is an opportunity to gain direct practical experience in the international humanitarian-development sector by supporting the world’s first global fund for education in emergencies. Interns will provide technical and operational support to the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) team, focusing on collecting, analyzing, and disseminating data to contribute to key publications like the ECW Annual Results Report.
Program Benefits
- Paid Internship: Interns receive a monthly stipend to support their engagement (e.g., $1,700 USD in New York/Geneva or a locally adjusted rate for other locations).
- Remote Work: The internship is designed to be fully remote, with the flexibility to work online during Geneva/CET working hours. Office space may be available in New York and Geneva upon discussion.
- Professional Experience: Acquire hands-on experience in monitoring and evaluation, data analysis, and reporting within a UN-hosted global fund.
- Skill Development: Strengthen quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills (using Excel, R, Power Query), contribute to global reports, and support knowledge management systems.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the internship, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Education: Must be enrolled in a Master’s degree program or have graduated from a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree within the last three years.
- Field of Study: An academic background in Education, International Development/Humanitarian Affairs, Social Sciences, or a related field is required.
- Experience: Must have academic or professional experience in data analysis and synthesizing information. Strong proficiency in Excel is required; experience with R or PowerQuery is an asset.
- Languages: Must be proficient in English. Proficiency in French and/or Spanish is a plus.
- Availability: Must be able to commit to a full-time (35 hours/week), 5- to 6-month internship.
Application Process
- Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is December 19, 2025, at midnight New York time (EST).
- How to Apply: Applications must be submitted through the official UNICEF careers portal.
- Start Date: The expected start date is between February and March 2026.
Application Link:
For complete details and to submit your application, please visit the job posting on the UNICEF Careers website.
