UNICEF Education Cannot Wait (ECW) Internship 2026

Deadline: Dec 19, 2025

masters | other

6 months (duration)

partially funded

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

UNICEF is currently accepting applications for its Education Cannot Wait (ECW) Internship 2026. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and communications work under the ECW program. Interns will analyze data and reports from ECW-supported programs, assist with the 2025 annual results report, and support knowledge-sharing initiatives.

📚 About the Internship

The UNICEF Education Cannot Wait (ECW) Internship 2026 is designed to provide hands-on experience in the following areas:

Monitoring and evaluation of ECW-supported programs.
Data analysis and reporting.
Knowledge-sharing and communications work.

💼 Benefits of the Internship

Interns will receive the following benefits:

Monthly stipend:
- USD 1,700 in New York, Geneva, and Copenhagen.
- 70% of GS level 3 step 1 salary in other duty stations.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the internship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Minimum age: 18 years.
Must be enrolled in a master’s program or have graduated from a bachelor’s/master’s degree within the last 3 years.
Academic background in education, humanitarian/development, or social sciences.
Skills in data analysis:
- Proficiency in Excel is required.
- Knowledge of R, STATA, Power Query, or Kobo is encouraged.
Experience in synthesizing information and drafting global-level reports in English.
Lived experience in a low-middle income country is valued.
Proficiency in English is required; knowledge of French or Spanish is a plus.
No immediate relatives working in UNICEF or the ECW Secretariat.
Must comply with UNICEF Child Safeguarding Personnel Standards.

📅 Application Date and Process

Application Deadline: 19 December, 2025
To apply, visit the UNICEF Education Cannot Wait (ECW) Internship Application Portal.
Direct application link: Apply Here.

🌟 Additional Information

Sponsor Organization: UNICEF
Internship locations include New York, Geneva, Copenhagen, and other duty stations.

For more details, visit the official internship page.

Benefits

Monthly stipend:
- USD 1,700 in New York, Geneva, and Copenhagen.
- 70% of GS level 3 step 1 salary in other duty stations.

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