Global Internship Roster 2025 at UNFPA (Onsite Role In New York, USA): Apply Now

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has opened its Global Internship Roster for 2025. Unlike a standard job application, this is a "roster" system designed to build a pool of qualified candidates for internship opportunities that arise throughout the year across various UNFPA offices worldwide.

This is a prestigious chance to join the lead UN agency delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. If you are passionate about development, gender equality, and reproductive rights, this roster is your gateway to the UN system.

How You Can Make a Difference

Interns at UNFPA contribute directly to the organization's strategic plan (2022-2025), focusing on three transformative results:

• End Preventable Maternal Deaths: Working to improve maternal health systems globally.
• End Unmet Need for Family Planning: Ensuring access to reproductive health services.
• End Gender-Based Violence: Addressing harmful practices and promoting safety for women and girls.

Eligibility Criteria: Who Can Apply?

To be considered for the roster, applicants must meet specific educational and skill requirements at the time of application:

1. Educational Requirements

• Undergraduate: Enrolled in a first university degree programme (Bachelor’s or equivalent) and have completed one full academic year.
• Postgraduate: Enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (Master’s or higher).
• Recent Graduates: Have graduated recently and, if selected, must start the internship within one year of graduation.
• Professional Trainees: Enrolled in a postgraduate professional trainee programme where the internship is part of the curriculum.

2. Skills & Competencies

• Languages: Proficiency in English or French is required. Fluency in the official language of the specific UNFPA office (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish) is an asset.
• Interest: Demonstrated interest in the field of development.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to new environments and establish good working relations with individuals from different cultural backgrounds.

Note: Individuals with immediate family members (father, mother, brother, sister, son, daughter) working as UNFPA staff are not eligible.

Financial Support & Benefits

UNFPA values its interns and provides financial assistance to ensure the opportunity is accessible:

• Stipend: Interns who do not receive financial support from an outside party (university, government, etc.) are eligible to receive a stipend.
• Coverage: The stipend is a contribution towards living expenses and is paid in local currency at the end of each month.
• Remote Work: In cases of remote arrangements, the stipend is based on the intern’s agreed place of work.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is a "Roster"?
A: A roster is a database of pre-screened candidates. When a specific internship vacancy opens up in a UNFPA office (e.g., in New York, Bangkok, or Nairobi), hiring managers look at this roster to find suitable candidates instead of advertising a new job from scratch.

Q: Is this a paid internship?
A: Yes. UNFPA provides a monthly stipend to help cover living expenses, provided you are not fully funded by another institution.

Q: Can I apply for a specific location?
A: By applying to this global roster, you are considered for multiple locations. However, specific duty stations will select candidates based on their local needs and language requirements.

How to Apply

This is a rolling application process open until the end of 2025, but applying early increases your chances of being matched with an upcoming role.

Click Here to Apply: UNFPA Official Global Roster

Application Deadline: 31 December 2025.