Internship: Digital Business Solutions at United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

About this Opportunity

UNESCO Digital Business Solutions internship talent pool supporting IT operations, cloud, cyber security, service desk, AI and software development.

UNESCO Digital Business Solutions helps deliver its digital strategy, knowledge management, IT services and cybersecurity. Interns may assist with infrastructure, user support, AI deployment, cybersecurity awareness, software development and UI enhancements.

Key Details

Opportunity Type:: Internship
Location:: UNESCO headquarters, field offices and institutes (placement assigned after selection)
Employment Type:: Internship
Education Level:: Bachelor degree
Experience Level:: Entry level
Work Arrangement:: Multiple locations
Duration:: 1 to 6 months
Funding:: No salary, stipend or financial remuneration from UNESCO.
Application Deadline:: 1 Jan 2027
Posted:: 25 Sep 2026

Quick Summary

Unpaid internship. Limited workplace insurance and leave entitlements; applicants are responsible for their own travel...
• Support network monitoring, server/cloud infrastructure, helpdesk and technical documentation. • Assist AI tool test...
No fixed minimum experience stated in the UNESCO internship vacancy; students and recent graduates may apply if they m...

Eligibility & Requirements

At least 20 years old. Currently in third/final bachelor year, enrolled in a master’s/PhD or second university degree, or graduated within 12 months before the internship agreement. Language requirement: excellent English OR French.
Relevant coursework/projects in computing, IT support, software development, cloud platforms, cybersecurity or data systems.
No fixed minimum experience stated in the UNESCO internship vacancy; students and recent graduates may apply if they meet eligibility criteria.

Responsibilities

• Support network monitoring, server/cloud infrastructure, helpdesk and technical documentation.
• Assist AI tool testing, cybersecurity awareness and vulnerability reporting.
• Support development of web/cloud business applications and UI/UX enhancements.
• Help produce technical and operational reports.

Benefits

Unpaid internship. Limited workplace insurance and leave entitlements; applicants are responsible for their own travel, visas, general health insurance and accommodation.

Programme Details

UNESCO Internship Candidate Pool. Qualified applicants remain available for consideration by hiring managers for 6 months; actual department/location assigned only when selected.

Consultancy Deliverables

Technical support, documentation, applications/UI improvements and digital-systems assignments.

Awards

Practical experience in an international organization; not an academic degree or guaranteed post.

Department

Digital Business Solutions Bureau

Specialisation

ICT operations, software development, cloud, AI and cybersecurity

Education Requirements

Current third/final-year undergraduate, master’s/PhD student, or recent graduate within 12 months.

Programme Skills

IT support, AWS/Azure/GCP basics, networking, cyber security, HTML/CSS/JavaScript, Node.js/Django, UI/UX, documentation.

Additional Information

This advert is a talent pool, not an individual confirmed funded position. Applicant must arrange travel, visa, and general medical insurance at personal expense.

How to Apply

Apply via this exact UNESCO internship category vacancy to join the candidate pool; successful placement is not guaranteed. The intern pool candidature lasts 6 months. Fill in the online application accurately before the deadline, 31 December 2026 (midnight as stated by UNESCO). Publication date recorded as calendar date only; imported 00:00 is not an asserted posting time. Calendar date deadline recorded at 23:59:59 for import; actual cutoff time is not confirmed.

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About the Organization

UNESCO is the United Nations agency for education, science, culture and communication.

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Published: 27 Oct 2026
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Internship: Digital Business Solutions