Youth and Education Programme Support

UNICEF internship programme aims to provide a framework by which current eligible undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate students from diverse academic backgrounds are assigned to UNICEF offices, where their educational experience can be enhanced through practical work assignments. Additionally, the programme aims to expose the interns to the work of UNICEF, while providing UNICEF offices with the assistance of qualified students specialized in various professional fields

UNICEF Internship Opportunities in Qatar
Youth and Education Programme Support (1 Month Each)

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up.

UNICEF Qatar office invites applications for two (2) internship opportunities that have arisen in its Programmes section as follows:

Internship Opportunity 1: Youth and Adolescents Programme Support

Section/Team:              Youth & Adolescents
Duty Station:                 Doha, Qatar
Modality:                         Full-time
Duration:                        1 month
Reporting to:                  Youth & Adolescents Development Manager

Context:

UNICEF supports adolescents and youth across all its programming globally through interventions that aim to build their agency, skills and participation in decision-making processes. In Qatar, UNICEF works closely with the Ministry of Sports and Youth, other national stakeholders and young people themselves to design, implement and scale impactful youth-centered programmes. These include initiatives that support the National Youth Policy, promote skills development, civic engagement, and participation in global platforms.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Assist in planning and coordinating youth engagement activities and campaigns.
• Support documentation and reporting for youth-related events and initiatives.
• Contribute to content creation (presentations, briefs, reports, summaries).
• Support coordination for Qatar’s youth participation in international platforms and forums.

Internship Opportunity 2: Education Programme Support

Section/Team:              Education
Duty Station:                 Doha, Qatar
Modality:                         Full-time
Duration:                        1 month
Reporting to:                  Education Programme Manager

Context:
UNICEF  collaborates with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education in implementing a joint local workplan that focusses on strengthening the education system. Some of the interventions include the development of an inclusive education framework, development of an early learning framework, roll out of the Child Friendly Cities Initiative and training of teachers. UNICEF also  works with local Qatar based partners and stakeholders in addressing the plight of out of school children in different parts of the world.  This includes specific projects promoting access to learning for disadvantaged children as well as advocacy around the issue of out-of-school children.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Support Education program implementation in liaison with the Qatar national Commission and other Ministry of Education and Higher Education departments and local partners
• Maintain contact with relevant local partners, following up on agreed workplan activities.
• Participate in programme meetings and maintaining a record of proceedings.
• Contribute to the conceptualization of effective tools for programme monitoring and tracking.
• Contribute to regular and adhoc office programme reports.

Eligibility Requirements (Applicable to Both Internships):

• Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate or postgraduate programme relevant to the above two areas or have graduated within the past two years.
• Minimum age: 18 years.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in both English and Arabic.
• Demonstrated interest in children’s programmes and social development.
• Qatari citizenship required.

Application Requirements:

• Verification letter from university stating current enrolment or recent graduation (within 2 years) and expected graduation date (if applicable).
• One academic recommendation letter.
• Language proficiency in Arabic and English.

Focal Point for Applications and Inquiries: Interested candidates should submit their CVs and cover letters.

UNICEF Core Values and Competencies
UNICEF’s Core Values—Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS)—underpin everything we do and how we do it.
We encourage applicants to review our Values Charter and Competency Framework.

Diversity and Safeguarding Statement
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages all qualified candidates—regardless of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons with disabilities—to apply. Reasonable accommodation is provided to ensure equal opportunity during the application process and assignment.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. All interns will be subject to strict safeguarding standards and background checks.

Additional Notes:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Selected candidates are responsible for health insurance coverage for the duration of the internship.