The UNAIDS Internship Programme offers an opportunity for motivated students and recent graduates to contribute to the UN’s response to HIV/AIDS. Internships are available in Geneva headquarters and across regional and country offices. Interns actively support projects in public health, human rights, communications, data science, and global advocacy.
Deadline: 30 August 2025
About the Internship
UNAIDS internships are offered year-round and typically last 6 to 24 weeks. Interns work full-time and may receive a stipend, depending on location and funding. The internship is designed to provide experience in:
- Health policy and programme coordination
- Research and data management
- Social media and public information campaigns
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Youth engagement and human rights
Interns are placed in departments aligned with their academic background and interests.
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Who Should Apply?
- Open to undergraduate (final year), graduate students, or recent graduates
- Must be at least 20 years old and enrolled in or recently graduated from a relevant program (e.g. public health, law, communications, development studies)
- Fluent in English; knowledge of French, Spanish, Portuguese, or Russian is an asset
- Passionate about health equity, social justice, and ending AIDS as a public health threat
- UNAIDS values diversity—LGBTQ+ candidates, youth from the Global South, and people living with HIV are strongly encouraged to apply
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Why Apply
UNAIDS offers a dynamic environment for learning and collaboration. Interns gain practical experience with a leading global health agency, access global networks, and contribute meaningfully to HIV prevention, treatment, and policy work. Many former interns go on to secure roles within UN health agencies and global NGOs.
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How to Apply
Applications are submitted through the official UNAIDS recruitment platform. Candidates should prepare a CV and cover letter tailored to the agency’s mission:
👉 https://www.unaids.org/en/vacancies
Conclusion
An internship at UNAIDS is more than a career step—it’s a contribution to a global movement for dignity, inclusion, and health for all.
Tip
In your cover letter, show a clear understanding of UNAIDS’ human-rights-based approach and explain how your voice can help shape inclusive health policy.
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