IOC Internship Scholarship 2026

The UNESCO Internship & Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Programme offers early-career professionals the chance to gain hands-on experience in international cooperation, education, science, culture, and communication. Participants contribute to UNESCO’s global initiatives while building skills in a multicultural environment.

What it offers

• Work on collaborative global initiatives aligned with UNESCO’s mission.
• Gain experience in education, science, culture, communication, and information sectors.
• Opportunity to work at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris or in 53 Field Offices worldwide.

Who can apply

• Open to candidates from 194 Member States of UNESCO.
• No specific education level or nationality restrictions are mentioned.

What you'll do

• Support projects advancing peace, sustainability, and equality.
• Collaborate with professionals from diverse backgrounds.
• Contribute to UNESCO’s Medium-Term Strategy (2022–2029) and Programme and Budget (2026–2029).

How to apply

• Check current JPO vacancies sponsored by the Republic of Korea.
• Visit the UNESCO Careers page for application details.
• Follow the "Join us!" process outlined on the UNESCO website.

Good to know

• UNESCO employs professionals from 174 nationalities across its global offices.
• The programme emphasizes impactful, meaningful work in international development.