About UNAIDS:
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) leads and inspires the world to achieve its shared vision of zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination and zero AIDS-related deaths. UNAIDS unites the efforts of 11 UN organizations-UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP, UNDP, UNFPA, UNODC, UN Women, ILO, UNESCO, WHO and the World Bank-and works closely with global and national partners towards ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030 as part of the Sustainable Development Goals. Learn more at unaids.org.
The UNAIDS Internship Programme encourages gender parity and the widest possible geographic and socioeconomic diversity among interns.
Job Description
The UNAIDS Internship Programme 2026 offers students and recent graduates the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in global health, policy, and HIV/AIDS response within the United Nations system.
The internship supports UNAIDS’ mission to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 through collaboration with global partners.
| IMPORTANT: Candidates for internships at UNAIDS must be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or postgraduate degree program at a recognized educational institution, OR have completed a course of study and have been awarded an undergraduate, graduate or postgraduate degree at a recognized educational institution within the past year. If candidates are recent graduates they will be expected to start the internship within 12 months of their date of graduation. |
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Contractual Terms and Conditions:
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Additional Information:
- Candidates must be at least 20 years of age at the date of application and have a working knowledge (both oral and written) of at least one of the WHO/UNAIDS’s official languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish) required in the office of internship.
- Persons with immediate family members employed by the UNAIDS Secretariat (e.g. son/daughter, brother/sister or mother/father) are not eligible for internships. UNAIDS may only offer an internship to candidates who have NOT previously participated in UNAIDS’ internship program. Only candidates who are successful will be contacted regarding the next steps in the recruitment process.
Programme Details
- Duration: 2 to 6 months
- Location: Remote or in-person (depending on department)
- Stipend: Up to $1000 per month
- Organization Unit: UNAIDS Joint Programme on HIV/AIDS
- Application Deadline: June 30, 2026
What You Will Do
- Support research and policy development in global health
- Assist in HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and care programmes
- Draft reports, briefs, and communication materials
- Collaborate with international teams and UN agencies
- Contribute to projects aligned with Sustainable Development Goals
Additional Information
- Candidates must not have previously participated in a UNAIDS internship
- Immediate family members of UNAIDS staff are not eligible
- Internship selection does not guarantee placement
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- Open to diverse applicants including women and persons with disabilities
