Internship Opportunity: Digital Business Solutions at UNESCO

Organization: UNESCO
Position: Internship – Digital Business Solutions
Location: Paris Headquarters or Remote
Contract Type: Internship
Duration: 1 to 6 months
Deadline to Apply: 31 December 2025 (Midnight Paris Time)
Open to: External Candidates

About UNESCO and the Digital Business Solutions (DBS) Team

The Digital Business Solutions (DBS) team at UNESCO supports the organization’s digital transformation. Reporting to the Assistant Director-General for Administration (ADG/ADM), DBS oversees the implementation of the digital strategy through resilient IT infrastructure, secure systems, and improved digital risk management. Interns will contribute to ongoing projects across operations, cybersecurity, and software development while gaining valuable international experience.

Internship Areas and Responsibilities

Interns will work under the supervision of the DBS management team in one or more of the following domains:

1. Operations, Helpdesk, Network, Server and Cloud

• Assist with network performance monitoring and device configuration (routers, switches, firewalls)

• Gain hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud platforms

• Support network and server troubleshooting

• Help update documentation (network diagrams, device inventories)

• Provide basic user support (e.g. account setup, password resets)

• Use helpdesk ticketing systems

2. Cybersecurity, Compliance, and AI

• Support deployment/testing of AI and Generative AI models

• Develop cybersecurity awareness content and phishing simulations

• Review security policies and help communicate them

• Analyze vulnerability scanning reports and document findings

3. Development, Architecture, and Engineering

• Assist with application development using Salesforce, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Node.js, or Django

• Improve UI/UX based on user feedback

• Support reporting via Microsoft or Salesforce technologies

• Assist in data transformation and dashboard creation with Power BI

• Conduct debugging, testing, and QA tasks

• Document features, processes, and code for future use

Learning Objectives

• Understand UNESCO’s digital strategy and project workflows

• Enhance technical writing and communication skills

• Collaborate in a multicultural environment

• Improve project management and IT skills

Required Qualifications

Age

• Minimum 20 years old at time of application

Education

• Enrolled in a graduate program (Master’s, PhD, or equivalent)

• Or recently graduated (within the past 12 months)

• Technical/professional track applicants must be in the final year or recent graduates of their program

Languages

• Excellent written and spoken English or French

• Working knowledge of the second language is a plus

Skills

• Strong computer literacy and familiarity with office software

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

• Strong teamwork and adaptability in international settings

Internship Benefits

• Interns receive 2.5 days of leave per month

• Note: This internship is unpaid. UNESCO does not offer financial compensation

Application Process

• Apply in English or French

• Have a motivation letter and résumé ready before beginning the application

• If selected, you will be contacted directly by a hiring manager

• Applications remain valid for 6 months; if not selected, you must reapply

Additional Notes

• UNESCO encourages diversity and respects all backgrounds

• The internship programme opens each January and July