The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has opened applications for its 2026 Internship Programme, providing students and recent graduates with a valuable opportunity to contribute to global efforts to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030.
The programme, listed under vacancy UNAIDS/26/ISHIP1, offers flexible internships lasting 2 to 6 months, depending on the needs of the hosting division.
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Internships can be conducted remotely or in-person at various duty stations worldwide, making it accessible to candidates from diverse locations.1
Stipend and Key Benefits
Selected interns may receive a stipend of up to $1,000 per month. The programme emphasises hands-on experience in areas such as HIV/AIDS policy, public health, data and evidence, knowledge management, and broader UN system operations.
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Participants will work alongside professionals contributing to UNAIDS’ mission, which unites 11 UN organisations in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be at least 20 years old at the time of application.
- Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate programme at a recognised educational institution, or have graduated within the past year (recent graduates must begin the internship within 12 months of graduation).
- Demonstrate proficiency in at least one UN official language (English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, or Russian).
- Possess strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
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UNAIDS particularly encourages applications from people living with HIV, women, and nationals of non- and under-represented member states. The programme promotes gender parity and broad geographic and socioeconomic diversity.
Candidates with immediate family members employed at the UNAIDS Secretariat are not eligible, and previous UNAIDS interns may not reapply.
Application Details
Interested candidates can apply through the official UNAIDS e-Recruitment portal. The application deadline is 30 June 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next steps in the recruitment process.
This internship represents a significant entry point for young professionals passionate about global health, international development, and human rights.
By joining UNAIDS, interns gain exposure to high-impact work aimed at achieving zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination, and zero AIDS-related deaths.
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Applications from all qualified candidates are welcome, with special emphasis on diversity and inclusion.
