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Introduction to the UN Diversity Internship Moldova 2025
Are you a young person from a marginalized group in Moldova, such as persons with disabilities, LGBTIQ+, or ethnic minorities, seeking a meaningful UN experience? The UN Diversity Internship Moldova 2025 is a fully funded, 4–6 month program that places you within UN agencies like UNICEF, UNDP, UN Women, UNFPA, UNAIDS, or UN Human Rights, right in Chisinau.
This internship aims to remove barriers for underrepresented youth and offers a genuine path to professional development, intercultural exposure, and active contribution to national development agendas.
About the UN Diversity Internship Moldova 2025
Launched by the UN Moldova Country Team, this fully funded initiative supports six youth through placements in key UN agencies. Designed to empower individuals from marginalized communities, it provides:
- Hands-on experience in areas like human rights, gender equality, inclusive development, social protection, and health
- Mentorship and structured training on UN values, workplace norms, and development frameworks
- A certificate of completion and performance assessment to strengthen your professional profile
This is not merely an internship. it’s a social inclusion and empowerment program that amplifies underrepresented voices within UN systems.
Benefits of the UN Diversity Internship Moldova 2025
- Fully Funded Experience
You’ll receive a living allowance, travel costs, and health insurance—no out-of-pocket expenses. - Diverse Host Agencies
Choose from six UN partners: UNDP, UNICEF, UN Women, UNFPA, UNAIDS, or UN Human Rights, depending on your interests. - Strengthened Employability
Gain structured mentorship, assessment feedback, and a performance-based certificate to bolster your credentials. - Meaningful Social Impact
Work on programs that directly serve marginalized communities, like disability inclusion, gender equality, and human rights. - Enhanced Soft Skills
Training modules and mentorship cultivate your communication, intercultural sensitivity, and project coordination abilities. - Be a UN Trailblazer
Since this initiative focuses on underrepresented groups, your presence strengthens the UN’s diversity and inclusion agenda.
Eligibility Criteria
You are eligible if you:
- Are 18–29 years old
- Belong to a marginalized group in Moldova—for example, youth with disabilities, LGBTIQ+, ethnic minorities, or socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds
- Hold a Bachelor’s or higher, or are final-year students
- Are fluent in English, Romanian, or Russian
- Can commit to 4–6 months of full-time placement in Chisinau
This program is open to Moldovan nationals or legal residents. UN Moldova seeks candidates with resilience, adaptability, and a drive to contribute.
Key Responsibilities
During the internship, you may:
- Support program design, monitoring & evaluation
- Assist with policy research and stakeholder engagement
- Draft reports, social media content, or advocacy materials
- Contribute to data collection and analysis
- Help organize workshops or community events
Host agencies will provide structured inductions, ongoing supervision, and team integration. Assignments are tailored to each intern’s interests and abilities.
Application Requirements
Prepare:
- A CV or UN-formatted profile
- A cover letter (500 words max) describing your motivations and background
- Proof of marginalized group status (e.g., disability permit, community letter)
- Language proficiency evidence (if required)
- Recommendation from a teacher, community leader, or mentor (highly encouraged)
Applications are submitted through the UN Moldova portal.
How to Apply
- Visit the UN Moldova website
- Navigate to the “Opportunities” or “Diversity Internship” section
- Select your preferred UN agency
- Complete the application form and upload documents
- Submit before the deadline of August 11, 2025
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a skills-based interview. Click the link below to apply.
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World Trade Organization Internship Program 2025
Apply for the $5,000 Pathways Access Scholarship