Apply for UNICEF Internship Opportunities in Africa 2026: PM&E Internship in Eswatini and 5 Communications Internships in Cameroon
UNICEF is inviting applications for internship opportunities in Eswatini and Cameroon, offering young professionals and recent graduates opportunities to gain practical experience in planning, monitoring, evaluation, communications, advocacy, data management and development work.
Two current opportunities are available, including a Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (PM&E) Internship in Mbabane, Eswatini and a batch recruitment of five Partnership, Advocacy and Communication (PAC) Intern positions across Cameroon. Both internships are for six months.
1. UNICEF Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Internship – Eswatini
The UNICEF Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (PM&E) Internship is based in Mbabane, Eswatini and is offered for six months.
UNICEF Eswatini’s Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Section is seeking a young intern interested in planning, monitoring, evaluation, data management, reporting and evidence generation.
The internship is designed to provide practical exposure to how evidence and data support programme planning and decision-making within an international development organisation.
What the Internship Offers
The intern will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in areas including:
- Planning and programme monitoring
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Data management
- Reporting
- Evidence generation
- Analysis and documentation
- Supporting programme planning activities
The position may be particularly relevant to students and recent graduates interested in development studies, monitoring and evaluation, statistics, social sciences, public policy, data management or international development.
Location and Deadline
Location: Mbabane, Eswatini
Duration: 6 months
Application deadline: 7 October 2026 at 11:55 PM
Applicants should review the official vacancy notice carefully for the complete eligibility criteria and application requirements.
View the UNICEF PM&E Internship in Eswatini
2. UNICEF Partnership, Advocacy and Communication Internships – Cameroon
UNICEF Cameroon is recruiting five interns for its Partnership, Advocacy and Communication (PAC) work across several locations.
The batch recruitment covers positions in:
- Yaoundé
- Douala
- Buea
- Bertoua
- Maroua
The internships are for six months and are aimed at candidates interested in communications, journalism, advocacy, digital media and development work.
Areas of Experience
Interns will support UNICEF’s Partnership, Advocacy and Communication activities and can gain practical experience in areas such as:
- Media monitoring
- Audiovisual production
- Digital content creation
- Storytelling
- Advocacy
- Communications
- Private-sector partnerships
- Humanitarian and development communications
The opportunity is particularly relevant for journalism and communications students, recent graduates and young professionals who want to develop practical experience in an international organisation.
Candidates are expected to demonstrate strong communication skills, an interest in humanitarian and development work and, where relevant, knowledge of audiovisual production.
Who May Be Interested?
The opportunity may be suitable for candidates with backgrounds in:
- Journalism
- Communications
- Media studies
- Public relations
- Digital media
- Development studies
- Related fields
UNICEF notes that candidates should have an interest in promoting children’s rights, peace and sustainable development while being able to work in a multicultural environment.
Location and Deadline
Location: Cameroon
Positions: 5
Duration: 6 months
Application deadline: 4 October 2026 at 11:55 PM
Key Details at a Glance
| Opportunity | Location | Focus | Duration | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM&E Internship | Mbabane, Eswatini | Planning, monitoring, evaluation, data and reporting | 6 months | 7 Oct 2026 |
| PAC Internships – 5 positions | Cameroon | Communications, advocacy, media and digital content | 6 months | 4 Oct 2026 |
Why These UNICEF Internships Are Relevant
Both opportunities provide exposure to practical work within a United Nations organisation, but they focus on different professional areas.
The Eswatini position is centred on planning, monitoring, evaluation, data management and evidence generation, making it relevant to candidates interested in programme performance and development research.
The Cameroon positions, meanwhile, focus more strongly on communications, journalism, advocacy and digital storytelling, making them relevant to candidates seeking experience in international development communications.
Applicants should check the individual UNICEF vacancy pages for the full eligibility requirements, required qualifications and application instructions before applying.
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