ED project Intern

United Nations - UN UNRWA - Programme Education - Headquarters Amman

Internship Closes 21 Jul 2026 8 days left

Overview

Internship opportunity to assist in the development and revision of learning materials, research and policy review, and drafting policy documents.


Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in the development and revision of learning materials by conducting content analysis and ensuring alignment with UN principles and UNESCO standards.
  • Assist in research and policy review by gathering and synthesising relevant literature, data, and case studies.
  • Provide support in drafting and reviewing policy documents, including summarizing key issues and recommendations.
  • Contribute to strategic discussions by preparing background briefs, meeting notes, and summaries of workshops, training sessions, and seminars.
  • Assist in developing reports and presentations by organising information in a clear and accessible format.
  • Manage workflow of project coordination tasks related to education policy and curriculum development.
  • Conduct desk research on best practices in education policy, digital learning, and teacher capacity-building.
  • Ensure that quality requirements for the finalization of key documents align with UNRWA branding guidelines.
Required Experience

Demonstrated interest or experience in policy or project management.

Qualifications
  • Be enrolled in an accredited first-level, higher education programme (Bachelor or equivalent);
  • Be enrolled in an accredited graduate school programme (Master or higher or equivalent);
  • Have graduated with a university degree (as defined in paragraphs a and b above), and if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.
  • Specialization in Education: Curriculum, teaching and learning, Mental Health Psychosocial Support, Education Policy and Planning, Digital Education, Education in Emergencies, among other education areas.
  • Advanced IT Skills – focusing on data analysis and visualization, software applications (e.g., Power BI), organisational networks, or cloud computing.
  • Strong organisational skills.
  • Excellent communication skills (different types of texts, comms channels, and audiences).
  • Creative thinking and growth attitude.
Other Details
Languages Required
Excellent command of spoken and written English.
Languages Preferred
Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.
Contract Duration
6 -11 months
Work Modality
In-person
Remuneration
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.
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