UNICEF Venture Fund Internship 2026 in Sweden (PAID)

The UNICEF Venture Fund Internship 2026 offers part-time positions for 6 months within UNICEF's Office of Innovation in Stockholm, Sweden. The internship can be completed either in person in Stockholm or remotely. This program focuses on supporting early-stage, open-source technology solutions that aim to benefit children and communities globally. Key areas of focus include artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality, blockchain, UAVs, IoT, data science, and assistive technology.

Selected interns will receive a monthly stipend. However, if an intern is already receiving financial support for their internship from a third party, they will not receive the UNICEF stipend.

This internship is open to applicants of all nationalities, including Ethiopian students. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and either currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program, or have graduated from such a program within the past two years. A relevant academic background is required, such as Social and Economic Development, Business Administration, Political Science, Economics, Innovation, Public Administration, or a related field. Applicants must possess strong organizational, time-management, interpersonal, and teamwork skills, along with good working knowledge of Microsoft 365 tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint). Strong written and spoken English proficiency is essential, and candidates must be available to work on a part-time basis.

Applicants are expected to meet the eligibility criteria outlined above. No specific additional documents or tests are explicitly listed beyond the application process itself.

Interested candidates should apply online directly through the official UNICEF careers portal. The application link is provided on the scholarship aggregator website. There is no application fee.

The internship provides exposure to global development challenges affecting children, innovation and emerging technologies, research, analysis, investment-related work, writing and editing, data analytics using tools like Excel and Power BI, knowledge management, and communication and collaboration within an international organization. Interns will contribute to tasks such as supporting startup sourcing and due diligence, market research, preparing evaluation notes, developing content, and assisting with portfolio management.