UNICEF Internship: Are you passionate about software testing, quality assurance, data validation, and humanitarian technology?
UNICEF is inviting applications for an Emergency Preparedness Platform (EPP 3.0) Implementation Intern based in Rome, Italy. This internship offers an exciting opportunity to work on a global digital platform that supports UNICEF’s emergency preparedness and response efforts across more than 190 countries and territories.
Position Details
Organization: UNICEF
Position: Emergency Preparedness Platform (EPP 3.0) Implementation Intern
Location: Rome, Italy
Contract Type: Internship
Application Deadline: 3 August 2026
About the Internship
The selected intern will join UNICEF’s Emergency Preparedness team and contribute to the continuous improvement of EPP 3.0, UNICEF’s corporate digital platform for emergency preparedness planning, monitoring, and decision-making.
The platform integrates data from multiple UNICEF systems to help headquarters, regional offices, and country offices prepare for and respond to humanitarian emergencies more effectively. Following its global launch in July 2026, UNICEF is expanding the platform with new features while improving usability and system performance.
Key Responsibilities
The successful intern will support:
• Functional testing of new platform features
• Software quality assurance and bug identification
• Data validation and verification
• Documentation and issue tracking
• Supporting user feedback and Product Backlog Items (PBIs)
• Assisting users through guidance, webinars, and training materials
• Supporting emergency preparedness activities across UNICEF teams
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should:
• Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, or have graduated within the last two years.
• Have 6 months to 1 year of experience in software testing, quality assurance, or data validation.
Academic projects and previous internships are accepted as relevant experience.
Ideal For
This opportunity is especially suitable for students and recent graduates in:
• Computer Science
• Software Engineering
• Information Systems
• Information Technology
• Data Science
• Related STEM disciplines
Candidates interested in software quality, digital transformation, and humanitarian technology are strongly encouraged to apply.
Why Apply?
✔ Gain international work experience with UNICEF
✔ Contribute to technology used in global emergency response
✔ Develop practical skills in software testing and quality assurance
✔ Work alongside international professionals
✔ Build experience within the United Nations system
Deadline
3 August 2026
Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
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Official UNICEF Vacancy:
UNICEF Careers – Emergency Preparedness Platform (EPP 3.0) Implementation Intern
Opportunity Summary:
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