Call for Sponsored Traineeship: Endangered Language Fund International Decade of Indigenous Languages Funding Support for an Internship at UNESCO Education Sector Paris Headquarters Position: Sponsored Trainee Location: UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France Duration: 2 months (Spring 2025: Start date May or June) Eligibility: Indigenous/Aboriginal individual with a bachelor degree Language Requirement: Proficiency in English Award Amount: $5,000 Overview: The Endangered Language Fund (ELF) is seeking a dedicated and passionate sponsored trainee to join UNESCO’s Education team at the UNESCO Paris Headquarters. This traineeship offers a unique opportunity for Indigenous/Aboriginal individual with a bachelor degree to gain hands-on experience and contribute to UNESCO's mission. The successful recipient(s) will receive financial support from The Endangered Language Fund in the form of US$5,000 to assist with costs related to participating in the traineeship. Costs exceeding ELF funding will be the responsibility of the recipient. Purpose of the Sponsored Traineeship Programme: Knowledge Enhancement: Provide selected trainees with the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and consolidate their experience through practical work assignments in areas related to UNESCO's work on language and education. Exposure to UNESCO's Work: Expose trainees to the work of UNESCO, enabling them to gain a better understanding of its mandate, programmes, and processes, thereby promoting and strengthening UNESCO’s work in its areas of mandate, in particular in education. Professional Input: Benefit from the input of UNESCO education staff who can bring new ideas, knowledge, experience, and dedication in support of UNESCO’s programmes and activities. Requirements: Must hold a bachelor degree. Must be Indigenous/Aboriginal[1]. Proficiency in English is required. Consent to UNESCO terms and conditions for the traineeship.
Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications which should include the following: One page cover letter detailing interest in the traineeship and how eligibility criteria are met. Unofficial transcripts and/or copy of diploma. One letter of support (this should not be sent separately). CV or resume. Complete applications should be emailed to [email protected] with UNESCO-ELF Traineeship in the Subject line. Once an applicant is selected for ELF funding, the ELF team will recommend them for the UNESCO Traineeship Agreement. UNESCO may request additional information at that time. Applicants do not need to apply for the UNESCO internship separately unless notified by ELF or UNESCO. Deadline for Applications: 7 April 2025 Join us at UNESCO and contribute to making a difference in the world through education! For more information and to apply for funding, please visit the Endangered Language Fund and select Grants: http://www.endangeredlanguagefund.org/
