UN Volunteers Programme with UNICEF for Refugee and Migrant Youth 2026

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme, in partnership with UNICEF, announces the launch of the 2026 edition of the Youth on the Move programme. The programme aims to provide paid volunteer opportunities inside UNICEF offices for refugee youth, asylum seekers, internally displaced persons, and migrants.

The programme offers a 12-month practical opportunity for young people who face barriers in accessing internships and employment opportunities due to displacement or migration. It aims to empower them to gain professional experience within an international organization, contribute their skills and voices to support UNICEF programmes and serve communities, while promoting inclusion and equal access to opportunities.

Programme Benefits

1. Paid volunteering opportunity with UNICEF through the United Nations Volunteers programme.
2. Volunteering duration is 12 months.
3. Work inside UNICEF offices in the available countries.
4. Opportunity to gain professional experience within a leading international organization.
5. Support for refugee, displaced, and migrant youth to access professional opportunities.
6. International and inclusive work environment.
7. Opportunity to develop practical, communication, and professional skills.
8. Contribute to UNICEF programmes that serve children and communities.
9. The programme encourages the participation of young women and candidates with disabilities.

• Contribute to preparing reports, collecting information, and documenting activities and results.
• Support communication and coordination with local partners and target communities.
• Participate in activities related to child protection, education, health, youth, or social inclusion, depending on the nature of the assignment.
• Provide the perspective of refugee, displaced, or migrant youth within UNICEF programmes.
• Support activities that promote inclusion, equality, and youth participation in decision-making.
• Help organize meetings, events, workshops, or awareness campaigns.
• Work within a multicultural team and contribute to achieving UNICEF’s goals and serving children and communities.