Call for Applications: UNICEF UNV Youth on the Move Programme 2026

Published: April 01, 2026
Deadline: Ongoing
Category: Training
Eligible Locations: Sudan Uganda

Applications are currently being accepted for the UNICEF UNV Youth on the Move Programme 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.

About UNICEF UNV Youth on the Move Programme

The UNICEF UNV Youth on the Move Programme places talented and passionate young people aged 20–32 inside UNICEF—where their skills are needed, their voices matter, and their potential can no longer be ignored.

Sponsor Organisation: United Nations Volunteers

Benefits of UNICEF UNV Youth on the Move Programme

12-month paid UN Volunteer assignment

UNICEF UNV Youth on the Move Programme Requirements

Young people aged 20–32 will be prioritized
Refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced persons, and migrants
Individuals facing barriers to education-to-employment pathways due to displacement or migration
Based in the country of assignment and legally eligible to work

UNICEF is committed to equity, non-discrimination, and inclusive recruitment, particularly for youth on the move, including those with disabilities. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply to support gender parity and address the heightened vulnerabilities faced by women and girls in displaced communities.