UNFPA Supply Chain Internship Roster 2026 in Copenhagen, Denmark

Are you a student or recent graduate looking to launch your career in global supply chain management or international development? Do you want to gain hands-on experience at the headquarters of a leading United Nations agency dedicated to reproductive health and rights? The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has established the Supply Chain Internship Roster 2026 and is seeking motivated candidates to join its dynamic team in Copenhagen, Denmark.

The UNFPA Supply Chain Management Unit (SCMU) plays a critical role in ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of life-saving reproductive health products and programme supplies worldwide. These full-time, on-site internships offer you the chance to work alongside experts in the UN City headquarters. By joining the SCMU, you will contribute directly to UNFPA’s strategic goals of ending preventable maternal deaths, ending unmet needs for family planning, and ending gender-based violence by 2030.

If you are ready to make a tangible impact and build your professional expertise in a multicultural environment, this is your opportunity. Read on to discover the available functional streams, eligibility requirements, and how to submit your application before the December 2026 deadline.

Quick Overview

Provider	United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Country / Location	Copenhagen, Denmark
Program Type	Internship
Study Level	Bachelor’s / Master’s / Postgraduate
Funding	Paid (Stipend provided)
Open To	All Nationalities
Deadline	31 December 2026

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Functional Streams

The SCMU offers specialized functional streams aligned with its operational needs. You may gain experience in areas including:

• Data & Analytics
• Logistics & Supply Chain
• Procurement & Business
• Humanitarian Supplies
• Supply Chain & Customer Service
• Governance, Risk & Compliance
• Communications
• Human Resources
• Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
• Administration & Business

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a paid internship?

Yes, interns who do not receive financial support from an outside party (such as an academic institution or government) are eligible to receive a monthly stipend as a contribution towards living expenses.

Can I work remotely for this internship?

No, these internship opportunities are specifically on-site at the SCMU’s office in the UN City headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark. Candidates must be prepared to undertake full-time, on-site work.

I recently graduated. Am I still eligible?

Yes, recent graduates are eligible provided that, if selected, they start the internship within one year of their graduation.

To be eligible for the UNFPA Supply Chain Internship Roster, you must meet the following criteria:

Educational Requirements

You must meet one of the following educational criteria

Be enrolled in a first university degree programme (such as a bachelor’s degree or equivalent) and have completed one full academic year.

Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master’s programme or higher).

Have recently graduated with a university degree as defined above (if selected, you must start the internship within one year of graduation).

Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional trainee programme and undertake the internship as part of this programme.

Language Requirements

You must demonstrate proficiency in the following

Written and spoken proficiency in at least one of the working languages of the United Nations (English or French).

Fluency in the official language (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, or Spanish) of the UNFPA office.

Additional Requirements

Demonstrate an interest in the field of development.

Demonstrate the ability to adapt to new environments and establish and maintain good working relations with individuals of different cultural backgrounds.

Note: Individuals whose father, mother, son, daughter, brother, or sister is a UNFPA staff member are not eligible for an internship with UNFPA.

If you are selected for the UNFPA Supply Chain Internship, you will receive the following support:

A monthly stipend as a contribution towards living expenses (for interns who do not receive financial support from an outside party, such as a university or government).

The stipend is normally paid in local currency at the end of each month.

If you are interested in applying for the UNFPA Supply Chain Internship Roster 2026, follow these steps:

Ensure you meet all the eligibility criteria outlined above.

Be logistically and financially prepared to undertake full-time, on-site work in Copenhagen, Denmark, for the duration of the internship.

Submit your application through the official UNFPA online recruitment portal before the closing date.

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For more information, please visit the

UNFPA official website.