The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is inviting applications for its Supply Chain Internship Roster 2026, based at the Supply Chain Management Unit (SCMU) in Copenhagen, Denmark. This opportunity places interns at the heart of the world’s largest public-sector procurement system for sexual and reproductive health (SRH) supplies—supporting life-saving programmes across development and humanitarian contexts. UNFPA’s supply chain plays a critical role in ensuring equitable access to affordable, quality-assured SRH products worldwide. Interns joining the SCMU contribute directly to systems that help millions of women and adolescents exercise their reproductive rights.
About UNFPA’s Supply Chain Management Unit (SCMU)
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for procuring SRH supplies and the largest global public-sector buyer of contraceptives. The SCMU, operational since 2022, provides coordination, oversight, and innovation across all UNFPA supply chain activities.
Its work spans:
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Delivering SRH supplies in development and humanitarian settings
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Ensuring safe, effective, and quality-assured products
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Promoting sustainable procurement
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Strengthening last-mile assurance and accountability
Through this system, UNFPA supports governments, NGOs, and partners in more than 130 countries, advancing gender equality, women’s empowerment, and poverty reduction through access to family planning and reproductive health services.
Supply Chain Internship Roster 2026: Overview
The Supply Chain Internship Roster 2026 offers full-time, on-site internships at UN City, Copenhagen. Selected candidates will be placed in functional streams aligned with SCMU’s operational needs and strategic priorities.
Internship streams include:
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Data & Analytics
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Logistics & Supply Chain
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Procurement & Business
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Humanitarian Supplies
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Supply Chain & Customer Service
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Governance, Risk & Compliance
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Communications
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Human Resources
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Information & Communications Technology (ICT)
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Administration & Business
Interns must be logistically and financially prepared to work full-time on site in Copenhagen for the duration of the internship.
What You Will Gain
Interns at UNFPA SCMU benefit from:
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Hands-on experience in a global UN supply chain operation
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Exposure to procurement and logistics supporting life-saving SRH programmes
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Opportunities to develop technical, analytical, and professional skills
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A multicultural, inclusive, and values-driven work environment
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A monthly stipend (for interns without external financial support), contributing to living expenses
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet one of the following educational conditions:
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Be enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree programme and have completed at least one academic year
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Be enrolled in a postgraduate (Master’s or higher) programme
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Be a recent graduate (must start the internship within one year of graduation)
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Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional trainee programme
Additional requirements:
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Demonstrated interest in development and humanitarian work
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Proficiency in English or French, and fluency in one UNFPA official language (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, or Spanish)
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Ability to work in diverse, multicultural environments
Note: Immediate family members of UNFPA staff are not eligible.
Key Dates
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Applications open: 2 May 2026
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Application deadline: 1 January 2027
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Duty station: Copenhagen, Denmark
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Schedule: Full-time, on-site
How to Apply
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Internship details & application portal:
https://www.unfpa.org/jobs/supply-chain-internship-roster-2026 -
About UNFPA Supply Chain:
https://www.unfpa.org/supply-chain -
Enquiries:
careers@unfpa.org
Applicants are advised to apply early, as interviews may be conducted on a rolling basis.
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