ELF-UNESCO Traineeship - International Decade of Indigenous Languages

The Endangered Language Fund (ELF) is seeking a dedicated and passionate sponsored trainee to join UNESCO's Education team at the Paris Headquarters. This traineeship offers a unique opportunity for Indigenous/Aboriginal individuals to gain hands-on experience and contribute to UNESCO's mission in education and language preservation. The successful recipient will receive financial support from ELF in the form of US$5,000 to assist with costs related to participating in the traineeship. The traineeship provides knowledge enhancement through practical work assignments in areas related to UNESCO's work on language and education, exposure to UNESCO's work to gain a better understanding of its mandate and programmes, and professional input from UNESCO education staff. The position is a 2-month internship at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France, with an anticipated start date in Spring 2026 (February-March). Costs exceeding ELF funding will be the responsibility of the recipient.