United Nations Development Programme (UNDP): Internship Programme

Internships offer a small group of outstanding graduate-level students the opportunity to acquire direct exposure to UNDP's work. They are designed to complement development-oriented studies with practical experience in various aspects of multilateral technical cooperation, but also complements other international studies, including law. Internships can take place in a UNDP country office/ regional center or at the organization's Headquarters in New York. Assignments vary greatly in terms of content. Every attempt is made to match the interests of the intern with the needs of the organization. Internship assignments vary in length according to the availability and academic requirements of the intern, as well as the needs of UNDP. Assignments are available on a part-time and full-time basis throughout the year.

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Organization Name

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

www.undp.org

Organization Mandate

UNDP is the UN's global development network. It advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. UNDP operates in 166 countries, working with them on their own solutions to global and national development challenges. Areas of focus include democratic governance, poverty reduction, crisis prevention and recovery, energy and environment, and HIV/AIDS.

Address

One United Nations Plaza, New York, NY, United States, 10017

Telephone

(1) (212) 906-5000

Non-profit organization?

Countries

Regions

North America, Central America, Caribbean, South America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Central Africa, Eastern Africa, Southern Africa, Oceania

Duration

12 months+

Age (max)

Price range

n/a

Application process and requirements

Interns are selected on a competitive basis. The following minimum qualifications are required: - Enrollment in a graduate-level degree programme in a development related field such as economics, public or business administration, or environmental studies. Only those students who will return to their studies upon completion of their internship assignments are eligible. - Demonstrated interest in the field of development - Language skills: written and spoken proficiency in at least one, and preferably two of the three working languages used by UNDP: English, French and Spanish. Fluency in Arabic, Portuguese, Russian or Eastern European language is an asset. - An interest in global mobility; adaptability to varied physical and other environments; a desire to work with and gain the confidence and respect of people with different language, national and cultural backgrounds. - Respect for the principles of the United Nations Charter and the UNDP Statement of Purpose. Selection for the internships is fully decentralized within UNDP. Applicants interested in an internship should forward their application directly to the relevant country office or unit.

Language

Arabic, English, French, Portugese, Russian, Spanish

Funding information

UNDP does not pay for internships.

Student status required?

Yes

Type of student status required

Qualifications required

Undergraduate Degree

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