The UNDP Internship Program 2024 for International Students is now accepting applications. The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) offers internships to students and recent graduates so they can gain practical experience in the organization’s operations. The UNDP Headquarters in New York, Regional Hubs, and Country Offices offer opportunities in a variety of sectors.
Benefits of the UNDP Internship Program
Applicants will benefit from the following components of the UNDP Internship Program:
- A monthly stipend covers the interns’ expenditures and differs from station to station.
- The interns can work for the UNDP or the UN system.
- Nominating institutions or the government may also provide financial assistance to interns.
Who is eligible for the UNDP Internship Program?
Review these requirements before applying to a UNDP Internship position:
- Candidates from all over the world are welcome to apply.
- Interns selection will occur through a competitive process.
- UNDP seeks individuals who are passionate about development and its mission.
- UNDP internships should not last more than six months. Internships for academic credit, on the other hand, can last up to nine months.
- Applicants for UNDP internships must meet one of the following academic requirements at the time of application:
- Be enrolled in a graduate school program (second university degree or higher);
- Be in the last year of a university degree (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);
- Have a university degree (as described in (a) and (b) above) and, if chosen, must begin the internship within a year following graduation.
- Applicants should be fluent in at least one, preferably two, of the UNDP’s three working languages: English, French, and Spanish.
Note: The ability to communicate in Arabic, Portuguese, Russian, or Eastern European languages is advantageous.
How to Apply for a UNDP Internship Program?
- Candidates must apply exclusively through the UNDP website.
- The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) advertises its internship positions in the UNDP Job Section.
- Choose a relevant field of study and click the “Apply” button.
- Every internship has its requirements and deadlines, so make sure to stick to the date for the specific internship program.
- If you are applying for multiple programs, you must register for each one separately.
