Provides a compact understanding of UNDP’ s development policies, thematic priorities, and technical cooperation activities
Complements development-oriented studies as well as international studies with practical experience in various aspects of multilateral technical cooperation
Provides practical experience in various aspects of project management in an international work environment
Provides specialization in the areas of: public relations/communications, sustainable development, democratic governance and peace-building, climate and disaster resilience, human rights, gender, combating HIV/AIDS, promoting civic engagement and Sustainable Development Goals
Eligibilities
The following conditions should be met:
a) Enrollment:
Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);
Have graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation.
b) Skills:
Written and spoken proficiency in English. Fluency in Russian and/or Romanian is an asset;
Computer literate in standard software applications;
Demonstrated keen interest in the work of the UN, and of UNDP in particular, and have a personal commitment to UNDP’s Statement of Purpose and to the ideals of the UN Charter; and
Demonstrated the ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
c) Eligibility
A person who is the child or sibling of a UNDP staff member shall not be eligible to apply for an internship at UNDP. An applicant who bears any other family relationship with a UNDP staff member may be engaged as an intern, provided that he or she shall not be assigned to the same work unit of the staff member nor placed under the direct or indirect supervision of the staff member.
