UNDP Internship
The UNDP Internship is now open for those who are either pursuing their studies or recently completed degrees. It is a fully-funded internship program where interns earn a high monthly stipend and gain professional experience. Students who dream of contributing to the global challenges are recommended to apply for this UNDP internship. The internship at UNDP is also a great opportunity for students where they get insight into how their work is carried out. UN internships are available for students in various fields.
The internship program usually takes place at UN headquarters, its regional offices or country offices and lasts up to 6 months. The duration of an UNDP internship varies depending on the candidate’s qualifications and company’s requirements.
Benefits covered under UN Internship program:
- Highly paid
- Accommodation allowance
- Literatur expenses
- Permanent employment opportunity
Highlights
| Scholarship Type | |
| Offered by | Corporate |
| Organization | N/A |
| Application Deadline | Dec 15 ,2025 |
| Number of Scholarships | N/A |
| Amount | Variable Amount |
| Renewability | No |
| International Student Eligible | Yes |
| Scholarship Website Link | https://www.undp.org/careers/types-of-opportunities/internships |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates before considering to apply for internship at UNDP must review the minimum eligibility criteria which given below:
- Be enrolled in bachelor’s master’s or PhD level degree.
- Bachelor’s students must be enrolled in the senior year of their study.
- The recent graduates must start their internship within 1 year of graduation.
- The candidates must demonstrate his interest to work for the development mission of the United Nations Development Programme.
- Must be able to communicate with people belonging to different cultural backgrounds.
- Is available to relocate and must not hesitate to take challenges.
- Must be highly adaptable and able to tackle difficult situations.
- Must demonstrate fluency in English, Spanish or French language. Those with high command in languages like Arabic, Eastern European, Portuguese or Russian can be considered for the UNDP internship.
- A score of 80 in TOEFL IBT is required for an internship which requires proficiency in English language.
Documents Required:
- Degree transcripts
- Letter of motivation
- Resume or CV
- Work samples or portfolio
Application Process
The application to apply for internship at UNDP is open all year round. However, there may be specific deadlines for each internship program. Hence, internship seeking candidates must check the important dates from the official website before applying. The steps to apply for UN internship is given below:
- Visit the UNDP career page
- Look for types of career opportunities and click on internships
- On the internship page click on the “view current vacancies” button.
- A new window where you can choose from a wide range of internship opportunities.
- Select your desired UNDP internship.
- Thoroughly read the details and review the eligibility criteria
- Click on the “Apply” at the bottom of the page.
- Create a new account and apply
Selection Process
Students upon meeting the eligibility criteria will be shortlisted for an interview or written assessment. Both the interview and assessment will be conducted by hiring managers of the United Nations Development Programme. The interview may either be taken over the telephone or via video conferencing. During the interview process, the hiring managers not only evaluate an applicant’s eligibility but also how much they know about th United Nations, their activities and topics.
After the interview, the candidates are then evaluated based on their overall performance including their qualification and the interview process. A written test may conducted after or before the interview process, on the basis of which a final decision is made.
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