The United Nations UNDP Internship is currently open to all interested and qualified undergraduates and graduates worldwide.
The UNDP Internships offer attractive paid positions in several areas for the sole purpose of promoting global development in an international work environment.
OPPORTUNITY AT A GLANCE:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Undergraduates, graduates, and recent graduates worldwide ¹ |
| Duration | 6 months (can be 9 months for academic credit) ¹ |
| Stipend | Monthly stipend varying by location ¹ |
| Fields | Software Development, ICT Engineering, Communication, Business Operations, IoT, Cloud Services, Business Intelligence, Human Resources, Climate Specialist ² |
| Requirements | Enrolled in or completed graduate school, final year undergraduate, or graduated within the last year ² |
| Competencies | Account Management, Innovative Thinking, Problem Solving, Communication, Collaboration, Adaptability ² |
| Documents | Cover Letter, CV, Application Form, University Confirmation, Transcript, Passport, Recommendation Letter ² |
| Application | Online application, select desired program, upload documents ² |
| Deadline | October 20, 2024 (check specific deadlines for each program) ² |
Fact About The United Nations
1. The UN Has 6 Official Languages!
The United Nations recognizes six official languages: English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, and Arabic. However, English is the primary language used for daily operations.
2. The UN Was Born from WWII
The United Nations was established on October 24, 1945, in the aftermath of World War II, with the signing of the UN Charter by 51 founding countries.
3. The UN Has a “Peace Army”
The UN has a peacekeeping force of over 100,000 personnel from 120 countries, deployed in 14 missions worldwide, working to maintain peace and stability.
4. The UN Provides Food for 90 Million People!
The World Food Programme (WFP), a UN agency, is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, providing food assistance to over 90 million people in 80 countries.
5. The UN Helps 25 Million Refugees
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) provides vital assistance to over 25 million refugees worldwide, half of whom are children.
6. The UN Has a Space Treaty!
The Outer Space Treaty, signed by 109 countries, aims to promote international cooperation in space exploration and prohibit nuclear weapons in space.
7. The UN Created the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
In 1948, the UN adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a foundational document outlining fundamental human rights and freedoms.
8. The UN Supports 63 Million Children’s Education
UNICEF, the UN Children’s Fund, provides education support to over 63 million children in 155 countries.
9. The UN Leads Climate Change Fight
The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) brings countries together to combat climate change, resulting in landmark agreements like the Paris Agreement.
10. The UN Saves 3 Million Lives Every Year!
The World Health Organization (WHO), a UN agency, estimates that its vaccination programs and health initiatives save approximately 3 million lives annually.
Details For 2024 United Nations UNDP Internship
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Unit of Information and Technology Management (ITM) in Copenhagen is responsible for supporting UNDP Country Offices around the world with ICT and Green Energy solutions.
UNDP is the development arm of the United Nations. Present in 170 countries with over 17,000 people, UNDP works on the world’s biggest problems: extreme poverty, climate change, good governance, renewable energy, crisis prevention, and women’s empowerment, among others.
UNDP’s digital transformation focuses on developing the organization’s capability to leverage existing, emerging and future digital technologies and the opportunities they offer to profoundly improve the way UNDP creates and delivers value.
Eligible Fields For 2024 United Nations UNDP Internship
- Software Developer Internship
- ICT Engineer Internship
- Communication and Collaboration Engineer Internship
- Business Operations Internship
- IoT Operations Support Internship
- Cloud Services Engineer Internship
- Business Intelligence & Systems Internship
- Business Development Support Internship
- International Nature and Climate Specialist
- Human Resources Associate
- IoT Operations Support Internship
Requirements For 2024 United Nations UNDP Internship
To be considered for the UNDP Global Internship, you must meet one of the following educational requirements:
- Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher), or.
- Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (undergraduate; minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent); or
- Have graduated with a university degree (first university degree, or second university degree or equivalent, or higher) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.
- Interest/Experience in one of the workstream areas is desirable
Duration and Rewards For 2024 United Nations UNDP Internship
- The expected duration of the internship is 6 months.
- UNDP interns are eligible to receive a monthly stipend, with the rate that varies depending on the duty location.
- The stipend will be paid monthly, and part-time internship arrangements are prorated accordingly.
Required Competencies For 2024 United Nations UNDP Internship
- Account Management: Has interest and understanding of customer-oriented service delivery process including procurement, logistics and/or finance.
- Think Innovatively: Look beyond conventional approaches and established methods
- Problem Solving: Has a Proactive hands-on approach, also when operating with limited information
- Communication: Communicates effectively when working in teams and has a Proactive attitude with a goal-oriented mindset.
- Learn Continuously: Proactively seek feedback, demonstrates a desire to learn from others as well as from experiences, both positive and negative
- Collaboration: Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
- Engage and Partner: Demonstrate and encourage teamwork and co-creation internally and externally to achieve joint objectives and result
Other competencies
- Database management skills.
- Detail-oriented, preferably with previous administrative and office management experience.
- Eager to learn new things and gradually adapt the theory into practical work.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to deliver in a high-pressure environment
- Ability to handle complex situations and multiple responsibilities simultaneously, mixing long-term projects with the urgency of immediate demands.
- Ability to collaborate with and achieve actionable results
- Excellent ability to multi-task in a high-demand and fast-paced work context
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
Required Documents For 2024 United Nations UNDP Internship
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- Brief Cover Letter (in English)
- A current and complete CV in English.
- Completed application form
Please group all your documents into one (1) single PDF document as the system only allows you to upload a maximum of one document.*
In case an applicant is successfully selected, s/he will be requested to provide electronic versions of:
- letter from his/her university confirming current enrollment and graduation date.
- letter of recommendation from a professor.
- copy of his/her most recent school transcript.
- copy of passport.
- completed UNDP internship application form.
- signed UNDP Internship Agreement.
- Medical Certificate of Good Health.
How To Apply For 2024 United Nations UNDP Internship
To apply for the UNDP Internship, interested and qualified candidates are to follow the procedures outlined below;
- click on the button below to commence their application.
- select your desired internship program (area of interest)
- upload all required document and fill your details appropriately
- ensure that you follow the specific deadline for the internship program, as each internship has a different and exclusive deadline.
- If you wish to apply to more than one program, you must register separately for each program.
- Deadline is 20 October, 2024