UNDP Careers | 8 Internship positions – With Stipend $1000 Apply Online

Jacinth Chivalrous November 22, 2024

0 3 minutes read

Table of Contents

Background

UNDP is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

UNDP Careers | 8 Internship positions – With Stipend $1000 Apply Online

With presence in 170 countries and territories, UNDP endeavors to help countries develop strong policies, skills, partnerships and institutions so they can sustain their progress. UNDP personnel are united by a common purpose: to help countries and communities across the world pursue peaceful, prosperous lives, lived in harmony with the planet.

Stipend: UNDP interns are provided a monthly stipend to cover costs associated to the internship. The stipend amount varies from duty station to duty station. The amount can also vary depending on if a selected candidate receives financial support from a nominating institution, related institution, or government. For Copenhagen, this stipend is an equivalent of $1000 per month (exact amount to be confirmed).

Starting Date of the Internship – Selected candidate(s) will be expected to start their internship in February/March 2025 or 1 July 2025, depending on the selected candidates’ choice and UNDP’s needs.

ALSO READ: Apply to the Paid Internship Programme At (IFAD) 2024

As a full member of the TDU team, the intern will:

Participate in in-house training opportunities as applicable.
Learn the structure, mechanisms, policies and practice areas of UNDP.
Participate in dedicated trainings and UNDP online learning tools.
Strengthen effective communication skills.
Participate in working groups.
Network with approximately 2000 personnel from 11 UN organizations and programmes at UN City.

Duties and Responsibilities

We are recruiting for the following positions. Applicants are invited to select up to two positions of interest and will be shortlisted and selected to each position based on demonstrated skills and experience:

Onboarding & People Management intern
Leadership Development Intern
Capability Development intern
Career Development Intern
Communication Intern

Communications

Create and update communication materials such as graphics/videos/presentations for talent development programmes and social media outreach.
Maintain internal website information on talent development programmes and events.
Support the creation of Podcasts on UNDP’s talents (recording interviews and editing content).

Competencies

Required Competencies

Excellent communication skills;
Excellent organizational skills;
Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals;
Excellent problem-solving skills

Desired Skills

Strong IT skills and excellent knowledge of office software packages (e.g. Microsoft Office suite: PPT, Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Streams, Forms, SharePoint, Power BI, Power Automate, Power APPs).
Language skills: Fluency in English required. Good working knowledge of French and/or Spanish an asset.
Knowledge of software design (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Illustrator InDesign) is an asset.

ALSO READ: 4 Vacancy Announcements | USAID Is Hiring All Groups of Qualified Individuals 2024

Eligibility Criteria

Please ensure you are eligible for this internship by reviewing the detailed eligibility criteria before applying.

Interns are selected on a competitive basis. Applicants to UNDP’s internships must meet one of the following academic requirements:

(a) Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);

(b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);

(c) 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.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Some intrenship conditions:

Interns are responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station where the internship will be performed
Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any posts in UNDP during the period of the internship.
Interns must provide proof of enrolment in health insurance plan.
Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity.
Interns are expected to work full-time but flexibility is allowed for education programmes.