UNDP Internship Programme For 202 | Communication and Knowledge Management Intern| + 8,302 USD Stipend Apply Online
Introduction
UNDP provides internship opportunities to students (those completing a Master’s or in the last year of their Bachelor’s) and to recent graduates (up to one year post-graduation) who exhibit an interest in the field of development and who share our vision.
These practical experiences, whether in UNDP country offices, regional hubs or headquarters in New York, provide a taste of UNDP’s work and community.
UNDP internships may last up to six months. Exceptionally, internships may last nine months when they are being completed for academic credit. They may be completed in-person or remote, as detailed in the vacancy announcement. Interns receive a monthly stipend that varies depending on country of assignment.
UNDP Internship Programme For 2025 | Communication and Knowledge Management Intern| + 8,302 USD Stipend Apply Online
If your application is found to be of interest, you will be invited for an interview by the hiring UNDP office.
CORPORATE 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’s policy work carried out at HQ, Regional and Country Office levels, forms a contiguous spectrum of deep local knowledge to cutting-edge global perspectives and advocacy.
In this context, UNDP invests in the Global Policy Network (GPN), a network of field-based and global technical expertise across a wide range of knowledge domains and in support of the signature solutions and organizational capabilities envisioned in the Strategic Plan. Within the GPN, Governance, Rule of Law and Peacebuilding Hub, leads UNDP’s work on governance, rule of law, human rights and security and conflict prevention and peacebuilding.
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Under the framework of the UNDP Global Programme for Strengthening the Rule of Law, Human Rights, Justice, and Security for Sustainable Peace and Development, the Rule of Law and Human Rights (RoLSHR) unit, part of the Governance and Peacebuilding Team at the UNDP Bangkok Regional Hub, focuses on supporting countries in the Asia-Pacific region to strengthen the rule of law and human rights, promote access to justice for all, and advocate for inclusive justice pathways for people and the planet.
INTERNSHIP OFFICE BACKGROUND
Working with the Governance and Rule of Law team at the UNDP Bangkok Regional Hub (BRH), UNDP Country Offices in target countries, and under the direct supervision of the Programme Specialist, the Intern will carry out communications and knowledge management activities to showcase project achievements and promote knowledge on Rule of Law, Justice, Security, and Human Rights among stakeholders, partners, and donors.
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DUTIES:
The intern will assist in the following duties and responsibilities.
Communications and Outreach (50%):
- Track viewership and engagement levels on multiple platforms;
- Produce communication and advocacy instruments and materials and organise awareness-raising campaigns, including newsletters, briefing materials and press releases as required;
- As needed, coordinate and support communication activities across countries, ensure consistency of messaging and compliance with UNDP and donor editorial and branding guidelines;
- Develop short- and long-term communication plans, ensure donor and programme visibility and promote project activities;
- Oversee all communication-related activities of projects under RoLHR unit, report on outputs and impact, adjust communications plans and activities based on programme priorities, context development and rising trends in the Asia region.
Knowledge Management and Event Coordination (40%):
- Assist in arranging logistics, preparing agenda and coordinating with related stakeholders for organizing workshops as and when required;
- Assist in maintaining and updating the project’s knowledge management repository;
- Support data collection and analysis on websites, social media and other communication channels for monitoring and evaluation purposes;
COMPETENCIES AND ATTITUDE
• Interest and motivation in working in an international organization;
• Outgoing and initiative-taking person with a goal-oriented mindset;
• Communicates effectively when working in teams and independently;
• Good in organizing and structuring various tasks and responsibilities;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Responds positively to feedback and differing points of view;
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
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REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements:
• Currently enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) or;
• Graduated with a university degree – and if selected, must start the internship within one year after graduation.
• Proven thematic knowledge on Rule of Law and Human Rights in Asia is considered an asset.
Field of study: Communication, Journalism, International Development, Law, Political Science, Sociology, or other related fields in Social Sciences or Humanities.
IT skills:
• Knowledge and proficient user of Microsoft Office productivity tools;
• Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Powerpoint, Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Sway, Airtable or any other data visualization tools.
• Basic knowledge of video editing is a plus.
Language skills:
• Excellent writing and drafting skills in English as well as good communication skills required;
• Knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage
INTERNSHIP CONDITIONS
“UNDP will not pay interns for the internship but will provide a monthly stipend in accordance with the provisions of the UNDP internship policy (as reference, the stipend for 2024 is set at THB 8,302.50 per month; the stipend amount for 2025 is subject to change);
All other expenses connected with it will be borne by the intern or the sponsoring Government or institution.”
• UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship;
• 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 post 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;
• Interns need to obtain financing for subsistence and make own arrangements for internship, travel, VISA, accommodation, etc.
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