The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is excited to announce an internship opportunity for 2025 for a Partnership and Communications Intern who is Swedish-speaking. This role is designed for individuals passionate about international development and communications, providing a unique chance to gain hands-on experience in fostering partnerships and promoting UNDP’s initiatives.
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The intern will assist in developing communication strategies, engaging with stakeholders, and enhancing outreach efforts to raise awareness about UNDP’s work.
This position offers an invaluable opportunity to contribute to UNDP’s mission of eradicating poverty and promoting sustainable development, while honing skills in a dynamic, global environment.
Required Skills and Experience
Languages:
- Fluency in spoken and written Swedish and English is required.
Eligibility:
- Applicants to the UNDP internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:
- Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master’s programme, or higher);
- Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent);
- Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation;
- Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program.
Application Process:
Interested individuals must include the following documents when submitting the applications in UNDP job shop (Please note that only 1 (one) file can be uploaded therefore please include all documents in one file):
- Updated CV as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate and at least two (2) professional references.
- Cover letter containing a brief description of why the individual considers him/herself as the most suitable for the internship.
General Conditions
- In accordance with the UNDP Internship policy, UNDP interns are eligible to receive a monthly stipend, with a rate that varies depending on the duty location. The stipend will be paid monthly.
- Where an intern is financially supported by an institution, government or third party, UNDP will pay the intern the difference, if any, between the external financial support provided and the applicable UNDP stipend.
- Except for the stipend, all other expenses connected with the internship will be borne by the intern, sponsoring government or institutions.
- Interns are not considered staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity.
- The purpose of the Internship Programme is not to lead to further employment with UNDP, but to complement an intern’s studies. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship.
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