UNDP Offers Internship Opportunities for Students and Recent Graduates

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) offers internship opportunities for students and recent graduates who want to gain practical experience in international development and work in a global organisation.

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The internships are open to eligible candidates from different countries, including India. However, these are not part of one single India-wide internship programme.

UNDP advertises individual internship vacancies, and eligibility, location, duration and application deadlines may differ from one position to another.

Who Can Apply?

According to UNDP, candidates can generally apply if they are in the final year of a bachelor’s degree, enrolled in a master’s degree programme, or have graduated within the past year.

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Applicants may come from different academic backgrounds, depending on the requirements of the particular internship.

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Opportunities can cover areas such as development programmes, communications, climate action, governance, research, project management, finance and other functions related to UNDP’s work.

Indian students and recent graduates can apply for relevant vacancies. UNDP also offers internship opportunities through its India office for eligible university students.

Where Are the Internships Based?

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There is no single location for all UNDP internships. The work location is mentioned in each individual vacancy.

Depending on the position, an internship may be based at a UNDP country office, regional office or another UNDP location. Some positions may also allow remote work.

For candidates applying through UNDP India, the internship would be associated with the UNDP office in India.

Candidates should therefore check the location mentioned in the specific vacancy before applying.

Duration and Stipend

UNDP internships generally run for three to six months. In certain cases, internships undertaken for academic credit may be extended for up to nine months, subject to UNDP’s rules.

Eligible interns receive a monthly stipend. The amount can vary depending on the duty station and other conditions of the internship.

Interested candidates should note that UNDP does not have one common application deadline for all internships. Each vacancy has its own closing date and requirements.

How to Apply

Candidates can check current Internship openings on the official UNDP careers portal and apply directly for positions that match their education and skills.

Apply/Check Current Openings: UNDP Careers

For India opportunities: UNDP India Careers