UNDP Digital Internship: Global Call for 2026 | WUIN

Deadline: 1st October 2026

UNDP IS looking for motivated interns who can support our work in any of the following areas listed below:

Systems Transformation & Innovation
Programme Delivery & Capacity Building
Data Policy & Governance
Data Analytics & Insights
Partnerships & Strategic Communications
Process Efficiency & Resource Management
Product Design, Build, and Management (including AI tools)
Research & Knowledge Management

Please note that the start date for the internship is flexible and needs-based. We will be receiving applications on a rolling basis until September 30th, 2026, and successful applicants can expect to hear back any time between April and the end of 2026.

Please read the instructions carefully to complete your application – applications are to be submitted both via the UNDP Vacancy Link AND the Airtable link: https://airtable.com/appeKAJ7quPABAfoc/pagj4yv4UGVuveqXx/form

APPLICATION 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 one year of graduation.
Interest/Experience in one of the workstream areas is desirable

HOW TO APPLY

The application should contain:

A brief Cover Letter (in English)
A current and complete CV (Curriculum Vitae) in English.
Complete this form - https://airtable.com/appeKAJ7quPABAfoc/pagj4yv4UGVuveqXx/form in addition to submitting your details via the UNDP vacancy link. Please make sure to complete both steps.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

UNDP Terms & Conditions for Internship  

In accordance with the UNDP Internship policy, 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 /Remote internship arrangements are prorated accordingly. 
Where an intern is financially supported by an institution, government or third party, UNDP will, subject to the rules of such institution, government or third party, 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 the government or institutions. 
UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness, or death incurred during the internship. 
The intern must provide proof of enrollment in a health insurance plan.  
Interns are not considered staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity
Due to the high volume of applications received, we can ONLY contact successful candidates
UNDP Internship Policy
Send your queries to talent.dai.hub@undp.org

COMPETENCIES

Achieve Results: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
Think Innovatively: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is a pragmatic problem solver, and makes improvements
Learn Continuously: Open-minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
Adapt with Agility: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, and is flexible
Act with Determination:   Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in the face of adversity, confident
Engage and Partner: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
Enable Diversity and Inclusion: Appreciate/respect differences, be aware of unconscious bias, and confront discrimination

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 multitask in a high-demand and fast-paced work context 
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude

About UNDP

The United Nations Development Programme (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.

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