The UNDP organization 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). 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.
Details
- Country: Copenhagen, DENMARK
- Organization: UNDP
- Who can apply? Students of all nationalities
- Deadline: 18 December, 2024
- Type of contract: internship
- Duration: six months
- Starting date: February, march, July 2025 depending in your position
Available programs
There are many different programs and specializations that you can apply for
- Onboarding and People Management Development
- Leadership Development
- Capability Development
- Career Development
- Data and Knowledge Management
- Evaluation, and/or Communication.
Benefits provided by the internship
This internship offers many different benefits, which you can learn about below:
- Monthly stipend (1000$) or more
Required experience to apply for the internship
Applicants to UNDP’s internships must meet one of the following academic requirements:
- (a) Be enrolled in a graduate school programmer (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
- (b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programmer (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.
Responsibilities as a member team of UNDP
- 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 programmers at UN City.
- benefit from a full gym membership for free
- Otherwise; GRE General Test score is required: 153 (quantitative). However, if you are off by a small margin and you have a strong background, we encourage you to apply.