Programme and Communications – Intern

• Ability to think and work logically and work precisely with attention to detail;
• Ability to write clearly and concisely;
• The initiative, sound judgment and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with staff members of different national and cultural backgrounds;
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines;
• An interest in the work of the UN, and of UNDP in particular, and to the ideals of the UN Charter;
• Demonstrated interest in the field of development;
• Excellent interactive and interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multicultural environment.

Applicants to the UNDP internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:

a) Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master’s programme, or higher);
b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent);
c) 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;
d) Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program.
e) Candidates with background in Peace and Conflict, International Political Economy, Politics and/or International Relations, Economy, Project Management, Innovation, Social Policy, Social Administration, Sociology, Information Technology, Media and Communications or any equivalent studies will be preferred.

• Experience in data collection and analysis in the field of social sciences is an asset
• Proficient writing and communication skills, for a range of different audiences and media is an asset;
• Experience working collaboratively in a team structure in a multicultural environment is an asset.

Language Skills: 

• Fluency in English and understanding of Turkish and/or Greek is desirable.

IT Skills: 

• Knowledge and a proficient user of Microsoft Office productivity tools, including Excel is an asset;
• Knowledge of mapping, information and GIS systems and information management data bases is an asset.

Application procedure:

The application should contain:

The completed “Application Form” including names of 3 referees.

Current and completed CV in English; Candidates who are selected must submit the following documents, upon selection:

• Official letter from the University confirming enrolment in their undergraduate or graduate-level degree programme.
• Proof of medical and life/accident insurance valid for the location in which the internship will be carried out. Selected intern must have medical and life insurance. Kindly note, UNDP only accepts interns for a minimum of 6 weeks and a maximum of 6 months.

Working arrangements: Interns are provided stipend according to UNDP Internship Policy, if it is not financially supported by any institution or programme, such as a university, government foundation or scholarship programme. A stipend intended to help cover basic daily expenses related to the internship, such as meals and transportation at the duty station. The stipend will be paid monthly and part-time internship arrangements are prorated accordingly.

Interns are responsible for securing adequate medical insurance for the duration of the internship. UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship. Interns must provide proof of enrolment in health insurance plan. 

Interns are expected to work full time, but flexibility is allowed for education programmes.

• The intern is 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 are non-staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity.
• The purpose of the internship 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.
• The intern will be evaluated at the end of the internship.

IMPORTANT: Family relationships are required to be disclosed in order to avoid real or perceived family influence or conflict of interest, within UNDP. If the candidate/ hiring manager has not disclosedthat he/she was related to an individual employed by UNDP in whatever contractual modality and irrespective of the nature of the family relationship, this may constitute a basis for withdrawing the offer of internship or, if the internship has started, to terminate it without notice or indemnity.