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UNDP Announces Paid Internship Programme 2026 for Students and Graduates

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has opened applications for its Paid Internship Programme 2026, inviting students and recent graduates from across the world to gain practical exposure to the United Nations’ development initiatives. The internships are available in multiple disciplines and locations, including UNDP headquarters, regional hubs, and country offices.

New York - The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has invited applications for its Paid Internship Programme 2026, aimed at providing young professionals with first-hand experience in global development work. The programme allows interns to work closely with UNDP teams engaged in poverty eradication, sustainable development, climate action, governance, and social inclusion initiatives across nearly 170 countries.

The UNDP internship is open to students currently enrolled in graduate or undergraduate programmes, as well as recent graduates from diverse academic backgrounds such as economics, public administration, environmental studies, international relations, business administration, and related fields. Interns may be placed at UNDP headquarters in New York, regional hubs, or country offices, depending on the requirements of the programme and the candidate’s profile. Both full-time and part-time paid internships are available, with stipend amounts varying by duty station.

During the internship, participants will be involved in activities such as research, policy analysis, report writing, documentation, event coordination, and knowledge management. The programme also offers exposure to multicultural work environments and mentorship from experienced UN professionals, helping interns build professional skills and global networks. Proficiency in at least one of UNDP’s working languages—English, Frenchor Spanish—is required, while knowledge of additional languages is considered an advantage.

Applications for the UNDP Internship Programme must be submitted online through the official UNDP careers portal, where internship openings are listed with individual deadlines that vary by position. Interested candidates are advised to search for the keyword “intern” on the UNDP jobs website and apply separately for each role of interest. The programme serves as a valuable pathway for young aspirants seeking careers in international development and public policy.

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