It is designed to complement development-oriented studies with practical experience in various aspects of multilateral technical cooperation. Description Interns are assigned to either a UNDP country office or the organization's Headquarters in New York. Assignments vary greatly in terms of content. They may have a country-specific, regional, sectoral, or thematic focus. However, interns are normally involved in some aspect of the design, implementation and evaluation of UNDP-supported programmes and projects.
Every attempt is made to match the interests of the intern with the needs of the organization.
Qualifications Candidates for the Internship Programme are selected on a competitive basis. Enrollment in a graduate-level degree programme in a development related field such as eonomics, international relations, anthropology, sociology, public or business administration, or environmental studies. Only those students who will return to their studies upon completion of their internship assignments are eligible. Demonstrated interest in the field of development. European language is an asset.