Interns with a background in international legal studies are normally involved in the legal aspects and arrangements governing UNDP's technical cooperation activities. 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 economics, 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.
European language is an asset.
Respect for the principles of the United Nations Charter and the UNDP Statement of Purpose. The UNDP Internship Programme operates on a non-remunerative basis. The purpose of the Internship Programme is not to lead to further employment with UNDP but, as mentioned, to complement an intern's studies. However, a number of interns, having completed their studies and met the necessary requirements, have gone on to further assignments with the UNDP or elsewhere in the United Nations system.