1. Objectives
2. Qualifications
3. Financial Aspects
4. Internship Opportunities and Application Procedure

The UNCDF Internship Programme offers a small group of outstanding students the opportunity to acquire direct exposure to UNCDF activites. It is designed to complement development-oriented studies with practical experience in various aspects of UNCDF work.

Applicants should have expressed interest in the field of development; ability to adapt to new environments and work with individuals from different cultural backgrounds. Interns work under the supervision of a staff member at UNCDF. Internships opportunities are posted regularly on an "as needed basis". 

Candidates for the internship programme are selected on a competitive basis. The following qualifications are required for consideration:

• Enrollment in a graduate-level degree programme in a development related field such as economics, public or business administration, or environmental studies. Only those students who will return to their studies upon completion of their internship assignments are eligible;
• Students must have written and spoken proficiency in English; fluency in French, Spanish or Arabic is an asset.

Interns do not receive a salary or any other form of remuneration from UNCDF. The costs associated with an intern's participation in the programme must be assumed either by the nominating institution, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students, or by the students themselves, who will have to meet living expenses as well as make their own arrangements for accommodation, travel and other requirements. In addition, applicants must have medical insurance for the duration of the internship. Proof of insurance will need to be submitted before the internship begins.

There are no available Internship opportunities.

When an Internship opportunity is posted, applicants with the required qualifications should submit the UNCDF Internship Application Form, either in English or in French.

For background information on internships at the UN, please consult the United Nations Internship Programme Website.