UNDP Digital Transformation Internship – Global Call for 2025. Apply below.
When is Application Deadline:
1st September 2025
Tell Me About UNDP Digital Transformation Internship:
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the development arm of the United Nations. Present in 170 countries with over 17,000 people, UNDP works on the world’s biggest problems: extreme poverty, climate change, good governance, renewable energy, crisis prevention, and women’s empowerment, among others.
We are leveraging the power of digital to propel all people forward, starting with digital initiative development, scaling innovation, and communicating this organizational change internally and externally. Digital technology is one of the most fundamental drivers of change this century. Digital not only provides new opportunities and challenges for development, but it is also fundamentally changing the context in which development is taking place. Since the launch of its first Digital Strategy in 2019, UNDP has been on an ambitious transformation journey to harness the potential of digital technology for development. We are now in the next phase of our digital transformation, implementing the Digital Strategy 2022-2025, which puts forth a vision to create a world in which digital is an empowering force for people and the planet.
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The Chief Digital Officer at UNDP is leading this effort to embed digital technology in the development projects we implement, supporting government partners to build inclusive digital ecosystems and transforming the organization internally to enable these changes. The CDO is a transformation team within UNDP tasked with the responsibility of implementing the Digital Strategy by building the required programmatic (planning and implementation of development projects to support government partners) and internal capacities at the country, regional and global level
Please note that the start date is negotiable. Please read the instructions carefully to complete your application.
Type:
Internship
Who can Apply for UNDP Digital Transformation Internship?
| COMPETENCIES Achieve Results: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline Think Innovatively: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements Learn Continuously: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback Adapt with Agility: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible Act with Determination: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident Engage and Partner: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships Enable Diversity and Inclusion: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination Other competencies Database management skills. Detail-oriented, preferably with previous administrative and office management experience. Eager to learn new things and gradually adapt the theory into practical work. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to deliver in a high-pressure environment Ability to handle complex situations and multiple responsibilities simultaneously, mixing long-term projects with the urgency of immediate demands. Ability to collaborate with and achieve actionable results Excellent ability to multi-task in a high-demand and fast-paced work context Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude | |
Required Skills and Experience | |
| Education and Experience Candidates must meet one of the following educational 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. Interest/Experience in one of the workstream areas is desirable. Language Requirements: Proficient in written and spoken English. Knowledge of another UN language would be an asset |
How Many Awards?
Not specified
What is the Benefit of UNDP Digital Transformation Internship?
- In accordance with the UNDP Internship policy, UNDP interns are eligible to receive a monthly stipend, with the rate that varies depending on the duty location. The stipend will be paid monthly, and part-time /Remote internship arrangements are prorated accordingly.
- Where an intern is financially supported by an institution, government or third party, UNDP will, subject to the rules of such institution, government or third party, pay the intern the difference, if any, between the external financial support provided and the applicable UNDP stipend.
- Except for the stipend, all other expenses connected with the internship will be borne by the intern, sponsoring the government or institutions.
- UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship.
- The intern must provide proof of enrollment in a health insurance plan.
- Interns are not considered staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity
How Long will Award Last?
3 Months with Possibility of extension
How to Apply:
The application should contain:
- Brief Cover Letter (in English)
- A current and complete CV (Curriculum Vitae) in English.
- Complete this form https://airtable.com/appts0LUHAjX1vdFx/shrBqXgmnXOQkCiDR in addition to submitting your details via the UNDP vacancy link
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In case an applicant is successfully selected, they will be requested to provide electronic versions of:
Proof of Medical Insurance.
Letter from their university confirming current enrollment and graduation date.
Copy of their most recent school transcript.
Copy of passport.
Visa copy- If the candidate is located in the USA (United States of America)
Signed UNDP Internship Agreement.
Medical Certificate of Good Health.
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