​​Requisition ID: 7947 
Grade: Intern
Category: Internship
Employment Type: NonStaff-Regular
Country: Austria
Duty Station: Vienna  
Entry Date: As soon as possible
Internship Duration: 6 months
Application Deadline: 08-Sep-2026, 11:59 PM (Vienna, Austria time)

Vacancy Announcement

UNIDO welcomes applications from qualified persons with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to applicants and employees with disabilities to support full participation in the recruitment process and in the performance of their duties.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development for poverty and hunger reduction, inclusive and fair globalization and environmental sustainability.  The mission UNIDO, as described in the Lima Declarationadopted at the fifteenth session of the UNIDO General Conference in 2013, the Abu Dhabi Declaration adopted at the eighteenth session of UNIDO General Conference in 2019 as well as the Riyadh Declarationadopted at the twenty-first session of UNIDO General Conference in 2025, is to promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial developmentin Member States. The relevance of this mission as an integrated approach to all three pillars of sustainable development is recognized by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which will frame United Nations and country efforts towards sustainable development. UNIDO’s mandate is fully recognized in SDG-9, which calls to “Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation”. The relevance of inclusive and sustainable industrial development, however, applies to all SDGs.

The medium-term programme framework (MTPF) 2026 - 2029 is UNIDO’s core strategic document and it is in line with UNIDO’s Vision 2050. It sets a renewed vision to support Member States and shape their industries for development. The priorities include fair and sustainable global and regional supply chains, ending hunger through innovation and local value addition, renewable and clean energy, sustainable energy access and climate action. Cross-cutting priorities focus on industrial and economic policy advice, skills development, fostering digitalization and artificial intelligence, gender equality and the empowerment of women, supporting youth, promoting cleaner production and circular economy, and leveraging private sector investment and development finance.

Each of these programmatic fields of activity contains a number of individual programmes, which are implemented in a holistic manner to achieve effective outcomes and impacts through UNIDO’s four enabling functions: (i) technical cooperation; (ii) analytical and research functions and policy advisory services; (iii) normative functions and standards-related activities; and (iv) convening and fostering partnerships for knowledge and technology transfer, investment mobilization, networking and industrial cooperation. Such core functions are carried out in Divisions/Offices in its Headquarters, Sub-regional Offices and Country Offices.

The Directorate of Strategic Planning, Programming and Policy (SPP), headed by a Managing Director, is responsible and accountable for UNIDO’s strategic planning and programming through the provision of coordinated and cohesive frameworks and policy advice. It plays the central role for UNIDO regarding the engagement in South-South and Triangular Cooperation matters, the strategic positioning of UNIDO within the United Nation system, strategic engagement in multilateral fora including BRICS, G20 and G7. It also leads the promotion of Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women through mainstreaming gender considerations at the institutional and programmatic level. In addition, the Directorate oversees the Organization’s industrial policy research, statistics and SDG9 reporting activities, and normative function, and ensures a cohesive and consistent approach to Knowledge Management (KM) in UNIDO.

Under the supervision of the Managing Director of the Directorate for Strategic Programming and Policy (SPP) and in close coordination with relevant organizational entities, the Division of Knowledge Management (SPP/KMG) is responsible for the development and operationalization of a comprehensive knowledge management (KM) framework for UNIDO.  The Division focuses on improving UNIDO’s ability to generate, use and share the best available evidence and experiential knowledge to achieve its development impact and provide value for money. The Division promotes the mainstreaming of KM across operations and activities of the Organization. It provides leadership towards an integrated approach to the generation, management, sharing, communication and transfer of knowledge and information related to inclusive and sustainable industrial development.

The position is reports directly to the Chief of the Division, SPP/KMG.

GENERIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of SPP/KMG, the intern will support knowledge management (KM) and knowledge sharing (KS) initiatives across the Organization, with a particular focus on strengthening a culture of knowledge sharing, collaboration and organizational learning. The intern will contribute to KM/KS advocacy and outreach activities, Communities of Practice (CoPs), digital collaboration platforms, expertise mapping and staff engagement initiatives aimed at supporting the institutional adoption of KM and KS practices across Headquarters and Field Offices. The intern will be engaged in the following tasks:

  • Support the development and initial implementation of a KM/KS advocacy, outreach and engagement plan aimed at strengthening awareness, harmonizing understanding and promoting the adoption of KM and KS practices across Headquarters and Field Offices.
  • Assist in identifying and sourcing from various platforms relevant learning materials covering KM and KS in general.
  • Assist in identifying target audiences, communication approaches and engagement opportunities to strengthen collaboration and knowledge exchange between Headquarters and Field Offices.
  • Support the establishment and piloting of Communities of Practice (CoPs), including the preparation of concept notes, engagement approaches and operational arrangements.
  • Assist in organizing and promoting webinars, topic-focused seminars, peer-learning events and related knowledge-sharing activities and support the development and piloting of podcast and other digital communication concepts aimed at disseminating knowledge, lessons learned and good practices, augmented by use of relevant artificial intelligence based applications.
  • Contribute to the preparation of communication materials, presentations, guidance products, success stories and promotional content supporting KM and KS objectives.
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of KM/KS-related SharePoint sites, Microsoft Teams collaboration spaces and Viva Engage communities.
  • Assist in implementing an expertise-mapping initiative, including data collection through surveys, forms and other structured mechanisms to identify staff expertise, competencies and areas of interest and support the development of a prototype expertise directory or expert-finder approach to facilitate access to organizational knowledge and technical expertise.
  • Assist in the preparation, administration and analysis of online surveys and feedback mechanisms related to KM/KS initiatives, community engagement and staff needs.

The Intern will be required to prepare an end-of-internship report, which will be submitted to and cleared by UNIDO Internship Coordination.

MINIMUM ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Education: Enrolled in a second level university degree programme (master's or equivalent) or higher; or begin the internship within one year of completing a second level university degree; or be enrolled in the final academic year of a first-degree programme (bachelor's or equivalent); or begin the internship within one year of completing a first level university degree. Only accredited institutions will be considered.

Field of specialization: Knowledge Management, Information Management, Information Systems, Library and Information Science.

Languages:Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset
Other Skills:

  • Familiarity with Microsoft 365 applications, including Teams, SharePoint and related collaboration tools.
  • Interest in knowledge management, knowledge sharing and organizational learning.
  • Good analytical, communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  • Internships at UNIDO are full-time and shall be for a period of three to six months. For internships fully sponsored through partner institutions, the maximum duration shall be twelve months, subject to prior HRM agreement. Extensions beyond the initially agreed duration are not permitted.
  • Interns receive a monthly stipend based on their duty station.
  • Interns are responsible for living expenses, accommodation, visas, and related costs.

CORE VALUES AND BEHAVIORS

Core Values

Excellence – Deliver high-quality results; continuously improve performance

Integrity – Uphold ethical standards; act transparently and responsibly

Inclusion – Promote respect, diversity, and fairness

Humility – Show self-awareness; value others’ contributions

Humanity – Act with compassion; align work with sustainable development

Core Behaviors

Connect & Collaborate - Build trust through communication and teamwork; Share knowledge and embrace diversity

Analyse & Plan - Use data and evidence for decision-making; Plan proactively and prioritize effectively

Deliver Results with Positive Impact - Take ownership and deliver quality outputs; Align work with UNIDO mission and objectives

Learn and Develop - Continuously develop skills; Seek feedback and share knowledge

Adapt and Innovate - Respond flexibly to change; Embrace innovation and new approaches

LEARNING ELEMENTS

  • Practical experience supporting organizational initiatives aimed at strengthening KM/KS culture, awareness and adoption across Headquarters and Field Offices.
  • Experience in establishing and supporting Communities of Practice, knowledge networks and organizational learning initiatives.
  • Exposure to the development of outreach, advocacy and engagement activities, including webinars, seminars and other knowledge-sharing formats.
  • Experience in the use of SharePoint, Microsoft Teams and Viva Engage as enterprise collaboration and knowledge-sharing platforms.
  • Practical experience in expertise mapping, staff skills inventories, survey design and analysis, and expert-finder approaches.
  • Opportunities to learn about AI-enabled knowledge management and digital collaboration solutions.
  • Exposure to initiatives supporting the institutionalization and operational adoption of KM and KS practices.
  • Experience working in a multicultural and international environment.


UNIDO Interns are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and respect for diversity at all times, both at work and outside. Only candidates who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for internships at UNIDO.

All applications must be submitted through the UNIDO Online Recruitment System.
Correspondence will be undertaken only with candidates who are being considered at an advanced phase of the selection process.


Visit the UNIDO employment website for details on how to apply: www.careers.unido.org

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