Background

 
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UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.


The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the backbone of the UN development system. The UNDP Strategic Plan (2026-2029) is grounded in the determination of UNDP to eradicate poverty, the greatest global challenge, indispensable to the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals. During these next four years, UNDP will continue to support countries’ progress towards high human development, while protecting the planet. Four strategic objectives – prosperity for all, effective governance, crisis resilience and healthy planet – define its strategic direction, powered by three accelerators: digital and artificial intelligence (AI) transformation; gender equality; and sustainable finance.

The UNDP Global Policy Centre for Governance (GPCG) is UNDP’s dedicated Centre for Governance issues, which advances global dialogue and knowledge on inclusive and transformative governance for peaceful, just and inclusive societies. The Centre builds knowledge, insight and data through drawing on the experience of practitioners, policymakers and researchers as well as stimulating global discourse and dialogue on key governance questions in the world today.

With a thematic focus on financial integrity and data, the Centre develops integrated alternatives and solutions to challenges and persistent problems, exploring these thematic streams as distinct yet inter-linked pre-conditions for building trust in governance systems and for advancing development. For Financial Integrity, the Centre focuses on developing integrated policy alternatives and solutions to strengthen financial integrity, including systemic de-risking approaches that improve predictability, accountability and the enabling environment for sustainable investment. 
 

Duties and Responsibilities  

Under the supervision of the Director, the intern will:  
  • Assist with research on financial integrity, including literature reviews, analysis and drafting and formatting reports.
  • Support the organisation of strategic engagements to generate knowledge and facilitate learning on financial integrity issues, e.g. country-level dialogues and global roundtables or side events.
  • Support the production of knowledge products of the Centre, in particular on financial integrity.
  • Assist in the development of project communications and other advocacy materials including, among others: concept notes, term of reference, presentations, proposals, speeches remarks, social media content.
  • Assist in enlarging GPCG’s network of research and knowledge partnerships in Nordic and Southern countries.
  • Participate in internal and external meetings, events, and other necessary engagements with project stakeholders, colleagues at headquarters and country level, and collaborative partners.
  • Assist in preparing launches of UNDP reports and other public events.
  • Additional tasks as required to support the work of the Centre. 
Required Skills and Experience

Eligibility:

Applicants to the UNDP internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: 

  • Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent); preferably in economics, international finance, international development, or relevant social sciences.
  • Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master’s programme, or higher); preferably in economics, international finance, international development, or other relevant social sciences. 
  • Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined above and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation.
  • Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program. 
Competencies and experience
  • Demonstrated interest in principles of effective governance and dimensions of financial integrity (public financial management and fiscal transparency, anti-corruption, tax justice, etc.) 
  • Demonstrated interest in global development and the work of international organisations. 
  • Team player; works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals.
  • Good organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative.
  • Flexible mindset and eagerness to learn and take on diverse tasks.
  • Knowledge of key research institutions in Global South and/or Norway (desired). 
  • Knowledge of political landscape in Norway (desired). 

Languages:

  • Fluency in spoken and written English is required. 
  • Working knowledge of Norwegian or a Scandinavian language (desired).

Application process: 

Estimated start date of the internship is 18 May 2026. 

Interested applicants must include the following documents when submitting the applications in UNDP job shop (Please note that only 1 (one) file can be uploaded therefore please include all documents in one file):

  • Updated CV as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate and at least three (3) professional references.
  • Brief description of why the individual considers him/herself as suitable for the internship.

General Conditions

  1. In accordance with the UNDP Internship policy, UNDP interns are eligible to receive a monthly stipend, with a rate that varies depending on the duty location. The stipend will be paid monthly, and part-time internship arrangements are prorated accordingly. 
  2. Where an intern is financially supported by an institution, government or third party, UNDP will pay the intern the difference, if any, between the external financial support provided and the applicable UNDP stipend.
  3. Except for the stipend, all other expenses connected with the internship will be borne by the intern, sponsoring government or institutions.
  4. Interns are not considered staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity.
  5. The purpose of the Internship Programme is not to lead to further employment with UNDP, but to complement an intern’s studies. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship.
Disclaimer

Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment. 

 UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.
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 Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

 Non-discrimination

 UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.  

 UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status. 

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