The UNDP Internship Programme offers a small group of outstanding university students and graduates the opportunity to acquire experience working as interns in the United Nations system. The programme provides a compact understanding of UNDP’ s development policies, thematic priorities, and technical cooperation activities. Interns specialise in the areas of democratic governance, sustainable environmental policies, poverty reduction, and other activities related to sustainable human development. In so doing they acquire practical experience in various aspects of project management in an international work environment.

The internship is not intended to lead to further employment within the UN system, but to complement the intern’s studies or provide additional job market experience.

Description

Assignments may vary in length, according to availability and academic requirements as well as need of the UNDP office (projects).
UNDP offers part-time or full-time (5 days/week, 40 hours/week) internships throughout the year.
Assignments are normally for more than 1 month up to 1 year.

Qualifications

The following minimum qualifications are required:
• University graduate, enrollment (preferably 4th year students) or graduate-level degree programme in a development-related field such as economics, international relations, sociology, public or business administration, political sciences or environmental studies.
• Excellent written and spoken English, knowledge of Russian is an asset.
• Excellent computer knowledge (Microsoft Office applications).
• Excellent interactive and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a multicultural environment.

Additional qualities:

- good writing skills
- internet research skills
- ability to handle and interpret data
- processing and analysing data, producing tables and figures


Financial Aspects

The internship programme operates on a non-salaried basis. The subsistence and travel costs connected with the internship Programme must be borne by interns or by other institutions. Interns are responsible for arranging their own initial travel to Tajikistan and accommodations there.
Applicants for internships should indicate must sign a “Conditions governing the internship” form before their arrival in Tajikistan.
If work-related travel within the country is requested by UNDP during the internship period, per diem and travel costs shall be paid by UNDP.

Medical Coverage

UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs or hardships arising from illness or accidents incurred during the internship. Interns must therefore carry adequate and regular medical and life insurance.
Proof of medical coverage/visa must be provided before the internship commences.

How to apply

There is no specific deadline, however, the applicants should send their:
- cover letter {expressing their interest}
- CV
- Application form
at least 3 months before the planned commencement of the internship.

To:
Human Resources Unit
Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Or online at www.undp.tj following link job vacancies or e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

As a general rule, applications will be subject to competitive selection.

Please note that sending the application shall not necessarily lead to the placement into internship programme.