UNDP Washington Representation Office Internship

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

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Details checked on 30 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

Enrolment in a graduate-level degree programme in communications or a development-related field, and you must return to your studies after the internship. The page does not state an age or nationality limit. Email a cover letter, a 1-2 page CV, a signed UNDP Internship Application Form and one reference letter.

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About this opportunity

UNDP's Washington office takes graduate interns twice a year. Incomplete or late applications are not considered, and only shortlisted applicants are contacted.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Enrolment in a graduate-level degree programme in communications or a development-related field, and you must return to your studies after the internship. The page does not state an age or nationality limit. Email a cover letter, a 1-2 page CV, a signed UNDP Internship Application Form and one reference letter.
2. Note the deadline. Jan and Jun (spring session, March to 15 June: apply by 15 January; fall session, September to 15 December: apply by 15 June; there is no summer programme; deadlines close at 11:59 p.m. ET) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. CV; Cover letter or motivation statement; Proof of current enrolment or recent graduation; Academic transcript; Passport or national ID copy; English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

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Tips from our advisors

1. Tailor your CV to the role: lead with the skills and projects the posting asks for.
2. Write a short, specific motivation statement. Name the team or project you want to join and why.
3. Show a clear link between your past studies, this programme and your career goal. Committees look for a story, not a list.
4. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.
5. Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline. Portals slow down on the last day.
6. Have your SOP and CV reviewed by someone who has seen successful applications before you submit.

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Who can apply for UNDP Washington Representation Office Internship?

Enrolment in a graduate-level degree programme in communications or a development-related field, and you must return to your studies after the internship. The page does not state an age or nationality limit. Email a cover letter, a 1-2 page CV, a signed UNDP Internship Application Form and one reference letter.

What does UNDP Washington Representation Office Internship cover?

A 3 to 6 month graduate-level internship (at least three days or 24 hours a week) with a monthly stipend whose rate varies by location; you pay other costs, including health insurance

When is the deadline for UNDP Washington Representation Office Internship?

Jan and Jun (spring session, March to 15 June: apply by 15 January; fall session, September to 15 December: apply by 15 June; there is no summer programme; deadlines close at 11:59 p.m. ET) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with UNDP Washington Representation Office Internship?

Host countries: United States.

What documents do I need for UNDP Washington Representation Office Internship?

CV; Cover letter or motivation statement; Proof of current enrolment or recent graduation; Academic transcript; Passport or national ID copy; English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).

How much work is the UNDP Washington Representation Office Internship application?

Medium: Email application with four documents