Roster of Interns (open call)

Under the overall guidance of the Project/Portfolio Managers, the interns will be expected to perform the following tasks:

Language requirement:

Excellent knowledge of written and oral English language is required. Knowledge of Serbian language would be considered an asset. 

Important Information:

This is an open call for expressions of interest to join the UNDP Serbia Internship Roster.
Being included in the roster does not guarantee selection or engagement. By joining the roster, candidates become eligible for potential internship opportunities that may arise in 2025, in alignment with project needs and areas of interest.

The open call will remain active for three months from the date of publication, until 15 October 2025.

Application procedure:

Interested candidates must submit the following as part of their application:

Applications that do not clearly indicate the required academic information will not be considered.

For more information on internship eligibility and conditions, please refer to the UNDP Internship Policy [link removed].

Only shortlisted applicants will be required to submit the following documentation: 

The successful candidate will be asked to provide, prior to commencing work, the following documentation:

Internship Conditions

Status

Interns are not considered as having the status of a staff member. During the internship with UNDP, interns are subject to the Regulations Governing the Status, Basic Rights and Duties of Officials other than Secretariat Officials, and Experts on Mission (ST/SGB/2002/9). 

Interns must not represent UNDP in any official capacity or commit resources on its behalf. 

Duration

The normal duration of internship is no less than six weeks and no more than six months. Internship assignments are available on a part-time and full-time basis throughout the year, depending on the availability of meaningful assignments and the needs and capacity of offices to receive and supervise interns.

Medical Insurance

Interns are responsible for securing adequate medical insurance for the duration of their internship with UNDP and must provide a medical certificate of good health prior to starting the internship. UNDP will not reimburse the medical insurance of the intern. Any costs arising from accidents and illness incurred during an internship assignment will be the responsibility of the intern.

Expenses

Where an intern is not financially supported by any institution or programme, such as a university, government, foundation or scholarship programme, a stipend intended to help cover basic daily expenses related to the internship, such as meals and transportation at the duty station, will be paid by the receiving office.

Subsequent Employment

There is no expectation of employment with UNDP following an internship.

Termination 

The internship can be terminated by either UNDP or the intern for any reason upon giving two weeks’ notice. 

Responsibilities and obligations of the office and the supervisor:

The receiving office and supervisors must create a working environment conducive to interns’ substantive learning and professional development. 

Offices must:

(a) Ensure that an intern’s assignment is at the appropriate level of complexity and variety;

(b) Ensure proper supervision of the intern;

(c) Ensure that the intern is informed of UN’s policy on Harassment, Sexual Harassment, Discrimination and Abuse of Authority and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse

(d) Prepare terms of reference describing the tasks of interns in the office; and

(e) Provide constructive feedback to the intern regarding their performance.