Internship in UNDP Georgia

Interns are selected on a competitive basis. At the time of application, UNDP internship applicants must meet one of the following academic requirements:

(a) Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);

(b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);

(c) Have graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one year of graduation.

(d) Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship programme and undertake an internship as part of this programme. 

As an applicant, you should be able to demonstrate an interest in the field of development and respect the principles of the United Nations Charter and UNDP's mission. The desire to work with and gain the confidence and respect of people with diverse national and cultural backgrounds is an essential part of working in the UN system. You should also be interested in global mobility, as well as adaptability to varied physical and other environments.

Typically, the language requirements are: Applicants should have written and spoken proficiency in English. Fluency in Georgian might also be required in certain cases. 
 

Conditions:

• Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, passports, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of the following:
  o The nominating institution, related institution, or government which may provide the required financial assistance to its students.
  o Or the intern.
  
• UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship.
  
• Interns are responsible for securing adequate medical insurance for their internship with UNDP and must provide a medical certificate of good health before 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 intern's responsibility.
  
• Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any post in UNDP during the internship period; Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity.
  
• 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.
  
• The intern will be evaluated at the end of the contract, and due recognition of work will be issued in writing.
  
• Interns will accrue 1.5 leave days per month.

In case an applicant is successfully selected, s/he will be requested to provide electronic versions of the following documents: 
•    Copy of the applicant's most recent resume or curriculum vitae.
•    Letter from his/her university confirming current enrolment and graduation date. 
•    Letter of recommendation from a professor (if requested).
•    Copy of his/her school transcript; Copy of passport.
•    Completed UNDP internship application form (to be provided upon selection). 
•    Signed UNDP Internship Agreement (to be provided upon selection).
•    Certificate of Good Health (to be provided upon selection). 
•    Proof of medical insurance (to be provided upon selection).

For applicants who are neither nationals nor residents of the duty station, the insurance must include adequate coverage in the event of an injury or illness during the internship duration, which: 
•    Requires transportation to the home country or country of residence for further treatment. 
•    This results in death and requires preparation and return of the remains to the home country or country of residence.
 

UNDP is practicing paid internships. If an intern is not financially supported by any institution or programme (university, government, foundation or scholarship programme), a stipend will be paid to cover basic expenses, such as meals and transportation.

The purpose of internships is not to lead to further employment with UNDP but, as mentioned, to complement an intern's studies.