As the lead UN development agency, UNDP supports countries in their efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. UNDP is present in 170 countries around the world and works to eradicate poverty and reduce inequalities. The UNDP Nordic Representation Office is located at the UN City in Copenhagen, with satellite offices in Stockholm, Oslo, and Helsinki. Together we work for distributing knowledge about UNDP’s work in the Nordic countries as well as coordinating the partnership with these key donors.
This 6-month internship position offers a unique opportunity to gain insight into UNDP’s work while being part of an international professional environment. UNDP Norway is a small office consisting of 3 permanent employees but is co-located with the UNDP Global Policy Centre for Governance in Oslo. The UNDP Norway intern will have the chance to participate in a variety of tasks and work with different regions and thematic fields. The tentative starting date for the internship is 1 August 2024.
We are looking for one bilingual (Norwegian and English) intern to participate in the daily work of the UNDP Norway office in Oslo. As an intern, you will be given fixed assignments, but as we are a small and busy office, you must be comfortable taking on a variety of assignments and be prepared to contribute where and when needed. We would like to find someone who is structured, independent, creative, and takes initiative.
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