UNOPS Internship Programme
About this internship
The UNOPS Internship Programme places students and recent graduates inside the UN’s project services arm, which builds infrastructure, runs procurement and delivers projects for governments and UN partners in more than 80 countries. Interns receive a monthly stipend and work on live projects from roads and hospitals to digital systems, gaining the project management discipline UNOPS is famous for.
Vacancies open continuously on the UNOPS jobs portal, with durations from three to twelve months and frequent remote or home-country options. Eligibility extends to current students and graduates within three years, making it one of the most accessible paid routes into the UN system.
Who can apply
- Students enrolled in a university program (bachelor's, master's or PhD) or graduates within three years of obtaining their degree, per the criteria in each vacancy.
- Backgrounds matched to UNOPS's work: project management, procurement, infrastructure and engineering, HR, finance, ICT, communications and data.
- Fluent English, with French, Spanish or Arabic valuable for many duty stations.
- Nationals of any country; internships exist at headquarters in Copenhagen, regional offices and country offices across more than 80 countries, including many home-country options.
- Computer literacy and the specific skills listed in each vacancy's terms of reference.
- Availability for the full advertised duration, commonly three to twelve months, full or part time as posted.
- Standard UN conflict-of-interest rules on close relatives apply per posting.
What you will do
- Support UNOPS teams delivering infrastructure, procurement and project services for governments and UN partners.
- Assist project managers with planning, monitoring, documentation and reporting on live projects.
- Contribute to procurement processes, data analysis, communications products or engineering documentation depending on the role.
- Work within the UN system's standards on projects from roads and health facilities to digital systems.
- Learn the project management discipline UNOPS is known for across the UN family.
- Deliver outputs agreed with your supervisor in the internship agreement.
Perks and benefits
- UNOPS pays interns a monthly stipend toward living expenses where they are not otherwise funded, unusual among UN entities historically.
- Hands-on project delivery experience, the most transferable UN skill set for private-sector careers too.
- Duty stations worldwide, with remote and home-country options appearing regularly.
- Flexible durations up to a year, longer than most UN internships.
- A pathway many interns convert into UNOPS individual contractor roles after finishing.
- Continuous vacancies mean you can apply in any month of the year.
How to apply
- Search the UNOPS jobs portal and filter vacancies by the Internship contract type, location and practice area.
- Read each vacancy's terms of reference closely and tailor your CV and application answers to it specifically.
- Apply online before the posting's own closing date; new internships appear continuously.
- Shortlisted candidates complete interviews and sometimes written assessments with the hiring office.
- On selection, provide proof of enrollment or graduation, medical insurance and any visa documents the duty station requires.
- Set portal alerts for your fields so well-matched postings reach you early.
Frequently asked questions
Is UNOPS Internship Programme paid? +
According to this listing, the compensation is: Monthly stipend toward living costs Stipend amounts can change between intakes, so confirm the current figure on the official page before applying.
How long does UNOPS Internship Programme last? +
The listed duration is 3 to 12 Months.
When is the application deadline? +
This listing has a rolling deadline, meaning applications are reviewed as they arrive rather than by a fixed date. Check the official page for any cycle-specific cutoffs.
Who can apply? +
Key eligibility points from this listing: Students enrolled in a university program (bachelor's, master's or PhD) or graduates within three years of obtaining their degree, per the criteria in each vacancy; Backgrounds matched to UNOPS's work: project management, procurement, infrastructure and engineering, HR, finance… See the Eligibility section above for the full requirements.
How do I apply? +
Apply directly through the official portal linked on this page. Legitimate internships never charge an application fee, so treat any request for payment as a scam and use official channels only.
Answers are based on this internship's listed details. Always confirm on the official page.
