Program Overview
- Organization: United Nations Development Programme
- Hosted at: UNDP, Seoul Policy Center
- Location: South Korea
- Practice Area: Management
- Duration: 6 Months
- Dates: August 17, 2026 – February 16, 2027
- Application Deadline: June 30th, 2026
Internship Office Background
The internship is hosted at the UNDP Seoul Policy Center (UPSC). Let us give you a brief background for those who are not familiar with UPSC. It was established in 2011 and represents the United Nations Development Programme in Korea. The center helps share Korea’s knowledge and experience through various knowledge-sharing programmes to support sustainable development and partnership between other countries.
The UPSC is focused on the following four areas:
- Governance and gender equality
- Development Cooperation
- Private sector engages
- Green recovery and environmental sustainability
The center helps find solutions to the development challenges in the above focus areas. The internship at USPC allows students and recent graduates to gain first-hand work experience while contributing to USPC’s work and gaining exposure to the UNDP’s work.
Internship benefits
The interns will receive the following benefits
- A monthly stipend of KRW 1,169,728 per monthÂ
- Gain real-time work experience in finance, administration, and office coordination within an international organization
- Gain exposure to the UNDP work
- Networking opportunities with UN Staff and professionals
- Enhance your professional skills
- 1.5 days of paid leave per month
Who can Apply?
You must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the UNDP internship:
- Calling applications from all nationalities
- Both Male/Female applicants are invited to apply
- Students currently enrolled in the final year of undergraudate degree program
- Students enrolled in a Master’s degree or higher
- Enrolled in a professional training programme
- Recent graduates with a university degree
- Academic background in the fields of economics, finance, Public/Business Administration, or equivalent
Required Skills
- Profiency in Microsoft Office tools
- Knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator would be a plus
- Fluency in English or the Korean language
- Knowledge of any other UN offical language would be an assett
Competencies
- Demonstrate interest in working in an international organization
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrate interest in development fields
- Able to work in a multicultural work environment
- Meet the tight deadlines
Interns’ Responsibilities
Interns will be assisting with the following tasks:
- Organize and prepare the financial documents
- Manage the office calendars, publications, and emails
- Assist with office administrative procedures
- Support with basic translation
- Help in managing office equipments
- Respond to the queries
- Help is organizing conferences, workshops & travel arrangements
- Draft documents and reports
- Assist with any other administrative tasks as needed
Required documents
Combine the following documents in one PDF file.
- An updated CV/Resume
- Cover letter (Max 1 Page)
Your cover letter must explain why you want to do an internship at the UNDP Seoul Policy Center and describe your experience in relevant fields.
How to Apply?
To apply for the UNDP Seoul Policy Center Administration Internship, you need to visit the offical link below, create an account, complete the application, upload the required documents, and submit your application.
To apply and for more details, visit the offical link below.
APPLY FOR UNDP INTERN – ADMINISTRATION
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