The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is offering an Internship: Operations and Common Premise/Services at its Istanbul Regional Hub (IRH) in Istanbul, Türkiye. The internship is full time, lasts 6 months, and interns receive stipends according to UN rules and regulations. Master's students, final-year bachelor's students, recent graduates and postgraduate trainees can apply until 21 October 2026. At Youth Works Hub, we went through the full vacancy, and every detail is set out below.
Internship at a Glance
🆔 Job Identification: 37332
🔚 Apply Before: 21 October 2026, 01:27 PM
🕘 Job Schedule: Full time
📍 Location: Istanbul, Türkiye
🏷️ Grade: IN
📂 Vacancy Type: Internship Programme
🗂️ Practice Area: Management
🗺️ Bureau: Regional Bureau for Europe and the CIS
⏱️ Contract Duration: 6 months
📜 Education & Work Experience: Bachelor's Degree
📆 Vacancy Timeline: 2 Weeks
What Is the UNDP Istanbul Regional Hub?
The Istanbul Regional Hub is UNDP's advisory hub for the Europe and CIS region. It is responsible for providing policy and programmatic support to UNDP's development activities across the region.
Throughout UNDP's focus areas, the Hub works to increase the impact of UNDP's activities in the region in two main ways:
🤝 Supporting Country Offices in the development of country-level initiatives through advisory services and technical support
🧭 Implementing regional-level projects in partnership with a wide range of partners, backed by a global network of expertise
Who Works at the Regional Hub?
Under the leadership of the Manager, the RBEC Regional Hub Centre employs a multi-disciplinary team made up of:
🔬 Specialists and advisors
📋 Project managers
⚙️ Operations staff
🗃️ Programme support staff
The Regional Hub is also used by various outposted staff from HQ units, and the office shares common premises with other UN Agencies and offices, for example UN Women and the South-South Unit. This shared setting is what the Common Premises internship is built around.
Who Will Supervise the Intern?
The intern works under the overall guidance and supervision of the Admin and Common Premises Associate. The role assists in the overall management of common premises related services, and administers and executes processes and transactions, ensuring high quality and accuracy of work.
A Team Role Across the Hub and Other UN Agencies
The Common Services Intern works in close collaboration with:
👥 Other members of the Operations team
📈 Programme and projects staff in the Istanbul Regional Hub
🔗 Staff of other UN agencies
The aim of this collaboration is to exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery across the shared premises.
Main Task of the Intern
The main task of the intern is to contribute to the accomplishment of various UNDP IRH Administrative functions.
Duties and Responsibilities
🚚 Shipments and office logistics: assist in the coordination and organization of shipments and customs clearance, insurance, space management and procurement of supplies for the office
💡 Utilities: record and monitor issues related to utilities payments
🧹 Cleaning and catering: assist with the management of cleaning and catering services in the common premises
🪪 Protocol and registration: support with protocol matters, registration of staff and other administrative matters
✉️ Diplomatic pouch: coordinate pouch related matters, inform staff on the schedule of the diplomatic pouch, handle the collection and disbursement of the diplomatic pouch, and direct incoming correspondence to the appropriate staff members
🗄️ Registry: provide support for the provision of reliable registry services
📧 Email follow-up: follow up on e-mail exchange and ensure requests are not missed
🧽 Cleaning personnel: assist in the coordination of the work of cleaning personnel
🧰 Wider support: other required support to the work of the IRH Common Premises coordinator
Competencies UNDP Is Looking For
🗣️ Excellent relationship management, communication and analytic skills
📌 A well-organized individual with the ability to multi-task
🙌 A team player: ability to work productively and effectively with others
💻 Excellent IT literacy
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Who Can Apply? Academic Eligibility
At the time of application, applicants to the UNDP internship programme must meet one of the following requirements:
🎓 Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master's programme, or higher)
📚 Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent)
🏅 Have graduated with a university degree (as defined in the two points above) in a degree programme in a relevant discipline such as Business or Public Administration or other related fields, and, if selected, start the internship within one year of graduation
🏫 Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program
Experience Requirements
Previous related work experience in a national or an international entity would be an asset but is not required.
Language Skills
🔤 Proficiency in written and spoken English is required
🌐 Turkish or any UN language is an asset
What Will You Learn?
According to the vacancy, the intern will develop a good overview of the management of common premises and of the administration of the office practices.
Is the UNDP Internship Paid?
Yes. Starting from January 2020, interns receive stipends according to UN rules and regulations. The vacancy does not state a stipend amount.
Internships within the UN system are subject to conditions that the applicant must get familiar with before signing the internship agreement.
Who Covers the Other Costs?
Any further costs associated with the internship must be borne by one of the following:
🏦 The nominating institution, related institution or government, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students
🧳 Or the student, who will have to obtain financing for subsistence and make their own arrangements for travel, accommodation and other costs
If you are weighing up different placements, our guide on how paid internships abroad and funded traineeships work explains the options open to students and recent graduates.
How to Apply
The application should contain:
✍️ A brief Cover Letter (in English) stating your interest in and qualifications for the post
📄 A current and complete CV in English
📎 All documents grouped into one (1) single PDF document, as the system only allows uploading a maximum of one document
Documents Required After Selection
Candidates who are selected must submit the following documents:
🏛️ An official letter from the University confirming enrolment in a graduate-level degree programme
🩺 Proof of medical and life/accident insurance valid for the location in which the internship will be carried out
The selected intern must have medical and life insurance.
Internship Conditions
📏 UNDP only accepts interns for a minimum of 6 weeks and a maximum of 6 months
⚠️ UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents, illness or death during the internship
🚫 Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity
🛂 Interns are responsible for arranging their own visa and residence documents, and need to plan for these well in advance
Will the Internship Lead to a Job at UNDP?
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.
Information for US Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders)
Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.
UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship, so applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.
UNDP Rosters and Multiple Selections
UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. It may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with a similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
Zero Tolerance and Background Checks
UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
Equal Opportunity and Inclusion
UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
Scam Warning: No Fees at Any Stage
The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. If you receive a request for the payment of a fee, disregard it.
UNDP also notes that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced, so applicants should take particular care when submitting personal information on the web.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the UNDP Operations and Common Premise/Services intern work?
The intern works at the UNDP Istanbul Regional Hub in Istanbul, Türkiye, an office that shares common premises with other UN agencies and offices such as UN Women and the South-South Unit. The internship is full time.
How long is the internship?
The contract duration is 6 months. Under UNDP's general conditions, interns are accepted for a minimum of 6 weeks and a maximum of 6 months.
Do UNDP interns receive a stipend?
Yes. Since January 2020, UNDP interns receive stipends according to UN rules and regulations. The vacancy does not give an amount, and any further costs such as travel and accommodation are covered by the nominating institution, government or the student.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants must be enrolled in a master's or higher programme, in the final year of a bachelor's degree, enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program, or have graduated in a relevant field such as Business or Public Administration and be able to start within one year of graduation.
Which languages are required?
Proficiency in written and spoken English is required. Turkish or any UN language is an asset.
What should the application include?
A brief cover letter in English and a current, complete CV in English, combined into one single PDF document, because the system only accepts one uploaded file.
What must selected candidates provide?
An official university letter confirming enrolment in a graduate-level degree programme and proof of medical and life/accident insurance valid for the location where the internship is carried out. The selected intern must have medical and life insurance.
Does UNDP help with visas?
No. Interns are responsible for arranging their own visa and residence documents and should plan for them well in advance.
Can this internship lead to a job at UNDP?
There should be no expectation of employment at the end of the internship. The programme is designed to complement an intern's studies, not to lead to further employment with UNDP.
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Deadline
⏳ 21 October 2026 (01:27 PM)
Links
📝 Online application: https://estm.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/37332
ℹ️ More information on UNDP internships: http://www.eurasia.undp.org/content/rbec/en/home/about_us/jobs/internships/
🗽 Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders): https://jobs.undp.org/cj_us_permanent_card_holders.cfm
