The IAEA is offering a 12-month Internship in Digital Learning and Platform Support at its headquarters in Vienna, Austria. The intern will help run and improve CLP4NET, the IAEA's Cyber Learning Platform for Network Education and Training, through platform administration, user support, testing and reporting. Applications close on 22 October 2026. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the full vacancy, and every detail is set out below.
Vacancy Details at a Glance
🔢 Job number: TAL-NEPI20261007-002
🏢 Organization: NEPIK-Nuclear Systems Support and Development Group
📍 Primary location: Austria-Vienna-Vienna-IAEA Headquarters
⏱️ Duration: 12 months
📃 Contract type: Interns
📋 Full Competitive Recruitment: No
About the IAEA Internship Programme
The IAEA accepts a limited number of interns each year. Internships are awarded to people who are studying towards a university degree or who have recently received a degree.
The programme has two purposes:
🌐 To give interns the opportunity to gain practical work experience in line with their studies or interests, and to expose them to the work of the IAEA and the United Nations as a whole
🤝 To benefit the IAEA's programmes through the assistance of qualified students specialized in various professional fields
An IAEA internship normally lasts not less than three months and not more than one year. This position runs for the full 12 months.
Where the Intern Will Work: The Division of Planning, Information and Knowledge Management
The internship sits in the Division of Planning, Information and Knowledge Management, which comprises four units:
📈 Planning and Economic Studies Section
🧠 Nuclear Knowledge Management Section
📚 Nuclear Information Section
🖥️ Nuclear Systems Support and Development Group (NSSDG)
The Division is responsible for:
⚡ Strengthening capacities in energy and nuclear power planning
🗂️ Building capacities to manage nuclear knowledge and providing knowledge management services to interested member states
📰 Procuring and providing printed and electronic information in the area of nuclear science and technology
What Is CLP4NET and What Is the Purpose of This Internship?
CLP4NET is the IAEA's Cyber Learning Platform for Network Education and Training. The internship aims to support the NSSDG in the operation and improvement of this platform.
The intern will assist with platform administration, user support, testing and reporting, while gaining practical experience in the delivery of digital learning services in an international environment. The intern will also support the development of e-learning products related to programmatic activities of the Department of Nuclear Energy.
Functions and Key Results Expected
Under the supervision of the NSSDG Coordinator, the intern will:
🛠️ Platform administration: assist with the day-to-day administration of CLP4NET, including setting up course spaces, uploading and updating approved learning materials, and maintaining course information and metadata
👥 User support: support user registration and enrolment, respond to routine access queries and assist with basic troubleshooting, referring more complex issues to the responsible technical colleagues
🧪 Testing: assist in testing e-learning courses and platform updates, documenting test results and issues, and following up on corrective actions
📊 Data and reporting: collect, check and organize course and participation data, and prepare and analyze usage statistics and visual summaries to support monitoring and reporting
📝 Documentation: assist in preparing and updating user guidance, operating procedures and records of platform changes
🔄 Coordination: liaise with course owners and technical colleagues to clarify requirements, coordinate course updates and follow up on agreed actions
🎬 E-learning development: develop e-learning products, as needed, to support the programmatic activities of the Department of Nuclear Energy
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Qualifications and Experience
🎓 A university degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Communications Engineering or a related field
💻 Familiarity with digital platforms, user account administration and basic IT troubleshooting
📑 Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), including the ability to organize and analyze data and prepare clear summaries
🧩 Familiarity with learning management systems such as Moodle, web content management or basic scripting is considered an asset
📣 Good organizational and communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a team
Language Requirements
🗣️ Excellent written and spoken English is essential
🔤 Knowledge of any additional IAEA official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is considered an asset
Who Can Apply? Applicant Eligibility
🎂 Candidates must be a minimum of 20 years of age
🏫 Candidates must have completed at least three years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a first degree
📅 Candidates may apply up to one year after the completion of a bachelor's, master's or doctorate degree
🚫 Candidates must not have previously participated in the IAEA's internship programme
✍️ Good written and spoken English is essential; fluency in any other IAEA official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish or Russian) is an asset
How to Apply
Candidates must attach two signed letters of recommendation to their application.
Is This Internship a Good Fit for You?
According to Youth Works Hub's review of the vacancy, this placement suits students and recent graduates in Computer Science, IT or Communications Engineering who want hands-on experience running a learning management platform inside an international organization. Familiarity with Moodle, web content management or basic scripting is listed as an asset, as is a second IAEA official language. If you are comparing it with other placements, our guide to how internships abroad for students and recent graduates work explains the main routes. You can also browse more internship opportunities on Youth Works Hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will the IAEA Digital Learning and Platform Support Intern do?
The intern will support the operation and improvement of CLP4NET, the IAEA's Cyber Learning Platform for Network Education and Training. Tasks cover platform administration, user registration and support, testing of e-learning courses and updates, usage statistics and reporting, user guidance, and developing e-learning products for the Department of Nuclear Energy.
Where is the internship based and how long does it last?
The internship is based at the IAEA Headquarters in Vienna, Austria. It lasts 12 months.
What degree do I need?
The vacancy asks for a university degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Communications Engineering or a related field. You must also have completed at least three years of full-time university studies towards a first degree.
Can recent graduates apply?
Yes. Candidates may apply up to one year after completing a bachelor's, master's or doctorate degree.
Is there a minimum age?
Yes. Candidates must be at least 20 years of age.
Can I apply if I have already done an IAEA internship?
No. Candidates must not have previously participated in the IAEA's internship programme.
Which languages are required?
Excellent written and spoken English is essential. Knowledge of another IAEA official language, namely Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish, is an asset.
What documents must I attach to my application?
You must attach two signed letters of recommendation to your application.
Is experience with Moodle required?
No. Familiarity with learning management systems such as Moodle, web content management or basic scripting is considered an asset, not a requirement.
When is the application deadline?
The closing date is 22 October 2026. The vacancy lists the closing time as 12:59 AM on that date.
Deadline
⏳ 22 October 2026
Link
🔗 Vacancy and application: https://iaea.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=TAL-NEPI20261007-002
