The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is recruiting an Internship: Financial Integrity at its Global Policy Centre for Governance (GPCG) in Oslo, Norway. The post is full time, runs for 6 months with an estimated start date of 4 January 2027, and UNDP interns receive a monthly stipend. Applications close on 26 October 2026, and the internship is open to people covered by the EEA Agreement or holding legal residency in Norway. Youth Works Hub read the vacancy in full, and every condition is laid out below.
Vacancy Details
🆔 Job Identification: 37402
🔚 Apply Before: 26 October 2026, 01:59 AM
🕘 Job Schedule: Full time
📍 Location: Oslo, Norway
🏢 Agency: UNDP
🏷️ Grade: IN
📂 Vacancy Type: Internship Programme
🗂️ Practice Area: Governance
🗺️ Bureau: Bureau for Policy and Programme Support
⏱️ Contract Duration: 6 months
🗣️ Required Languages: English
💬 Desired Languages: Norwegian
📆 Vacancy Timeline: 2 Weeks
Who Can Apply: EEA Citizens and Legal Residents of Norway
The vacancy opens with one condition on this internship: it is open to citizens who are covered by the Agreement on the European Economic Area (EEA Agreement) or who have legal residency in Norway.
UNDP and the Strategic Plan for 2026-2029
The United Nations Development Programme is the backbone of the UN development system. Its Strategic Plan (2026-2029) is grounded in UNDP's determination to eradicate poverty, described as the greatest global challenge and indispensable to the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Over these four years, UNDP will continue to support countries' progress towards high human development while protecting the planet. Four strategic objectives define its direction:
🌾 Prosperity for all
🏛️ Effective governance
🛡️ Crisis resilience
🌍 Healthy planet
Three accelerators power that direction:
🤖 Digital and artificial intelligence (AI) transformation
⚖️ Gender equality
📈 Sustainable finance
What Is the Global Policy Centre for Governance?
The Global Policy Centre for Governance (GPCG) is a core part of UNDP's Governance, Rule of Law and Peacebuilding (GRP) Hub. It supports more inclusive, transparent, accountable and effective governance systems.
The Centre identifies persistent development challenges with governance at their core, then applies research, analysis, learning and UNDP's convening capabilities to develop, test and advance practical policy alternatives and solutions.
The Centre's Four Interconnected Priorities
GPCG organises its work around four priorities:
🧾 Financial Integrity and systemic derisking approaches that strengthen enabling environments for sustainable development
🔓 Data sharing and transparency, in support of more effective governance systems
📊 Data and analytics related to SDG 16 on peace, justice and strong institutions, including UNDP's custodianship role for select SDG 16 indicators
♀️ Gender equality, focusing on the governance barriers related to underutilised gender data and pathways to stronger policy uptake
Across these areas, the Centre develops and tests integrated policy alternatives and solutions that strengthen national systems, build trust in institutions and improve the enabling conditions for sustainable development.
The Financial Integrity Workstream Behind This Internship
This internship exists to support the Centre's workstream on Financial Integrity. In the Centre's framing, Financial Integrity is understood as a system in which laws, institutions and practices work together to ensure transparency, accountability and integrity in financial flows.
Within that framework, the Centre focuses on developing integrated policy alternatives and solutions, including systemic derisking approaches that enhance predictability, accountability and the enabling environment for sustainable investment in governance. The work also addresses the persistent challenge of illicit financial flows, which requires stronger coordination, information sharing and support for national implementation of accountability and enforcement measures.
Research, Analysis and Drafting Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following work:
🔍 Assist with research on financial integrity, including literature reviews, analysis and drafting and formatting reports
Convening Work: Dialogues, Roundtables and Side Events
🤝 Support the organisation of strategic engagements to generate knowledge and facilitate learning partnerships on financial integrity issues, for example country-level dialogues and global roundtables or side events
Knowledge Products and Advocacy Materials
📚 Support the production of knowledge products of the Centre, in particular on financial integrity
📝 Assist in the development of project communications and other advocacy materials, among others concept notes, terms of reference, presentations, proposals, speeches and remarks, and social media content
Partnerships in Nordic and Southern Countries
🌐 Assist in enlarging GPCG's network of research and knowledge partnerships in Nordic and Southern countries
Other Tasks Supporting the Centre
🧩 Additional tasks as required to support the work of the Centre
Competencies and Experience UNDP Is Looking For
🗣️ Excellent communication skills in English, written and oral
🌍 Demonstrated interest in global development and the work of international organisations
⚖️ Demonstrated interest in principles of effective governance and dimensions of financial integrity, such as public financial management and fiscal transparency, anti-corruption, tax justice and de-risking for investment
🤝 Team player who works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals
🗂️ Good organizational and time management skills
🚀 Ability to work independently and take initiative
🌱 Flexible mindset and eagerness to learn and take on diverse tasks
Knowledge and Experience That Give an Edge
🏫 Knowledge of key research institutions in the Global South and/or Norway (desired)
🏛️ Knowledge of the political landscape in Norway (desired)
✈️ Experience from a developing country and/or an international organisation or related experience is an advantage
Language Requirements
🔤 Fluency in spoken and written English is required
🗨️ Working knowledge of a Scandinavian language is an asset
The vacancy lists English as the required language and Norwegian as a desired one.
Academic Eligibility: Four Routes Into the Programme
Applicants to the UNDP internship programme must, at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements:
🎓 Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme, such as a bachelor's degree or equivalent
📘 Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme, such as a master's programme or higher
🏅 Have recently graduated with a university degree as defined above and, if selected, must start the internship within one year of graduation
📋 Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship programme and undertake the internship as part of that programme
Preferred Fields of Study
For both the final-year bachelor's route and the postgraduate route, UNDP states a preference for:
💹 Economics
🏦 International finance
🌾 International development
📖 Other relevant social sciences
How to Apply
Interested applicants must include a set of documents when submitting their application in the UNDP job shop. Only one (1) file can be uploaded, so all documents must be combined into a single file. The file must contain:
📄 An updated CV, together with the contact details (email and telephone number) of the candidate and at least three (3) professional references
✍️ A brief description of why the individual considers themselves suitable for the internship
The estimated start date is 4 January 2027.
Is the UNDP Internship Paid?
Yes. In accordance with the UNDP Internship policy, UNDP interns are eligible to receive a monthly stipend, with a rate that varies depending on the duty location. The stipend is paid monthly, and part-time internship arrangements are prorated accordingly. The vacancy does not publish the Oslo rate.
If You Already Receive Funding From Elsewhere
Where an intern is financially supported by an institution, government or third party, UNDP will pay the intern the difference, if any, between the external financial support provided and the applicable UNDP stipend.
Costs the Intern Covers
Except for the stipend, all other expenses connected with the internship will be borne by the intern, the sponsoring government or the sponsoring institution. Our guide to paid internships and funded traineeships abroad sets out how a stipend differs from a salary.
The Status of a UNDP Intern
👥 Interns are not considered staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity
Does 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. UNDP states plainly that there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at UNDP
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP. The organisation values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where it operates, fosters inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to its mission, and ensures equity and fairness in all its actions.
Taking a "leave no one behind" approach to its diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply.
Zero Tolerance for Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse
UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment including sexual harassment, and discrimination. It operates a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority.
All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
Non-Discrimination Policy
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.
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: Applications May Be Kept for Similar Posts
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 similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
Scam Warning: UNDP Charges No Fees
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 solicitation for the payment of a fee, disregard it.
UNDP also warns that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced, so applicants are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to apply for the UNDP GPCG Financial Integrity Internship?
The internship is open to citizens covered by the Agreement on the European Economic Area (EEA Agreement) or those with legal residency in Norway. Applicants must also meet one of UNDP's four academic routes: final-year bachelor's student, postgraduate student, recent graduate starting within one year of graduation, or a participant in a postgraduate professional traineeship programme.
How long is the internship and when does it start?
The contract duration is 6 months, full time, and the estimated start date is 4 January 2027.
Is the internship paid?
UNDP interns are eligible to receive a monthly stipend, at a rate that varies by duty location and is prorated for part-time arrangements. The vacancy does not state the amount for Oslo. All other expenses connected with the internship are borne by the intern, the sponsoring government or the sponsoring institution.
What if another institution already funds my internship?
UNDP will pay you the difference, if any, between the external financial support you receive and the applicable UNDP stipend.
Which languages do I need?
Fluency in spoken and written English is required. Working knowledge of a Scandinavian language is an asset, and the vacancy lists Norwegian as a desired language.
What should the application file contain?
Only one file can be uploaded in the UNDP job shop, so combine everything: an updated CV with your email and telephone number and at least three professional references, plus a brief description of why you consider yourself suitable for the internship.
What kind of work will the intern actually do?
Research on financial integrity, including literature reviews, analysis, and drafting and formatting reports; support for country-level dialogues, global roundtables and side events; work on the Centre's knowledge products; development of concept notes, terms of reference, presentations, proposals, speeches and social media content; and support for expanding GPCG's research partnerships in Nordic and Southern countries.
Can this internship turn into a job at UNDP?
No. The programme is designed to complement an intern's studies, not to lead to further employment, and UNDP states that there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship. Interns are also not staff members and may not represent UNDP officially.
Does UNDP charge anything to apply?
No. The United Nations charges no application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee at any stage of recruitment.
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Deadline
⏳ 26 October 2026 (01:59 AM)
Links
📝 Online application: https://estm.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/37402
ℹ️ Working at UNDP, its values and stories: https://www.undp.org/careers
🗽 Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders): https://jobs.undp.org/cj_us_permanent_card_holders.cfm
