UNICC is offering a 6-month Application Development and Innovation Internship in Valencia, Spain, paying a monthly salary of EUR 800. The intern joins the Talent Accelerator program for the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Valencia Office, building applications with AI, low-code/no-code platforms and gamification, and no professional work experience is required. Applications close at midnight Geneva time on 20 November 2026. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the full vacancy notice and listed every duty, skill and requirement below.
Internship Facts
🏛️ Organisation: UNICC
🆔 Vacancy Notice Number: ICC/26/VAL/i01
💼 Position: Application Development and Innovation Intern
⏳ Position type: Temporary, 6 months
👤 Number of positions: 1
🎚️ Grade: Internship
💶 Monthly salary: EUR 800
📍 Duty station: Valencia, Spain
📆 Closing date: 20 November 2026, midnight (Geneva time)
About UNICC
UNICC provides the digital foundations that support the digital transformation and future of the UN system and other international organisations. As part of the UN family, it upholds the same values that the UN embraces, and as a service provider it distinguishes itself through values that drive its sustained growth:
🔐 Trust
🎯 Customer focus
📌 Accountability
🌐 Understanding cross-cultural differences
🏅 Excellence
💡 Innovation
🤝 Teamwork
This combination has made UNICC the preferred provider of shared ICT services within the United Nations System. With world-class technology, state-of-the-art infrastructure and the cross-domain experience of its staff, UNICC delivers reliable ICT services driven by best practices and offers UN-friendly shared solutions to the United Nations System of Organizations.
Diversity and the SDGs at UNICC
UNICC is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, providing an environment that reflects the values of the Charter of the United Nations. It encourages all qualified applicants to apply, irrespective of gender, nationality, disabilities, sexual orientation, culture, religious and ethnic backgrounds, and it has made SDG-5 (Gender Equality) and SDG-10 (Reduce Inequalities) organisational goals.
Purpose of the Internship
The intern is part of the Talent Accelerator program for the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Valencia Office. The role contributes to the design, development and enhancement of applications that leverage:
🧠 Artificial intelligence
🧱 Low-code/no-code citizen development platforms
🎮 Gamification techniques
A key focus is supporting the Build It Yourself (BIY) program, exploring curated training paths for citizen developers and experimenting with gamified approaches to increase adoption and engagement.
Working Hours and Supervision
🗓️ 5 days per week, 7.5 hours per day
👔 Supervised by a senior member of the Resilience Service Unit (DSSR), in close collaboration with ADB, with guidance and support provided
🕗 Work schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Valencia time, generally equivalent to 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM Manila time during Spain's daylight saving time and 3:00 PM to 12:00 midnight Manila time when Spain is on standard time, unless otherwise agreed with the supervisor or user unit
Duties and Deliverables
🛠️ Assist in app development using low-code/no-code platforms and traditional programming, under guidance
🤖 Explore and prototype AI-enabled features for applications
📚 Support the Build It Yourself (BIY) program by helping curate training paths and learning modules
🏆 Contribute to the design of gamification elements that improve engagement and adoption
📊 Prepare reports, dashboards and documentation for application development initiatives
🐞 Take part in testing, debugging and optimisation of applications
🚀 Provide technical support during app deployment and training sessions
➕ Assist with any other deliverables required by the user unit supervisor and team from time to time
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No Work Experience Required: Skills That Count
Applicants do not need professional work experience to join the UNICC internship programme, but they should have these functional and technical skills:
⌨️ Basic knowledge of programming fundamentals (for example Java, Python, JavaScript or C#)
🧩 Familiarity with low-code/no-code platforms (for example Power Apps, AppSheet)
🔬 Understanding of AI concepts and their integration in applications
🔧 Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
📝 Ability to prepare documentation and training materials under guidance
💬 Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate in a multicultural environment
🎲 Internship or project-based experience in app development, AI or gamification may be considered
Education Requirements
🎓 Be currently enrolled in a university programme (final year of a bachelor's degree, master's degree or equivalent) in an area relevant to UNICC's line of business, such as Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Architecture or related fields
📜 Applicants who graduated in one of these areas within the last 6 months are also considered
Language Requirement
🗣️ Fluency in English, verbal and written, is required.
Paid Internship: EUR 800 per Month
The internship carries a monthly salary of EUR 800 for the 6-month duration. To compare this with other funded options, see our guide on how paid internships abroad work.
How to Apply
🖥️ Apply through the UNICC official webpage within the set time frame
📋 Fill in the required form
✉️ Attach a motivation letter
📞 Applicants are contacted directly if selected for an interview
🔏 UNICC publishes a Privacy Notice for Applicants alongside the vacancy
Equal Opportunity in Selection
The UNICC workforce is made up of many nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. UNICC seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity by ensuring equal opportunity and an inclusive working environment, and it encourages applications from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, ethnicity, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the UNICC Application Development and Innovation Internship paid?
Yes. The vacancy lists a monthly salary of EUR 800 for the 6-month temporary internship in Valencia, Spain.
Do I need work experience to apply?
No. UNICC does not require professional work experience for its internship programme, but you should have basic programming knowledge, familiarity with low-code/no-code platforms and an understanding of AI concepts.
Who can apply in terms of education?
You should be enrolled in the final year of a bachelor's degree, a master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration or Architecture. Graduates of the last 6 months in these areas are also considered.
What will the intern work on?
The intern supports app development with low-code/no-code tools and traditional programming, prototypes AI-enabled features, helps the Build It Yourself program with training paths, and designs gamification elements for the ADB Valencia Office.
What are the working hours?
The intern works 5 days a week, 7.5 hours a day, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Valencia time, which overlaps with the afternoon and evening in Manila.
What do I need to submit?
Fill in the required form on the UNICC official webpage and attach a motivation letter. Only applicants selected for an interview are contacted.
Deadline
⏳ 20 November 2026
Links
Apply online: https://www.unicc.org/working-with-icc/application-development-and-innovation-intern/
UN Sustainable Development Goals: https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals
