The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is accepting applications for a Programme Management Intern at its Office for Northeast Asia and Global Education and Training Institute (ONEA & GETI) in Incheon, South Korea. The internship lasts 3 to 6 months, is full-time and in-person, and applications close on 04 December 2026. At Youth Works Hub, we read the full vacancy and gathered the tasks, eligibility rules and conditions in one place.
About UNDRR and GETI
Created in December 1999, UNDRR is the designated focal point in the United Nations system for coordinating efforts to reduce disasters and for ensuring synergies among disaster reduction activities of the UN and regional organizations. Led by the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction, it has over 150 staff in its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, and in regional offices. UNDRR guides, monitors and reports on progress in implementing the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 and works with UN Member States, civil society, the private sector, parliamentarians and the science and technology community.
UNDRR GETI was established in 2010 as a headquarters section with the global mandate to develop a new cadre of professionals in disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation. It serves as the global secretariat of Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR2030), supporting local governments in a long-term approach to resilience investments, and oversees UNDRR's toolkits and capacity development programmes on urban resilience.
Internship Format
🏙️ Location: Incheon, Republic of Korea, in person
⏳ Duration: 3 to 6 months
🕘 Schedule: full-time
🧑💼 Reports to: the Programme Management Officer(s) of the office
🎯 Focus: supporting GETI in delivering training and capacity development services and MCR2030, contributing to UNDRR Strategic Objective 2: inclusive and interconnected locally-led disaster risk governance strengthens disaster risk management
What You Would Do
📊 Collect data, analyse inputs and prepare reports on the achievements of MCR2030 Resilience Hubs in advancing locally-led disaster risk reduction and peer-to-peer support
🔎 Carry out internet- and interview-based research on good practices and case studies in urban disaster and climate resilience, the Disaster Resilience Scorecard for Cities and urban floods, for use as training materials and web publishing
🎤 Support the preparation, coordination and delivery of capacity development training workshops for government officials and partners
📰 Support the office's communication, publications, news articles, quarterly newsletter and other communication and advocacy products
📝 Assist in drafting background documents, concept notes, reports and presentations
🗒️ Collect disaggregated data on training participants, analyse evaluation surveys and prepare training reports
🧰 Assist in developing, maintaining and updating UNDRR's urban disaster resilience toolkits, including the Disaster Resilience Scorecard for Cities, its addenda and the accompanying Excel tools
🔧 Take on other tasks as assigned
Who Can Apply
Applicants must meet one of these requirements:
🎓 Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher)
📘 Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree (minimum Bachelor's degree or equivalent)
No professional work experience is required, but a field of study closely related to the internship is. Applicants must indicate which criterion they meet and attach proof to the application, and an official certificate must be provided at a later stage.
Skills and Qualities Required
💻 Good knowledge of standard software, especially MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams and MS Copilot
🎨 Knowledge of Canva and graphic design applications is a plus
✍️ Ability to draft news and web articles and/or social media posts is desirable
🌐 A demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter
🤝 A demonstrated ability to interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, including willingness to understand and be tolerant of differing opinions
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required. Any level of knowledge of an additional official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish), Korean and/or Portuguese is an asset.
Pay, Costs and Fees
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship takes place may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work authorization, and successful candidates should discuss their visa requirements before accepting the offer. The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing or training), and it does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.
How to Apply
Apply online through the UN Inspira system, using the application link in the Links section below. Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. To compare placement types before you apply, read our guide on fellowship vs internship vs traineeship, and browse more openings in the Internship & Traineeship section on Youth Works Hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the UNDRR GETI internship based?
It is based in Incheon, Republic of Korea, at the UNDRR Office for Northeast Asia and Global Education and Training Institute.
How long does the internship last?
The expected duration is 3 to 6 months, full-time and in person.
Is the internship paid?
No. Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations, and travel, visa, accommodation and living costs are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.
Do I need work experience?
No professional work experience is required, but you must be enrolled in or have completed a graduate programme or the final academic year of a first degree, in a field closely related to the internship.
Which language do I need?
Fluency in spoken and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language, Korean or Portuguese is an asset.
Will every applicant be contacted?
No. Due to the high volume of applications received, only successful candidates will be contacted.
Deadline
⏳ 04 December 2026
Links
🔗 Vacancy page: https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/287734?language=en
📝 Apply online (Inspira): https://inspira.un.org/psp/PUNA1J/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Action=A&UNAction=Apply&JobOpeningId=287734&languageCd=ENG
