UNDP Partnership Support Internship 2026 in Belgium – Estimated Stipend: $1,000–$1,500/Month

Overview

UNDP is offering a six-month Partnership Support Internship in Brussels, Belgium, linked to its Regional Bureau for Africa. The internship supports UNDP's engagement with the European Union, Belgium and Luxembourg and contributes to development initiatives across Africa. It gives practical exposure to partnership development, resource mobilization, programme support and coordination. The UNDP Representation Office in Brussels promotes awareness of UNDP's mandate and results and builds strategic relationships with European partners.

What you do

Interns work under designated staff in the Brussels office and the Partnership Advisor in the Regional Bureau for Africa. Tasks include following up on the EU-funded partnership pipeline by maintaining trackers, consolidating updates from country offices and regional teams, spotting missing information and deadlines, and preparing status overviews. They also support project verification and audit exercises with trackers, deadline flags, background notes and response packages.

Mission support covers scheduling, meeting kits, briefing packs, agendas, note-taking and follow-up documentation for Regional Bureau missions and visits to Brussels. Knowledge management work includes preparing briefing materials and slides in line with UNDP branding and monitoring institutional websites for Africa-related developments.

Who can apply

Applicants must be in the final year of a first university degree, enrolled in a postgraduate programme such as a Master's or higher, recent graduates able to start within one year of graduation, or in a postgraduate professional traineeship that includes an internship. Relevant fields include International Relations, Development Studies and Economics. Non-EU citizens may need a valid Belgian residency card covering the internship period.

What you get

Interns without financial support from an institution or programme may receive a stipend to help cover basic daily expenses such as meals and transport. Where outside support exists, UNDP may pay the difference, subject to its rules. Interns also accrue combined sick and annual leave at the monthly rate.

Requirements

Candidates need Microsoft Office skills, attention to detail, research and analytical ability and strong writing. Fluent written and spoken English and French are required, and another UN language is an asset.

How to apply

Submit a brief English cover letter and a current English CV combined into one PDF. Selected candidates may later provide proof of enrolment or graduation, a professor's recommendation, a transcript, passport, medical certificate and proof of medical insurance.