UNDP Jobs and Internships 2026: Remote, International and Local Opportunities

Overview

The United Nations Development Programme currently advertises a wide range of jobs and internships across its global operations, with vacancies in crisis resilience, sustainable finance, governance, communications, climate action, gender equality, digital innovation and administration. Some positions are home-based or remote, while others are located in countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. Deadlines run from 10 August through December 2026, depending on the vacancy.

What you get

Home-based postings include a Development Finance, Data Management and Economics Analysis Intern and a Communications and Knowledge Management Intern, both closing on 11 August 2026, a Communications and Digital Analyst closing on 13 August, an Associado(a) de Testes closing on 12 August, and a Digital, AI and Innovation Internship global call closing on 30 September 2026.

Crisis resilience openings include a Disaster Risk Reduction and Early Warning System Analyst in Kathmandu, a Senior Electoral Operations and Institutional Strengthening Specialist in Addis Ababa and a Security Operations Officer in Port Moresby. Governance roles include posts in Manila, Manama, Jakarta, Colombo and Aden. Communications and digital roles include positions in Myanmar, Djibouti, Rome, Luanda, Beijing, Malé, Freetown and Copenhagen. Climate, nature and energy roles include an Energy Analyst in Maseru, a GIS and Remote Sensing Specialist in Yaoundé, an Outcome Lead for Climate Action in Manila and a Biodiversity Financing Coordinator in Nouakchott.

Internships are also available in places such as Geneva, Abidjan and Dili, and UNDP keeps an open roster of interns in Belgrade with applications listed through 31 December 2026.

Who can apply

Eligibility, experience, nationality and location requirements differ substantially between vacancies, so applicants should check each posting carefully. The openings suit professionals and students, including early-career candidates, with backgrounds in development, climate, digital transformation, governance, communications, finance and crisis response.

How to apply

Candidates search for the relevant vacancy on the UNDP careers platform and apply through its recruitment system. Positions closing between 10 and 14 August 2026 should be prioritised.