Background

 
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP:  we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.

 
UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

UNDP is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDP’s policy work carried out at HQ, Regional and Country Office levels forms a contiguous spectrum of deep local knowledge, cutting-edge global perspectives, and advocacy. In this context, UNDP invests in the Global Policy Network (GPN), a network of field-based and global technical expertise across a wide range of knowledge domains in support of the strategic objectives and organizational capabilities envisioned in the Strategic Plan.

UNDP’s Strategic Plan 2026–2029 represents the organization’s commitment to accelerating human development while easing planetary pressures. The Plan is structured around four strategic objectives, prosperity for all, effective governance, crisis resilience, and a healthy planet, supported by three accelerators: digital and AI transformation, gender equality, and sustainable finance. It emphasizes integrated solutions that drive systems change and support countries in advancing sustainable development pathways aligned with national priorities. 

As part of the Global Policy Network in the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support, Decarbonization and Sustainable Energy is UNDP’s dedicated pillar within the Healthy Planet Hub for energy and decarbonization, working at the intersection of energy policy, finance, digitalization, data, and AI. The team supports governments, partners, and UNDP Country Offices in advancing just energy transitions, strengthening energy security, enabling green industrialization, and delivering integrated solutions that connect decarbonization with broader development outcomes. It helps translate global ambition into country-level action, aligned with the UNDP Strategic Plan 2026–2029.

In this context, UNDP is seeking  motivated interns to support the team’s communications, social media, and multimedia work. The interns will contribute to strengthening Decarbonization and Sustainable Energy team’s digital presence and public outreach through content creation, visual storytelling, social media support, and video production, helping amplify the visibility of the Hub’s knowledge products, partnerships, and strategic initiatives.


 
Duties and Responsibilities

 

Summary of key functions:

  • Develop engaging social media and multimedia content, including graphics, short-form videos, animations, and campaign assets, to strengthen Decarbonization and Sustainable Energy team's digital presence.
  • Support the planning, scheduling, and performance tracking of Decarbonization and Sustainable Energy team's social media content across key platforms.
  • Assist in drafting clear and engaging digital communications content, including social media copy, web text, campaign messaging, and outreach materials.
  • Contribute to video production and editing for interviews, campaigns, events, and storytelling materials.
  • Support website updates and the organization of digital assets, including team’s photo and video bank.

1.Social Media and Digital Content Management

  • Develop engaging content for LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Instagram, including graphics, short videos, animations, infographics, and accompanying copy.
  • Support the implementation of social media campaigns and content plans linked to international days, events, and sustainable energy advocacy.
  • Assist with content scheduling, performance tracking, and analytics to help optimize engagement and reach.

2. Communications Support

  • Draft social media copy, captions, short web articles, campaign messages, and outreach materials that communicate Decarbonization and Sustainable Energy team’s work clearly and effectively.
  • Assist in developing communication materials such as fact sheets, toolkits, key messages, and short feature content for external audiences.
  • Support internal and external communication needs through clear, audience-appropriate written content.

3. Video Content Production and Editing

  • Support the production and editing of short-form videos, interviews, event highlights, and campaign materials for Decarbonization and Sustainable Energy team’s digital channels.
  • Assist in preparing video assets using tools such as Premiere Pro, Canva, and other editing platforms.
  • Help develop storyboards, captions, subtitles, and visual edits for digital storytelling content.

4. Multimedia and Visual Content Development

  • Create visual assets such as social media graphics, infographics, simple animations, flyers, and branded digital materials.
  • Support the adaptation of visual content for reports, presentations, campaigns, and online communications.
  • Contribute to maintaining visual consistency across Decarbonization and Sustainable Energy team’s digital outputs in line with UNDP branding.

5. Website and Digital Asset Support

  • Assist in updating Decarbonization and Sustainable Energy team’s website with news, publications, and event-related content.
  • Support the organization and maintenance of Decarbonization and Sustainable Energy team’s digital asset library, including photo and video files, with clear tagging and filing systems.
  • Help prepare visual and layout assets for selected knowledge products and online materials.

 

 
Competencies

 

Corporate:

  • Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
  • Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
  • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
  • Treats all people fairly without favoritism;
  • Fulfills all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment.

Technical:

  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects), Canva, Figma, and InDesign.
  • Experience with social media management tools (Hootsuite, Buffer, or Trello).
  • Knowledge of web content management systems (WordPress, Drupal) is an advantage.
  • Experience in video editing and motion graphics is highly desirable.
  • Familiarity with AI-based design tools and data visualization is a plus.

Functional:

Communication

  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in a simple, concise and persuasive manner.

Professionalism

  • Ability to work and build partnerships with multiple stakeholders and partners across a wide range of disciplines;
  • Demonstrated ability in strategic thinking; 
  • Strong organizational, reporting and writing abilities;
  • Able to work independently and remotely with minimal supervision;
  • Remains calm, in control and good humored, even under pressure; 
  • Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude; 
  • Openness to change and ability to receive/integrate feedback.

Teamwork

  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team and process.

 
Required Skills and Experience

 
Education:

Applicants to the UNDP internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:
  1. Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master’s programme, or higher) in fields such as Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
  2. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in these disciplines;
  3. Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined in (1) and (2) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation;
  4. Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program.
Experience:
  • Experience creating multimedia content for social media, marketing campaigns, and knowledge products, demonstrating a strong ability to translate information into engaging visuals.
  • Hands-on experience in graphic design, branding, and motion graphics, with a portfolio showcasing past work.
  • Previous involvement in social media content creation and management, with familiarity in engagement strategies and analytics.
  • Experience working on website design, layout improvement, and knowledge management systems.
  • An understanding of sustainable development, climate change, and energy access communications is an advantage. 

Language requirements:

  1. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English language is required;
  2. Fluency in other official languages of the UN is considered an asset.

Important Information:

This is an open call for applications to join the UNDP Decarbonization and Sustainable Energy, Healthy Planet Hub Internship Roster. Being included in the roster does not guarantee selection or engagement. By joining the roster, candidates become eligible for potential internship opportunities that may arise in 2026, in alignment with project needs and areas of interest.

Institutional Arrangements

The interns will report to the Head of Decarbonization and Sustainable Energy, Healthy Planet. 

When completing a remote internship, interns will be responsible for providing their own equipment, internet and communication access and work space.

Stipend

Where an intern is engaged in-person and is not financially supported by any institution or programme, such as a university, Government, foundation or scholarship programme, a stipend intended to help cover basic daily expenses related to an in-person internship, such as meals and transportation at the duty station, will be paid by the receiving office. 

Where an intern is engaged remotely and is not financially supported by any institution or programme, such as a university, Government, foundation or scholarship programme, a remote stipend intended to help cover expenses related to the internship, such as internet connections or other means to remain in contact with the receiving office, will be paid by the receiving office.

The stipend will be paid on a monthly basis and part-time internship arrangements are prorated accordingly.

Where an intern is financially supported by an institution, government or third party, UNDP will, subject to the rules of such institution, government or third party, pay the intern the difference, if any, between the external financial support provided and the applicable UNDP stipend.  No other payments of any kind will be made to an intern by the office in connection with an internship agreement, except for any reimbursements made to an intern under paragraph 33 of  UNDP Internship Policy.

Interns will accrue combined sick and annual leave at the rate of 1 ½ days per month, which will be prorated to the nearest half day for part-time internships. Any accrued leave days not used by the end of the internship will be forfeited. Any unjustified absences during the internship period exceeding a total of nine days or as prorated for part-time internships, will be deducted from the monthly stipend.

Interns’ expenses and insurance

Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, passports, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of:

  1. The sponsoring institution, related institution or Government, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students; or
  2. The intern.

Interns, whether engaged in-person or remotely, are responsible for securing adequate medical insurance for the duration of their internship with UNDP and must provide self-certification of good health prior to starting the internship. UNDP will not reimburse the medical insurance of the intern. Any costs arising from accidents and illness incurred during an internship assignment will be the responsibility of the intern. 

Selected candidates for in-person internships must show proof of valid medical insurance for the duty station in which they will intern. For interns that are neither nationals nor residents of the duty station of the internship, the insurance must include adequate coverage in the event of an injury or illness during the internship duration which:

  1. Requires transportation to the home country or country of residence for further treatment;
  2. Results in death and requires preparation and return of the remains to the home country, or country of residence.

UNDP accepts no responsibility for loss or damage to personal effects that may occur during the internship. 

Subsequent Employment

There is no expectation of employment with UNDP following an internship.  

Third-party claims

UNDP is not responsible for any claims by any parties where the loss of or damage to their property, death or personal injury was caused by the actions or omission of action by the interns during their internship.

For more information on internship eligibility and conditions, please refer to the UNDP Internship Policy.

Disclaimer

 

 
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 and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.

 
Applicant information about UNDP rosters

 
Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We 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.

 
Non-discrimination

 
UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.  

 
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. 

 
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