Expected duration
12 Jan-11 July 2026
Duties and Responsibilities
The United Nations Resident Coordinator (RC) leads the UN County Team (UNCT) and represents the UN Secretary General in the Philippines. The RC is supported in discharge of his functions by the United Nations Resident Coordinator Office (UNRCO), which plays a central role in ensuring effective coordination and implementation of United Nations initiatives in the country. As part of its mandate, the RCO focuses on cross-functional coordination, strategic planning, partnerships and development finance, data and results-management and reporting, communications and advocacy. This internship offers a unique opportunity for young professionals to obtain first-hand work experience in a dynamic international team and to support the sustainable development agenda in the Philippines. The intern will support the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office (UNRCO) with programmatic work, research, and data analysis, contributing to strategic partnerships and advancing innovative development finance solutions to support SDG acceleration and national priorities. Partnership Engagement, Research and Data Analysis • Support mapping and analysis of key stakeholders, including government, donors, private sector, civil society and youth • Assist in preparing financial analyses, donor profiles, and resource mobilization briefs to support the implementation of the 2024-2028 United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework, SDGs and broader the Philippines’ development priorities, leveraging digital tools and dashboards. • Support RCO work on inter-agency work and joint programmes Coordination Support • Contribute to organizing partnership platforms, workshops, learning visits and dialogues to catalyze multi-stakeholder action. • Assist in organizing hybrid and digitally enabled coordination meetings, workshops, and events related to the RCO’s initiatives. • Support preparation and drafting of actionable documentations (minutes, summaries, and follow-up action points) from meetings. Knowledge Management • Support preparation of briefing notes, background papers, and knowledge products on partnership and finance trends, best practices, and lessons learned. • Support documentation and disseminate case studies on successful partnership and finance initiatives, including replication and scaling mechanisms. • Support RCO in maintaining and improve the UN Philippines SharePoint repository for partnership and finance resources. The intern will report to the RCO Head of Office through the RCO Senior Economist and other team members, as necessary. The internship is a full-time, unpaid opportunity. Interns are required to work Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for a duration of 2 to 6 months.
Qualifications/special skills
This internship is open for Filipino citizens only. Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent). Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a degree program in public administration, diplomacy and international affairs, development studies, international relations, statistics, data science, or related fields. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work in a multicultural environment and adapt to team dynamics.
Languages
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Filipino.
Additional Information
The internship will last for two to six months, depending on the candidate’s availability, beginning on a mutually agreed-upon date, tentatively in January 2026. The intern will be based in Mandaluyong City, Philippines. This is an in-person engagement. Remote work arrangements may be considered on an exceptional, day-by-day basis, depending on circumstances and the nature of tasks assigned. Due to the high volume applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted for further consideration.
Intern Specific text
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 is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
