Background

UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to end poverty, reduce inequalities and exclusion, as well as protect the planet, in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Together, these efforts aim to ensure that improvements in human wellbeing remain within ecological boundaries. We also help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities and institutional capabilities, as well as build resilience, in order to achieve the SDGs.     

The Youth Catalyst Portfolio is UNDP Tanzania’s flagship portfolio for advancing youth empowerment, innovation, and entrepreneurship, anchored by the FUNGUO Innovation Programme. In 2026, the Portfolio is transitioning from a phase of intensive implementation toward sustainability, scaling, and deeper policy influence. This shift requires strong, consistent, and evidence-based communications to demonstrate results, elevate youth voices, and position UNDP as a trusted convener and innovation partner. 

The Programme Intern will support coordination, monitoring, and delivery of portfolio activities, with a particular focus on partnerships and implementation tracking. This internship also offers a learning opportunity for a student or recent graduate to gain practical experience in development and within a dynamic, multi-disciplinary UN environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Strategic Partnership Specialist, the intern will:

• Support implementation of portfolio activities in line with the Annual Work Plan.
• Assist in coordination of activities with partners, ESOs, universities, and stakeholders.
• Support collection, organization, and basic analysis of programme and partner data.
• Maintain activity trackers, partner engagement logs, and programme records.
• Support organization of meetings, workshops, strategic convenings and partnership engagements.
• Assist in drafting meeting minutes, briefing notes, and progress updates.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor that contribute to the goals of the organization.

Expected Outputs

• Updated programme activity and partnership trackers.
• Event and meeting documentation prepared and archived.
• Draft inputs to reports, presentations, and learning products.
• Well-organized programme documentation.

Learning Objectives

Develop practical skills in programme coordination, partnership management, monitoring, and reporting within UNDP. 

Required Education, Skills and Language

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);
2. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent);
3. Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) 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.

Major in Major in Development Studies, Economics, Business Administration, Public Policy, or a related field.

Skills:

• Ability to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Interest in international development and alignment with UNDP’s mission
• Adaptability, willingness to learn, and ability to take on challenges.
• Attention to detail, creativity, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Respect for UN values and the UNDP Statement of Purpose
• Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Language:

Proficiency in English. Working knowledge of other UN language desirable

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Please fill in all required boxes in the application system including education, experience, nationality etc. and upload below documents with your application: 

a)     CV and letter of motivation

b)     Copy of your university certificate or academic transcripts

INTERNSHIP CONDITIONS

• Interns may be given a stipend according to the UNDP Internship Policies, if is not financially supported by any institution or programme, such as a university, government, foundation or scholarship programme.   
• 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. Any cost arising from accidents and illness incurred during an internship assignment will be the responsibility of the intern.
• Interns are responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station where the internship will be performed; Cost and arrangement for travel, visas, passports, accommodations and living expenses are the responsibility of the intern.
• Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity.

Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination. 

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles. 

Right to select multiple candidates

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.

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