UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
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.
Background
At the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Jordan Country Office, the Governance and Peace team works to strengthen inclusive, accountable, and responsive institutions as a cornerstone of sustainable development and peacebuilding. Aligned with the 2025 UNDP Strategic Plan and Jordan’s national priorities, the team supports efforts to enhance access to justice, promote human rights, advance civic engagement, and improve public sector performance. It also fosters social cohesion and resilience in communities affected by crises. The Governance and Peace portfolio integrates cross-cutting priorities including gender equality, environmental sustainability, innovation, and private sector engagement—ensuring that locally driven, demand-responsive solutions contribute to long-term peace, stability, and progress toward the 2030 Agenda.
Setting and Reporting
The Research Intern will work under the overall supervision of Team Leader of the Governance Peace and in close collaboration with Governance and Peace Team Members
Description of Responsibilities
Duties of Intern
Assist in gathering and organizing data from reports, websites, and other sources to support UNDP projects. Help conduct basic desk research on topics related to development, such as climate change, gender, or economic inclusion. Support the team in preparing short summaries, background notes, and compiling information for reports or presentations. Organize and file research documents and resources in shared folders to keep information easy to access for the team. Support the coordination of team meetings, events, and calendar scheduling to ensure smooth planning and timely follow-up.Competencies
Core Competencies:
Accountability Creative Problem Solving Effective Communication Inclusive CollaborationFunctional Competencies:
Knowledge and a proficient user of Microsoft Office productivity tools; Online navigation. Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in Arabic and English are required; ability to write clearly and concisely. Demonstrates ability to use AI-powered tools and digital platforms to support research, data analysis, and content generation with improved efficiency and accuracy.Qualifications
Education:
Applicants to the internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements under Public Administration or other relevant subjects is required.
Candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements:
(a) Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master’s programme, or higher);
(b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent);
(c) 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;
(d) Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program.
A person who is the child or sibling of a UNDP staff member is not eligible to apply for an internship at UNDP. An applicant who bears any other family relationship with a UNDP staff member may be engaged as an intern, provided that they must neither be assigned to the same work unit of the staff member nor be placed under the direct or indirect supervision of the staff member.
For purposes of this policy, “child” means: (i) the adult child of a staff member; (ii) the adult child of the spouse of a staff member (stepchild); and (iii) the spouse of an adult child of a staff member or the child of a staff member’s spouse (son- or daughter-in-law). “Sibling” includes the adult child of both or either parent of a staff member and the adult child of the spouse of a parent of a staff member (that is, also half- and stepsibling).
Language requirements:
Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English is required and Arabic is an asset. Working knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.Duration of Internship Programme and Working Hours
Internship assignments vary in length according to the academic requirements of the intern, as well as the needs of UNDP. Assignments normally last a minimum of six weeks and a maximum of six months. An internship may last up to nine months if the intern can demonstrate that it will award them an educational credit for a course. Internship assignments completed as part of national service obligations, or a postgraduate professional traineeship program may last up to 12 months. This Internship is available on full-time basis, five days a week from Sunday to ThursdayStipend
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, must 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, must be paid by the receiving office. The amount of the stipend for in-person and remote internships will be set for each duty station. The monthly stipend rates of both remote and in-person internships will be published annually by the Bureau for Management Services’ Office of Human Resources (BMS/OHR). The stipend will be paid on a monthly basis and will be pro-rated for part-time internship arrangements. 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, or advance on the stipend due, will be made to an intern by the receiving office in connection with an internship agreement, except for any reimbursements made to an intern under paragraph 33 of the present 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. Disclaimer