Internships at UNDP Lithuania

 

Internships offer a small group of outstanding graduate-level students the opportunity to acquire direct exposure to UNDP Lithuania work. They are designed to complement development-oriented studies with practical experience in various aspects of multilateral technical cooperation, but also complements other international studies, including law.

 

Description

Internships are taken at UNDP Lithuania office. Assignments vary greatly in terms of content. Every attempt is made to match the interests of the intern with the needs of the organization.

Internship assignments vary in length according to the availability and academic requirements of the intern, as well as the needs of UNDP. Assignments are available on a part-time and full-time basis throughout the year.

Qualifications

Interns are selected on a competitive basis. The following minimum qualifications are required:

• Enrollment in a graduate-level degree programme (3rd or 4th year students) in a development related field such as economics, public or business administration, or environmental studies. Only those students who will return to their studies upon completion of their internship assignments are eligible.
• Demonstrated interest in the field of development
• Excellent written and spoken English. Knowledge of Lithuanian and Russian is an asset. Local interns (citizens of Lithuania) should have a sound command of written and spoken proficiency in English and Lithuanian
• Excellent computer knowledge (Microsoft Office applications)
• Excellent interactive and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• An interest in global mobility; adaptability to varied physical and other environments; a desire to work with and gain the confidence and respect of people with different language, national and cultural backgrounds.
• Respect for the principles of the United Nations Charter and the UNDP Statement of Purpose.

Financial Issues

UNDP does not pay for internships. The costs associated with the latter must be borne by the nominating institution, related institution or government, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students; or by the student, who will have to obtain financing for subsistence and make his or her own arrangements for travel, accommodation etc.

Further Career Opportunities

The purpose of internships is not to lead to further employment with UNDP but, as mentioned, to complement an intern's studies. However, a number of interns, having completed their studies and met the necessary requirements, have gone on to further assignments with the UNDP or elsewhere in the United Nations system.

How to apply

Students, willing to apply for the internship at UNDP Lithuania shall send their CV's and filled in UNDP application form to ieva.labanauskiene@undp.org