Internship Programme
The UNCRD Internship Programme is designed for postgraduate students who would like to gain a better understanding of the major problems confronting the world today, from the United Nations perspective. The Programme offers individuals the opportunity to learn through their work experience at UNCRD where they will engage in a variety of projects and daily tasks. Interns can develop insight into how the UN attempts to find solutions to the problems facing developing countries through the hands-on experience and knowledge gained during their internship assignment.
Post
Recruited from time to time as needed.
Qualification
UNCRD accepts any postgraduate students in all fields who wish to apply for the Internship Programme all year round.
Graduate level study (or equivalent) is required.
For those who are in the social science or technology field relating to the environment or focusing on developing countries are especially welcomed.
Benefits
Interns will not receive any remuneration for the work, including subsidies for housing or commutation allowance, from UNCRD.
Location
Interns may be assigned to either the Nagoya, Hyogo, or Africa Offices (Kenya).
Duration
Two to six months (Minimum two months)
Visas
Interns are responsible for obtaining any necessary visas to the duty station of their assignment.
Application
The Application Form should be sent to the following address no earlier than 8 months, and no later than 6 months, prior to the start of the intended period of internship.
United Nations Centre for Regional Development
Nagono 1-47-1, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya
450-0001 JAPAN
Application Form (PDF)