About the opportunity
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Istanbul Regional Hub is the advisory hub for the Europe and CIS region, providing policy and programmatic support to regional development activities. The Regional Hub houses a multi-disciplinary team of specialists and shares common premises with other UN agencies and offices such as UN Women and the South-South Unit. Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Admin and Common Premises Associate, the intern will assist in the overall management of common premises related services, administer and execute processes and transactions, and collaborate closely with operations, programme, and project staff across the regional hub and other UN agencies.
Salary and benefits
- Interns will receive stipends according to UN rules and regulations.
- Opportunity to develop a comprehensive overview of the management of common premises and administrative office practices within an international organization.
- Gain professional experience in a multi-cultural UN environment.
Who can apply?
- Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master's programme, or higher), OR
- Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent), OR
- Have graduated with a relevant university degree (such as Business or Public Administration) and start the internship within one year of graduation, OR
- Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English is required; knowledge of Turkish or another UN language is an asset.
Required documents
- Brief Cover Letter in English stating interest in and qualifications for the post
- Current and complete CV in English
- Official letter from the University confirming enrolment in a graduate-level degree programme (required if selected)
- Proof of medical and life/accident insurance valid for Istanbul, Türkiye (required if selected)
When to apply
- Date Posted: 2026-10-07
- Application Deadline: 2026-10-21
How to apply
- Prepare a brief cover letter and your complete CV in English.
- Group all application documents into one single PDF document.
- Submit your application through the official UNDP Oracle Recruiting Cloud portal before the deadline.
Additional information
- The internship duration is fixed at 6 months.
- Interns are responsible for arranging their own travel, accommodation, visa, and residence documents.
- The internship does not lead to a guarantee of subsequent employment with UNDP.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- An ideal opportunity for current graduate students or recent university graduates in Business, Public Administration, or related fields seeking practical experience in international development operations.
- Great fit for individuals with strong relationship management, communication, organizational, and IT literacy skills who thrive in multi-cultural team environments.
- Provides direct exposure to inter-agency coordination and administrative management within a prominent United Nations regional office.
What should you think carefully about?
- Relocation to Istanbul, Türkiye is required as the position is on-site.
- Applicants must independently arrange and cover travel, accommodation, visas, and valid medical/life insurance.
- The internship has a fixed duration of 6 months and carries no expectation of subsequent employment with UNDP.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This internship fits well into the plans of students or recent graduates looking to build a career in international development, UN operations, or administrative management. It offers structured hands-on experience in office management, logistics, and inter-agency common premises services in a major regional hub without requiring prior professional work experience.
Our take
Students or recent graduates in administrative, business, or related disciplines who are prepared to relocate to Istanbul and cover their living arrangements should seriously consider applying. Those seeking long-term employment guarantees or unable to independently finance relocation and subsistence should note the temporary and non-career nature of the role.
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