About the opportunity
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Country Office in Cote d’Ivoire works across sustainable development, green growth, innovation, and governance. UNDP is supporting the Ivorian Government through the Prime Minister’s Circular Economy Cell (CECP) to implement the Circular Transition Initiative. This includes finalizing the National Circular Transition Plan (PNTEC) 2026-2035, developing monitoring tools, and engaging technical and financial partners. The selected intern will work closely with the CECP team and UNDP program analysts to support strategic framework implementation, partnership building, and project coordination.
Salary and benefits
- Gain practical professional experience within an international organization environment
- Deepen knowledge and understanding of UNDP objectives, principles, and activities
- Work directly with national institutions and international development partners
Who can apply?
- Be enrolled in a Master's degree program or equivalent, or have graduated within one year prior to the start of the internship
- Study field in public policy, international relations, political science, development economics, environmental economics, environmental management, or a related field
- Required fluency in French and English with strong writing skills in French
- Demonstrated interest in the circular economy, environmental policies, or development finance
Required documents
- Proof of enrollment in a Master's program or graduation certificate within the past year
- Curriculum Vitae
- Proof of health insurance coverage
When to apply
- Applications open on October 13, 2026
- Application deadline is October 21, 2026
How to apply
- Review the vacancy announcement details on the official UNDP Oracle Recruiting Cloud portal
- Prepare required application materials including your CV and educational proof
- Submit your online application through the official UNDP career portal before the deadline
Additional information
- This internship is unpaid by UNDP; interns must secure their own funding for living expenses, travel, visa, and accommodation
- Interns are responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel
- Interns must provide proof of health insurance coverage
- Duration of the internship is 6 months
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 graduate students or recent Master's degree holders specializing in public policy, environmental economics, or international relations.
- Provides direct exposure to high-level policy implementation and green growth initiatives within a major United Nations country office.
- Allows candidates to apply and refine bilingual communication skills in French and English in a professional multilateral setting.
What should you think carefully about?
- The internship is unpaid by UNDP, meaning applicants must independently secure adequate financial sponsorship or personal funds for living costs in Abidjan.
- Candidates are entirely responsible for their own relocation, visa acquisition, and health insurance arrangements.
- The application window is extremely brief at just over one week, requiring immediate preparation of materials.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This six-month internship offers structured professional immersion that bridges graduate studies with international development practice. It serves as a strong stepping stone for individuals aiming to build careers in environmental governance, sustainability consulting, or multilateral organizations.
Our take
Graduate students and recent alumni with strong French and English writing skills and a background in environmental policy should apply promptly if they can secure independent financial support for the duration of the stay in Cote d'Ivoire.
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