UNDP Digital, AI and Innovation Internship 2026
Job Description
UNDP Digital, AI and Innovation Internship 2026 | Remote Internship with Monthly Stipend
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has opened its 2026 Global Call for the Digital, AI and Innovation Internship, a three-month opportunity for students and recent graduates interested in gaining practical experience across digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data, innovation, research, product development and international development.
The internship is home-based, allowing selected candidates to work remotely while contributing to projects within UNDP’s Digital, AI and Innovation (DAI) Hub.
Applications are being considered on a rolling basis, and successful applicants can be contacted at any time between April and the end of 2026.
Internship Details
- Organisation: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
- Programme: Digital, AI and Innovation Internship – Global Call for 2026
- Location: Home-Based / Remote
- Duration: 3 Months
- Schedule: Full-Time
- Practice Area: Innovation
- Bureau: Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS)
- Required Language: English
- Financial Support: Monthly Stipend
- Application Fee: None
- Deadline: 30 September 2026
About UNDP
The United Nations Development Programme is the development agency of the United Nations, working across more than 170 countries and territories. Its work covers areas including poverty reduction, climate action, governance, renewable energy, crisis prevention, sustainable development and inclusive economic growth.
Within UNDP, the Digital, AI and Innovation Hub brings together expertise in digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data, digital public infrastructure, innovation, capacity development and digital product design.
The Hub works with governments, UNDP Country Offices and other partners to develop and implement technology-enabled solutions to development challenges.
About the Digital, AI and Innovation Internship
The internship is designed to bring motivated students and recent graduates into different workstreams within UNDP’s Digital, AI and Innovation Hub.
Interns can contribute to research, programme implementation, data analysis, AI initiatives, policy development, strategic communications, partnerships, digital products and other projects depending on their skills and the needs of the Hub.
The internship start date is flexible and based on organisational needs.
Available Workstreams
Successful applicants can support UNDP in one or more of the following areas:
- Systems Transformation & Innovation
- Programme Delivery & Capacity Building
- Data Policy & Governance
- Data Analytics & Insights
- Partnerships & Strategic Communications
- Process Efficiency & Resource Management
- Product Design, Build & Management, including AI tools
- Research & Knowledge Management
What Interns May Work On
Depending on placement, interns may:
- Conduct research on digital transformation, innovation, AI, data governance and emerging policy issues.
- Support digital, data and AI initiatives implemented with UNDP Country Offices.
- Develop training and capacity-building materials for governments and partners.
- Research data governance, data protection and responsible data use.
- Collect, clean and analyse quantitative and qualitative data.
- Build dashboards, trackers and data visualisations.
- Support monitoring, evaluation and reporting activities.
- Research potential partners, including technology companies, foundations and nonprofit organisations.
- Develop communications materials, proposals, concept notes, presentations and outreach materials.
- Support strategic communications, newsletters, blogs and social media content.
- Help design digital products such as apps, platforms, web applications and AI tools.
- Participate in user testing and improvement of digital products.
- Support software developers, product managers and UNDP teams during product development.
- Conduct research and prepare knowledge summaries, briefing materials and reports.
- Maintain digital knowledge platforms and repositories.
- Support project planning, workplans, procurement and resource-management processes.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following educational conditions:
- Be enrolled in a graduate-level programme, such as a master’s degree or equivalent/higher qualification.
- Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree, at minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent.
- Have already graduated from a university degree programme and be able to begin the internship within one year of graduation.
Applicants should also:
- Be fluent in English.
- Have an interest or relevant experience in at least one of the internship’s workstream areas.
- Be interested in digital technology, AI, data, innovation or related development work.
- Be able to work independently and collaboratively.
- Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Be capable of managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced working environment.
Competencies
UNDP is looking for candidates who can demonstrate:
- Attention to detail and the ability to deliver quality work within deadlines.
- Creative and innovative thinking.
- Willingness to learn continuously.
- Adaptability and flexibility.
- Motivation and determination.
- Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills.
- Respect for diversity and inclusion.
- Good organisational and multitasking abilities.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
Database management, administrative or office-management experience can also be useful depending on the workstream.
Benefits
- Monthly UNDP internship stipend.
- Three months of practical international development experience.
- Fully remote/home-based working arrangement.
- Exposure to UNDP’s global digital, AI and innovation initiatives.
- Experience working on digital transformation and sustainable development projects.
- Opportunities to contribute to AI, data, digital policy, product development, research and innovation projects.
- Exposure to projects involving governments, UNDP Country Offices and international partners.
- Practical experience with a major United Nations development organisation.
- No application fee.
The applicable stipend rate varies according to UNDP’s internship policy and duty-location arrangements. Remote or part-time arrangements are prorated where applicable.
Application Requirements
Applicants are required to submit:
- A brief cover letter written in English.
- A current and complete CV in English.
- The official UNDP online vacancy application.
- The separate Airtable application form specified by UNDP.
Both the UNDP vacancy application and Airtable form must be completed for the application to be considered complete.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Successful applicants can therefore be contacted before the final deadline.
Deadline: 30 September 2026
Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following educational conditions:
- Be enrolled in a graduate-level programme, such as a master’s degree or equivalent/higher qualification.
- Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree, at minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent.
- Have already graduated from a university degree programme and be able to begin the internship within one year of graduation.
Applicants should also:
- Be fluent in English.
- Have an interest or relevant experience in at least one of the internship’s workstream areas.
- Be interested in digital technology, AI, data, innovation or related development work.
- Be able to work independently and collaboratively.
- Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Be capable of managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced working environment.
Competencies
UNDP is looking for candidates who can demonstrate:
- Attention to detail and the ability to deliver quality work within deadlines.
- Creative and innovative thinking.
- Willingness to learn continuously.
- Adaptability and flexibility.
- Motivation and determination.
- Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills.
- Respect for diversity and inclusion.
- Good organisational and multitasking abilities.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
Database management, administrative or office-management experience can also be useful depending on the workstream.
Benefits
- Monthly UNDP internship stipend.
- Three months of practical international development experience.
- Fully remote/home-based working arrangement.
- Exposure to UNDP’s global digital, AI and innovation initiatives.
- Experience working on digital transformation and sustainable development projects.
- Opportunities to contribute to AI, data, digital policy, product development, research and innovation projects.
- Exposure to projects involving governments, UNDP Country Offices and international partners.
- Practical experience with a major United Nations development organisation.
- No application fee.
The applicable stipend rate varies according to UNDP’s internship policy and duty-location arrangements. Remote or part-time arrangements are prorated where applicable.
Application Requirements
Applicants are required to submit:
- A brief cover letter written in English.
- A current and complete CV in English.
- The official UNDP online vacancy application.
- The separate Airtable application form specified by UNDP.
Both the UNDP vacancy application and Airtable form must be completed for the application to be considered complete.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Successful applicants can therefore be contacted before the final deadline.
Deadline: 30 September 2026