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Focal Point

Yuichi Kawamoto

Effective Date

01/05/2025

Planned Review Date

30/04/2028

Version

4.0

Latest updates

April 23, 2025 - The Internship policy has been revised to specify that interns may apply and be considered for other positions at UNDP during the period of the internship. It is specified that multiple internships by the same individual are discouraged but a maximum of two may be allowed under certain conditions. It is clarified that certain terms and conditions for the internship remain for the full duration, and that the location, stipend, and remote or in-person nature of the internship cannot change during the course of the internship. The means by which the internship stipend is calculated has been provided. It is further clarified that while interns may benefit from Flexible Working Arrangements, they cannot utilize telecommuting outside the duty station.

April 23, 2025 - The Internship policy has been revised to specify that interns may apply and be considered for other positions at UNDP during the period of the internship. It is specified that multiple internships by the same individual are discouraged but a maximum of two may be allowed under certain conditions. It is clarified that certain terms and conditions for the internship remain for the full duration, and that the location, stipend, and remote or in-person nature of the internship cannot change during the course of the internship. The means by which the internship stipend is calculated has been provided. It is further clarified that while interns may benefit from Flexible Working Arrangements, they cannot utilize telecommuting outside the duty station. p tag used here for line break

January 10, 2025 - The explanatory notes in Step 6 of the Internship procedure have been updated to reflect the requirement that all mandatory courses must be completed within one month of entry on duty. The link to access the mandatory courses has also been added. p tag used here for line break

September 06, 2024 - The Internship Agreement Form was revised to align with the current policy prohibiting the shortening of an internship for appointment while not restricting interns from applying to positions during their internship. p tag used here for line break

May 24, 2024 - The explanatory notes in Step 8 of the Internship procedure have been updated to clarify that the internship stipends are currently under review by OHR. In the meantime, the stipend rates issued in 2023 continue to be applicable in 2024. p tag used here for line break

January 22, 2024 - The explanatory notes in Step 8 of the Internship procedure have been updated to clarify that the OHR Policy and Compensation Unit will periodically publish a schedule of stipends/remote stipends by duty station. p tag used here for line break

January 15, 2023 - Provisions have been included in UNDP’s internship framework to provide for remote interns who are eligible to a reduced stipend at the remote internship rate. Offices in non-family duty stations and other dangerous locations which are not permitted to offer in-person internships, will now be able to offer remote internships. Specific guidance to managers on how to best engage interns remotely is provided. p tag used here for line break

January 09, 2023 - The procedures have been updated to reflect UNDP's transition to its new cloud-based management platform Quantum in January 2023, replacing its previous ATLAS system. p tag used here for line break

December 15, 2021 - The UNDP Internship Agreement Form is now available in French. It is linked in step 5 of the Internship procedures section 3.0. p tag used here for line break

January 05, 2021 - The UNDP Internship Agreement Form is now available in Spanish. It is linked in step 5 of the Internship procedures section 3.0. p tag used here for line break

July 17, 2020 - In order to help facilitate remote internships, the requirement for interns to be present in the office as a condition to receive a stipend from UNDP has been removed. p tag used here for line break

January 28, 2020 - Internship stipends, forms and FAQs are available on the web-link as published on the main page of the Internship policy. p tag used here for line break

January 01, 2020 - Effective 1 January 2020, UNDP’s internship policy has been updated, within the framework of People for 2030, to:

- Introduce payment of a stipend;

- Expand eligibility to persons completing national service obligations;

- Expand eligibility to students enrolled in postgraduate professional traineeship programmes;

- Introduce accrual of leave at a rate of 1.5 days per month;

- Clarify the obligations of the intern as well as UNDP’s;

- Clarify that interns must be selected from as wide a geographical basis as possible and without distinction as to race, sex or religion;

- Clarify areas of compliance with Sexual Harassment and SEA policies. p tag used here for line break

December 09, 2019 - Effective 1 January 2020, UNDP’s revised Internship policy will come into effect. Until then, colleagues can refer to the linked OHR resource SharePoint page to consult the revised policy, procedures and FAQs. p tag used here for line break

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Relevant Regulations and Rules

Regulations Governing the Status, Basic Rights and Duties of Officials other than Secretariat Officials, and Experts on Mission (ST/SGB/2002/9)

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Internship stipend rates, forms and FAQs are available here.

Procedures

Main Procedures

1	Step Create Terms of Reference (ToR)	Responsible Party	Template/Guideline	Explanatory Notes
2	Step Advertise vacancy or source from a Roster	Responsible Party	Template/Guideline	Explanatory Notes · Must be advertised individually (or generically for rostering purposes) on the UNDP job-site(s); or · Sourced from a Roster.
3	Step Candidate assessment	Responsible Party	Template/Guideline	Explanatory Notes · Long-listed candidates should submit, in addition to application, cv and letter of motivation: o Letter from the candidate’s university confirming current enrolment and graduation date, if applicable; o Copy of the candidate’s school transcript; o Endorsement letter or letter of reference from a faculty member, if requested; o Prepare a shortlist.
4	Step Check references and recommend candidate.	Responsible Party	Template/Guideline	Explanatory Notes · Reviews short-list of candidates and informs HR focal point of final decision.
5	Step Confirm offer of internship, and provide offer letter/package	Responsible Party	Template/Guideline UNDP Internship Agreement Form UNDP Internship Agreement Form (French) UNDP Internship Agreement Form (Spanish) Supplementary agreement for remote internship	Explanatory Notes · Confirms acceptance to internship and start/end dates; · Establish if intern is financially supported by any other institution or programme. · Confirms amount of stipend/remote stipend, if any, and insert in intern agreement letter; · Advise where and to whom to report · Include a copy of the ToR; · Advise that internship is subject to: A signed UNDP Internship Agreement Form (also available in French and Spanish) A signed Supplementary Agreement for Remote internship Medical Certificate of Good Health; Proof of medical insurance for duration of contract; · All forms must be completed/signed by intern prior to start of internship. · Register intern's details into Quantum.
6	Step Orientation	Responsible Party	Template/Guideline Regulations Governing the Status, Basic Rights and Duties of Officials other than Secretariat Officials, and Experts on Mission (ST/SGB/2002/9)	Explanatory Notes · Upon arrival, the intern should be given: o An overview of security and safety in the duty station and inserted in the security plan as necessary; o Briefing on conduct and responsibilities of UN personnel, and framework for reporting allegations of workplace and sexual harassment, abuse of authority and fraud or mismanagement of funds; o Access to all mandatory courses, which need to be completed within one month of entry on duty. Mandatory courses can be accessed here. o A copy of the Regulations Governing the Status, Basic Rights and Duties of Officials other than Secretariat Officials, and Experts on Mission (ST/SGB/2002/9); o Briefing on the project to which intern will be assigned, its objectives, structure and inputs, including his/her specific role and activities directly related to the ToR; · Discuss/review learning objectives of the internship.
7	Step Training (if required)	Responsible Party	Template/Guideline	Explanatory Notes Receiving office is responsible for the development of a relevant programme of learning for the intern for the duration of the internship.
8	Step Stipend	Responsible Party OHR Policy and Compensation Unit, HR/Administrative Focal point	Template/Guideline	Explanatory Notes · The internship stipends are currently under review by OHR. In the meantime, the stipend rates issued in 2023 continue to be applicable in 2024. The stipend is normally paid in the same currency as local payroll. · Track any unjustified absences during the internship period exceeding a total of nine days, · Full days where the intern does not report to the office, in excess of 9 days and does not provide sufficient justification, are deducted from the monthly stipend on a prorated basis. · Ensure that the stipend/remote stipend is remitted to the intern on a monthly basis.
9	Step Evaluation	Responsible Party	Template/Guideline UNDP Internship Evaluation Form	Explanatory Notes · Performance discussions should be held at least once at the midpoint of internship. · At the end of the internship, the intern’s Supervisor shall prepare an internship evaluation and meet with the intern to discuss performance and provide feedback. · Provide UNDP certificate upon completion of internship.

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