The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is offering a variety of internship programs across its global offices. These internships give students and recent graduates practical experience in areas such as industrial development, innovation, finance, human resources, digitalisation, and international cooperation. Participants will support UNIDO’s mission to promote inclusive and sustainable industrial development while gaining exposure to UN operations and multilateral initiatives.
All internships are full-time and unpaid. Applicants should carefully review eligibility criteria and deadlines before applying.
Internship Openings
- Intern – UNIDO Regional Office, India
Location: New Delhi, India
Application Deadline: 1 December 2025
Support industrial development programs in South Asia through research, project coordination, and programme implementation.
Eligibility:
- Enrolled in or recently completed a graduate/postgraduate program.
- Strong analytical, research, and organisational skills.
- Interest in sustainable industrial development and international cooperation.
- Proficiency in English; regional languages are an advantage
- Intern – Human Resources Management
Location: Vienna, Austria
Application Deadline: 1 December 2025
Assist HR operations at UNIDO Headquarters, including recruitment, training, staffing, and policy implementation.
Eligibility:
- Graduate students or recent graduates in HR, business administration, or related fields.
- Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Proficiency in English; knowledge of other UN languages is beneficial.
- Intern – UNIDO Country Office, Viet Nam
Location: Hanoi, Viet Nam
Application Deadline: 27 November 2025
Support industrial development and capacity-building initiatives at the country level, including research, project monitoring, and reporting.
Eligibility:
- Graduate-level enrolment or recent completion in economics, engineering, or international development.
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Fluency in English; Vietnamese is an asset.
- Interest in sustainable industrial development.
- Intern – Innovative Finance and International Financial Institutions
Location: Vienna, Austria
Application Deadline: 27 November 2025
Assist with UNIDO’s work on innovative financing and collaboration with international financial institutions.
Eligibility:
- Graduate-level studies in finance, economics, business, or international development.
- Analytical and quantitative skills.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
- Fluency in English.
- Intern – UNIDO Regional Office, Uruguay
Location: Montevideo, Uruguay
Application Deadline: 9 December 2025
Support regional industrial programmes, including policy research, project implementation, and administrative assistance.
Eligibility:
- Graduate students or recent graduates in economics, public policy, or international development.
- Strong research, communication, and organisational skills.
- Fluency in English; Spanish preferred.
- Interest in regional industrial development.
- Intern – Digitalisation, Innovation, and TC Optimisation Services
Location: Vienna, Austria
Application Deadline: 25 November 2025
Assist in digital transformation, technology adoption, and optimisation of UNIDO’s technical cooperation programs.
Eligibility:
- Graduate or postgraduate students in computer science, engineering, innovation management, or related fields.
- Analytical skills and interest in digital technologies.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Fluency in English; other languages are advantageous.
- Intern – UNIDO Country Office, Colombia
Location: Bogota, Colombia
Application Deadline: 24 November 2025
Support industrial development projects at the country level, including research, reporting, stakeholder engagement, and policy analysis.
Eligibility:
- Current students or recent graduates in economics, engineering, public policy, or international development.
- Strong research, analytical, and organisational skills.
- Fluency in English and Spanish.
- Interest in sustainable industrial development
How to Apply
Applicants must submit applications via the official UNIDO internship portal before the stated deadlines. Each application generally requires:
- Updated CV
- Cover letter explaining interest in the internship and relevance to UNIDO’s work
- Proof of enrolment or degree completion
Applications are reviewed on merit, and selected candidates may be invited for online interviews.
Why Join UNIDO
UNIDO internships provide hands-on experience in international development, finance, innovation, and policy. Interns contribute to real projects, enhance their professional skills, and gain valuable exposure to UN operations and global collaboration.
Visit the official UNIDO website to apply. HERE
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