Internship•South Korea · Seoul

UNDP Seoul Policy Centre Administration Internship

Funding

Partial / Stipend

Program dates

Aug 17, 2026 – Feb 16, 2027

The UNDP Seoul Policy Centre (USPC) offers a six-month Administration internship in Seoul, Republic of Korea. USPC, established in 2011, represents UNDP in Korea, works with the country on international development priorities, and shares Korea's development experience with other countries across four thematic areas. The intern supports the Centre's operations and administration — finance and accounting documents, procurement, logistics, meetings, translations, and events — under the supervision of the Centre's Administrative and Finance Associate. It is aimed at final-year undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates seeking direct exposure to UNDP's work and to multilateral development cooperation.

Benefits & funding

  • Monthly stipend of KRW 1,169,728 (2026 rate, per the UNDP internship policy); UNDP does not otherwise pay interns.
  • Leave accrued at 1.5 days per month, plus official UN holidays observed in the Republic of Korea.
  • Direct, hands-on exposure to UNDP operations and to international development and multilateral cooperation.
  • All other costs — travel, visa, accommodation, insurance, and subsistence — are borne by the intern or a sponsoring institution.

Eligibility

  • Education (meet one at the time of applying): enrolled in a postgraduate degree (master's or higher); enrolled in the final academic year of a first university (bachelor's) degree; recently graduated and able to start within one year of graduation; or enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship undertaking the internship as part of it.
  • Field of study: public or business administration, economics, finance, or equivalent.
  • Languages: English and Korean required; another UN language is an advantage.
  • IT: proficient with Microsoft Office; Adobe tools (Photoshop, Illustrator) an asset.
  • Right to work: open only to those who have the legal right to reside and work in the Republic of Korea; non-Korean applicants must meet ROK visa requirements and arrange their own visa.

Application process

  1. 1
    Prepare a single PDF containing your resume (any format) and a cover letter of at most one page covering your interest in interning with UNDP / USPC and your experience in administration and operations.
  2. 2
    Submit the PDF through the official UNDP careers portal before the deadline.
  3. 3
    Shortlisted candidates undergo reference and background checks before selection.

Program timeline

  1. Vacancy posted

    Jun 5, 2026

  2. Application deadline

    Jun 30, 2026

  3. Internship starts

    Aug 17, 2026

  4. Internship ends

    Feb 16, 2027