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The paramount consideration in the recruitment and selection of UNDP staff members is “the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity”, as outlined in Article 101, paragraph 3, of the UN Charter and UN Staff Regulation 4.2.

The following five principles guide the recruitment and selection of staff members at UNDP:

1. Competition: Selection will follow a visible and fair competitive process for all vacancies.
2. Objectivity: Screening is conducted with professional rigour, with candidates measured against clearly articulated criteria, job skills and competencies and corporate priorities.
3. Transparency: The recruitment and selection criteria and all phases of recruitment processes are transparent to staff and candidates to the fullest extent possible.
4. Diversity: The United Nations Development Programme is committed to workforce diversity. Women, persons with disabilities, other ethnic or religious minorities, persons living with HIV, as well as refugees and other non-citizens legally entitled to work at UNDP, are particularly encouraged to apply.
5. Accountability: Hiring managers are accountable both for their selection proposals and the manner in which they have followed the processes leading up to them.

UNDP hires personnel through international or local recruitment. We apply various types of contracts depending on the legal basis and duration of services. We achieve our vision by working with highly skilled professionals passionate about sustainable development and eager to contribute strategic approaches, expertise, and ideas across diverse cultures and societies. The standard types of contracts are:

• Fixed Term Appointment (FTA) – nationals and international
• Temporary Assignment (TA) – nationals and internationals
• Service Contracts (SC) – nationals only
• Individual Contracts (IC) – nationals and internationals

Fixed Term Appointments (FTA)
FTAs are concluded for the staff members contracted under Staff Rules. Salary scale for national staff is based on the best prevailing local conditions. Salary scale for international staff is based on the best comparator civil service.

Temporary Appointments (TA)
TAs are concluded for the staff members under the TA Guidelines. The maximum duration of the contract is 364 days. Salary scale for national staff is based on the best prevailing local conditions. Salary scale for international staff is based on the best comparator civil service.

Service Contracts (SC)
SCs are for personnel governed by explicit terms of service. The duration of the contract must be more than 6 months. Salaries are based on local market conditions for specific jobs.

Individual Contract (IC)
IC is a legal instrument used for the procurement of services of an individual to perform non-staff tasks in connection with clear and quantifiable deliverables listed in the contract and linked to payment. Individual Contractor is intended solely to deliver time and deliverable-bound services. The services can be intellectual in nature (requiring a consultant) or support services (requiring a contractor). The principle for setting the fees is the nature of the assignment, complexity, difficulty and extent of the work to be performed and the degree of expertise required to accomplish it.

Internships

Are you dedicated to world development and want to gain practical experience to complement your studies?

Internships at UNDP are a great opportunity for students and recent graduates to acquire direct exposure to UNDP's work.

Opportunities are available in a variety of areas, and every attempt is made to match interns' interests with the organisation's needs.

The duration of an internship assignment varies in length according to the availability and academic requirements of the intern, as well as the needs of UNDP. Assignments are available on a part-time and full-time basis throughout the year.

Qualifications & Requirements

Interns are selected on a competitive basis. At the time of application, UNDP internship applicants must meet one of the following academic requirements:

(a) Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);

(b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);

(c) Have graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one year of graduation.

(d) Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship programme and undertake an internship as part of this programme. 

As an applicant, you should be able to demonstrate an interest in the field of development and respect the principles of the United Nations Charter and UNDP's mission. The desire to work with and gain the confidence and respect of people with diverse national and cultural backgrounds is an essential part of working in the UN system. You should also be interested in global mobility, as well as adaptability to varied physical and other environments.

Typically, the language requirements are: Applicants should have written and spoken proficiency in English. Fluency in Georgian might also be required in certain cases. 

Financial Issues

UNDP is practising paid internships. If an intern is not financially supported by any institution or programme (university, government, foundation or scholarship programme), a stipend will be paid to cover basic expenses, such as meals and transportation.

Further Career Opportunities

The purpose of internships is not to lead to further employment with UNDP but, as mentioned, to complement an intern's studies. 

Where to apply

All internships are advertised on UNDP Jobs and UNDP Georgia Jobs