UNDP Early Warning & Preparedness Internship 2026: Home-Based Opportunity for Disaster Risk Reduction and AI Enthusiasts
The United Nations Development Programme is offering a six-month home-based internship supporting its Disaster Risk Reduction and Recovery Team. The role focuses on risk intelligence, early warning systems, digital innovation, and AI applications.
Overview
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Early Warning & Preparedness Internship 2026 is a six-month, home-based opportunity designed for students and recent graduates. The role supports the organisation's Disaster Risk Reduction and Recovery Team (DRT) within the Crisis Bureau, focusing on risk intelligence, anticipation, preparedness, and the application of digital and AI-powered technologies for disaster risk reduction.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet at least one of the following educational criteria at the time of application:
- Enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a Master's degree or higher) in disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, disaster management, or humanitarian affairs.
- Enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in a relevant field.
- A recent university graduate who can begin the internship within one year of graduation.
- Enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship programme and undertaking the internship as part of that programme.
Candidates must also demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills in English, alongside research, analytical, organisational, and digital technology competencies. Familiarity with conversational AI tools, collaborative platforms, and a knowledge of another official UN language are considered assets.
Benefits
Where an intern is not financially supported by an external institution, university, government, or scholarship programme, the UNDP provides a stipend to help cover basic daily expenses based on applicable duty-station rates. Interns also accrue combined sick and annual leave at the specified monthly rate.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit a current CV and a brief cover letter combined into a single PDF document. Applications should be submitted through the official UNDP recruitment portal for Job Identification 35990.
Deadline
The application deadline is 1 September 2026 at 4:45 PM.