Programme Intern
2026-02-24T20:41:22+00:00
United nations development programme ( UNDP )
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Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam
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Tanzania
Professional Services
Admin & Office, Business Operations, Social Services & Nonprofit, Civil & Government
2026-03-03T17:00:00+00:00
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Background
The Youth Catalyst Portfolio is UNDP Tanzania’s flagship portfolio for advancing youth empowerment, innovation, and entrepreneurship, anchored by the FUNGUO Innovation Programme. In 2026, the Portfolio is transitioning from a phase of intensive implementation toward sustainability, scaling, and deeper policy influence. This shift requires strong, consistent, and evidence-based communications to demonstrate results, elevate youth voices, and position UNDP as a trusted convener and innovation partner.
The Programme Intern will support coordination, monitoring, and delivery of portfolio activities, with a particular focus on partnerships and implementation tracking. This internship also offers a learning opportunity for a student or recent graduate to gain practical experience in development and within a dynamic, multi-disciplinary UN environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Strategic Partnership Specialist, the intern will:
- Support implementation of portfolio activities in line with the Annual Work Plan.
- Assist in coordination of activities with partners, ESOs, universities, and stakeholders.
- Support collection, organization, and basic analysis of programme and partner data.
- Maintain activity trackers, partner engagement logs, and programme records.
- Support organization of meetings, workshops, strategic convenings and partnership engagements.
- Assist in drafting meeting minutes, briefing notes, and progress updates.
- Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor that contribute to the goals of the organization.
Expected Outputs
- Updated programme activity and partnership trackers.
- Event and meeting documentation prepared and archived.
- Draft inputs to reports, presentations, and learning products.
- Well-organized programme documentation.
Learning Objectives
- Develop practical skills in programme coordination, partnership management, monitoring, and reporting within UNDP.
Required Education, Skills and Language
Education:
Applicants to the UNDP internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:
- Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master’s programme, or higher);
- Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent);
- Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one year of graduation;
- Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program.
Major in Development Studies, Economics, Business Administration, Public Policy, or a related field.
Skills:
- Ability to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
- Interest in international development and alignment with UNDP’s mission
- Adaptability, willingness to learn, and ability to take on challenges.
- Attention to detail, creativity, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Respect for UN values and the UNDP Statement of Purpose
- Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
Language:
Proficiency in English. Working knowledge of other UN language desirable
* Support implementation of portfolio activities in line with the Annual Work Plan. * Assist in coordination of activities with partners, ESOs, universities, and stakeholders. * Support collection, organization, and basic analysis of programme and partner data. * Maintain activity trackers, partner engagement logs, and programme records. * Support organization of meetings, workshops, strategic convenings and partnership engagements. * Assist in drafting meeting minutes, briefing notes, and progress updates. * Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor that contribute to the goals of the organization.
* Ability to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds * Interest in international development and alignment with UNDP’s mission * Adaptability, willingness to learn, and ability to take on challenges. * Attention to detail, creativity, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. * Respect for UN values and the UNDP Statement of Purpose * Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
* Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master’s programme, or higher); * Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent); * Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one year of graduation; * Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program. * Major in Development Studies, Economics, Business Administration, Public Policy, or a related field. * Proficiency in English. Working knowledge of other UN language desirable
No Requirements
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Vacancy title:
Programme Intern
[Type: INTERN, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Admin & Office, Business Operations, Social Services & Nonprofit, Civil & Government]
Jobs at:
United nations development programme ( UNDP )
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, March 3 2026
Duty Station:
Dar es Salaam | Dar es Salaam
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, February 24 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Background
The Youth Catalyst Portfolio is UNDP Tanzania’s flagship portfolio for advancing youth empowerment, innovation, and entrepreneurship, anchored by the FUNGUO Innovation Programme. In 2026, the Portfolio is transitioning from a phase of intensive implementation toward sustainability, scaling, and deeper policy influence. This shift requires strong, consistent, and evidence-based communications to demonstrate results, elevate youth voices, and position UNDP as a trusted convener and innovation partner.
The Programme Intern will support coordination, monitoring, and delivery of portfolio activities, with a particular focus on partnerships and implementation tracking. This internship also offers a learning opportunity for a student or recent graduate to gain practical experience in development and within a dynamic, multi-disciplinary UN environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Strategic Partnership Specialist, the intern will:
- Support implementation of portfolio activities in line with the Annual Work Plan.
- Assist in coordination of activities with partners, ESOs, universities, and stakeholders.
- Support collection, organization, and basic analysis of programme and partner data.
- Maintain activity trackers, partner engagement logs, and programme records.
- Support organization of meetings, workshops, strategic convenings and partnership engagements.
- Assist in drafting meeting minutes, briefing notes, and progress updates.
- Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor that contribute to the goals of the organization.
Expected Outputs
- Updated programme activity and partnership trackers.
- Event and meeting documentation prepared and archived.
- Draft inputs to reports, presentations, and learning products.
- Well-organized programme documentation.
Learning Objectives
- Develop practical skills in programme coordination, partnership management, monitoring, and reporting within UNDP.
Required Education, Skills and Language
Education:
Applicants to the UNDP internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:
- Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master’s programme, or higher);
- Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent);
- Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one year of graduation;
- Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program.
Major in Development Studies, Economics, Business Administration, Public Policy, or a related field.
Skills:
- Ability to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
- Interest in international development and alignment with UNDP’s mission
- Adaptability, willingness to learn, and ability to take on challenges.
- Attention to detail, creativity, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Respect for UN values and the UNDP Statement of Purpose
- Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
Language:
Proficiency in English. Working knowledge of other UN language desirable
Work Hours: 8
Experience: No Requirements
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
Job application procedure
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Please fill in all required boxes in the application system including education, experience, nationality etc. and upload below documents with your application:
- CV and letter of motivation
- Copy of your university certificate or academic transcripts
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