Intern - Regional Programme Support, Amman

About the role

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking an intern to support the Regional Programme for Arab States (2026-2029) at its Regional Hub in Amman, Jordan. The internship covers programme management support, knowledge management and research, and partnership building and communication. It is an in-person position based in the Amman office.

Key responsibilities

• Knowledge management and research: collect lessons learned and best practices, conduct desk-based research on themes such as inclusive growth, governance, digital innovation and the green economy, and help prepare reports, briefs and other knowledge products.
• Partnership building and communication: prepare partnership briefs, presentations and communication materials, help identify and engage prospective partners, and support partnership proposals and outreach events.
• Programme management support: coordinate and monitor projects and initiatives, organize programme activities and events, and support the Results-Based Management specialist with monitoring and reporting.
• Implementation support: handle day-to-day administrative and implementation tasks, organize meetings and workshops, maintain records and trackers, and share information across teams.

Required profile

• Enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme, or in the final year of a first university degree, in media studies, journalism, communications, information systems or a related field; or recently graduated and starts within one year of graduation.
• Fluent English (speaking, writing and reading); Arabic is an asset.
• Interest in the Arab States region; relevant experience in communication, social media, web and digital initiatives is a plus.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Research experience and strong analytical and research skills.
• Ability to organize and present digital content on portals and social media.