Intern – Investigations Section (5 internship posts)

UNDP•New York, NY

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Investigations Section of the Office of Audit and Investigations (OAI) is seeking to recruit five (5) interns for a period of six months, beginning around 3 August 2026. The Investigations Section of OAI is responsible for conducting investigations into allegations of misconduct, such as fraud, corruption, retaliation on whistleblowers, workplace harassment, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority, violation or willful disregard of UNDP regulations, rules, and administrative instructions, which involve UNDP staff and other personnel. The Investigations Section also investigates allegations of fraud and other financial irregularities committed by contractors, implementing partners and other third parties deemed detrimental to UNDP. OAI conducts investigations in accordance with the UNDP Legal Framework for Addressing Non-Compliance with UN Standards of Conduct and the OAI Investigation Guidelines. This is a call for an internship for the period 2026. OAI will select the top five (5) applicants for this internship beginning around 3 August 2026. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Requirements

Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master’s programme or higher) in investigations, management, finance, law, international relations, international development or related fields; OR Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as a bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in investigations, management, finance, law, international relations, international development or related fields; OR Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation (e.g. must have graduated no earlier than 3 August 2025); OR Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program
Knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes (word, power point, excel) required;
Fluency in written and spoken English is required for all positions;

Nice To Haves

Interest and/or experience in dealing with investigations, administrative and/or disciplinary law is desirable;
Experience in editing and proof reading is desirable;
Experience conducting open-source research is a plus.
In addition to English, fluency in written and spoken Spanish is required for two positions;
In addition to English, fluency in written and spoken French is required for one position;
Fluency in Arabic, French, Portuguese or Spanish is highly desirable;
Knowledge of additional United Nations official languages is an advantage.

Responsibilities

Assist in reviewing cases reported to OAI;
Assist in drafting documents and communications with respect to cases under investigation, including investigation plans, witness statements, investigation reports, closure reports and other documents;
Assist in conducting interviews with subjects, complainants, or witnesses;
Assist in identifying, collating and analyzing potential evidence, including carrying out open-source research and forensic reviews;
Assist with the editing and review of investigation reports and other documents to ensure that citations to evidence are accurate and complete; and
Undertakes other related tasks as required.