International organization entry programmes

African Development Bank

Three-year leadership development programme for early-career professionals from AfDB member countries.

Published with each cohort · Annual intake

Asian Development Bank

Structured entry track for early-career professionals building an international development career at ADB.

Early September · Annual intake

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

Two-year rotational programme for early-career talent across AIIB operational and corporate streams.

December to February · Annual intake

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Twenty-four-month graduate programme for early-career professionals starting a career at EBRD.

Advertised through EBRD vacancies · Ad hoc

European Investment Bank

Graduate pathway placing early-career candidates in junior roles within specific EIB business areas.

Advertised through EIB vacancies · Ad hoc

International Civil Aviation Organization

YAPP gives young aviation professionals a twelve-month assignment working with ICAO, IATA and ACI experts.

Ad hoc

International Monetary Fund

Entry programme for economists who have recently completed, or are close to completing, a relevant PhD.

Late September · Annual intake

International Telecommunication Union

A two-year work and learning programme for early-career digital and ICT professionals.

Ad hoc

Islamic Development Bank

Entry-level 24-month talent development programme for professionals starting a career in international development at IsDB.

February to March · Annual intake

OPEC Fund for International Development

The YPDP is a two-year programme that prepares young professionals from OPEC Fund Member Countries for development finance careers.

March to April · Annual intake

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

Two-year programme for recent undergraduates seeking first professional experience in multilateral policy work before postgraduate study.

November to December · Annual intake

United Nations Development Programme

The UNDP Graduate Programme offers two-year assignments for recent graduates from UNDP programme countries.

Cohort-based · Ad hoc

United Nations Secretariat

The UN Young Professionals Programme is an annual entry examination for starting a career with the UN Secretariat.

Published with each annual exam cycle · Annual intake

World Bank

Flagship World Bank Group leadership track for early-career professionals with graduate-level training and relevant experience.

Upcoming application period · 1 September 2026 to 30 September 2026

World Health Organization

The WHO Young Professionals Programme offers structured regular positions for nationals of Least Developed Countries.

Published periodically · Ad hoc

Green Climate Fund

Japan-sponsored JPO route for early-career professionals to gain climate finance experience at GCF.

Ad hoc

International Atomic Energy Agency

The IAEA JPO programme gives government-sponsored young professionals experience at the P-1 or P-2 level.

Set by each sponsoring Member State · Ad hoc

International Civil Aviation Organization

ICAO's JPO and Associate Expert programmes place sponsored young professionals in junior aviation assignments.

Set by sponsoring Member States · Ad hoc

International Fund for Agricultural Development

Donor-sponsored JPO route for young professionals to gain hands-on rural development experience at IFAD.

Rolling recruitment

International Organization for Migration

The IOM JPO Programme places sponsor-funded P-2 professionals in migration roles at IOM.

Set by each sponsor country · Rolling recruitment

International Telecommunication Union

Donor-funded assignments lasting two to four years for early-career professionals.

Set by each donor government · Ad hoc

United Nations Children's Fund

The UNICEF JPO Programme gives donor-sponsored young professionals hands-on development experience with UNICEF.

Posted throughout the year · Rolling recruitment

United Nations Development Programme

UNDP JPO assignments are country-sponsored posts for young development professionals.

Set by each sponsor country · Rolling recruitment

United Nations Industrial Development Organization

UNIDO's JPO programme gives donor-sponsored professionals experience in international development and industrial cooperation.

Set by each donor government · Ad hoc

United Nations Population Fund

UNFPA's JPO programme gives government-sponsored young professionals experience in the UN system.

Set by each partner government · Ad hoc

United Nations Secretariat

The UN JPO Programme recruits donor-sponsored junior officers for the Secretariat and associated entities.

Set by each sponsor country · Rolling recruitment

World Bank

Donor-funded route for junior and mid-career professionals placed in World Bank Group headquarters or country offices.

Ad hoc

World Health Organization

The WHO JPO Programme gives donor-sponsored young professionals early career experience in WHO offices.

Set by each sponsor country · Rolling recruitment

Asian Development Bank

Short research fellowship for economists and related researchers to share work at ADB headquarters.

January to March · Annual intake

International Atomic Energy Agency

The fellowship supports women from IAEA Member States who are pursuing a master's degree in a nuclear-related field.

Dates announced for each annual call · Annual intake

International Monetary Fund

Two-year research analyst pathway for recent graduates trained in economics or a related quantitative field.

Ad hoc

United Nations Development Programme

UNDP fellowship assignments give early-career and mid-career professionals temporary development experience.

Set by each assignment · Ad hoc

World Bank

Fellowship track for Middle East and North Africa professionals seeking World Bank Group placement.

Onboarding in September · Annual intake

World Bank

Two-year donor-funded early talent programme for country-office assignments on World Bank Group projects.

Set in each donor call; onboarding in September · Annual intake

World Bank

One-year fellowship for experienced technocrats to share practical development expertise through World Bank Group assignments.

Rolling recruitment

African Development Bank

Internship pathway for students and recent graduates to gain experience in an international development bank.

Published with each cohort · Annual intake

Asian Development Bank

Project-oriented internship for graduate students to support ADB research and knowledge work.

Announced through ADB current opportunities · Annual intake

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

Internship programme for master's and doctoral students or same-year graduates seeking project or research experience at AIIB.

December to February · Annual intake

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Paid internship route for students or recent graduates to work in junior roles across EBRD departments.

Posted as positions arise · Ad hoc

European Investment Bank

Short traineeship route for final-year students and recent graduates to gain practical experience at EIB.

March to April and September to October intakes · Two intakes per year

Green Climate Fund

Paid internship programme for students and recent graduates to gain experience at the Green Climate Fund.

December to early January · Annual intake

Inter-American Development Bank

Paid internship pathway for students to work across the IDB Group.

Three to four months before headquarters intakes · Two intakes per year

International Atomic Energy Agency

The IAEA Internship Programme offers practical experience to university students and recent graduates. Full-time internships receive a monthly stipend.

Vacancy specific · Ad hoc

International Civil Aviation Organization

ICAO internships give aspiring professionals practical experience in international civil aviation work.

Vacancy specific · Ad hoc

International Fund for Agricultural Development

Internship route for students and recent graduates to gain practical experience in IFAD's rural development work.

Open until filled · Rolling recruitment

International Monetary Fund

Paid IMF internship for advanced students in economics or a related field, with a separate legal track.

Early December · Annual intake

International Organization for Migration

IOM internships give students initial work experience across migration technical areas.

Posted throughout the year · Rolling recruitment

International Telecommunication Union

Practical work placements for current students and recent graduates.

Vacancy specific · Ad hoc

Islamic Development Bank

Internship programme for university students and recent graduates to gain practical IsDB experience.

Posted through IsDB current opportunities · Ad hoc

New Development Bank

Internship route for young talent from NDB member countries to gain practical development finance experience.

Announced through NDB current openings · Ad hoc

OPEC Fund for International Development

The OPEC Fund Internship Program gives students and recent graduates practical experience in an international development finance institution.

March to April · Annual intake

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

Internship programme for full-time students who want experience supporting OECD policy or corporate work.

Rolling · Rolling recruitment

United Nations Children's Fund

UNICEF internships give students and recent graduates practical experience in UNICEF offices worldwide.

Posted throughout the year · Rolling recruitment

United Nations Development Programme

UNDP internships give students and recent graduates practical experience in its field offices and headquarters teams.

Posted throughout the year · Rolling recruitment

United Nations Industrial Development Organization

The UNIDO Internship Programme gives students and recent graduates practical experience in industrial development and international cooperation.

Vacancy specific · Ad hoc

United Nations Population Fund

The UNFPA Internship Programme gives students direct exposure to the agency's work under staff supervision.

Posted throughout the year · Rolling recruitment

United Nations Secretariat

UN Secretariat internships give students and recent graduates short placements through the UN careers portal.

Posted throughout the year · Rolling recruitment

World Bank

Paid internship programme for undergraduate and postgraduate students who want practical World Bank Group project experience.

Applications open · 13 July 2026 to 12 August 2026

World Health Organization

The WHO Internship Programme gives students and recent graduates experience in technical or administrative teams.

Posted continuously · Rolling recruitment