UNDP Communications and Programmes Internship 2026 in Malaysia

Quick intro

Applications are open for the UNDP Communications and Programmes Internship 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This internship is with the Malaysia-UN SDG Trust Fund Secretariat, under UNDP. The Trust Fund is a partnership between the United Nations in Malaysia and MySDG Foundation, supported by Malaysia’s Ministry of Finance. The internship is suitable for students or recent graduates interested in communications, public relations, SDG implementation, programme support, development work, media, and social impact. (Oracle Cloud)

Benefits

The Malaysia-UN SDG Trust Fund provides a stipend of RM 637.50 monthly in line with UNDP Internship Policy. UNDP’s general internship policy states that interns receive a monthly stipend, and the amount varies by country of assignment and whether the internship is in person or remote. (Oracle Cloud)

The internship offers:

• Monthly stipend of RM 637.50
• Practical UNDP work experience
• Exposure to SDG implementation in Malaysia
• Communications and programme-management experience
• Professional experience in a UN development environment

Objectives

The internship supports the Malaysia-UN SDG Trust Fund Secretariat. The Fund encourages projects that make a positive impact on the Sustainable Development Goals in Malaysia and supports projects targeting people and communities at risk of being left behind. The intern helps the Secretariat manage communication and programme support functions connected to those SDG activities. (UNjobnet)

Eligibility criteria

UNDP internships are generally open to students completing a Master’s degree, students in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree, or recent graduates up to one year after graduation. UNDP internships may last up to six months, and all internship vacancies are advertised on the official UNDP Job Page. (UNDP)

Suitable applicants are likely to be:

• Final-year Bachelor’s students
• Master’s students
• Recent graduates
• Applicants interested in communications, SDGs, public relations, media, international development, programme support, or social impact
• Applicants able to work in Kuala Lumpur

Required documents

The UNDP Careers application normally requires an online profile/application, CV or résumé, and any vacancy-specific uploads requested in the official form. Since the official Oracle page is dynamic, applicants should check the upload fields directly inside the UNDP application page before submission.

How to apply

Open the official UNDP Careers page, create or log in to your UNDP candidate profile, complete the online application, upload the required documents, and submit before 11 June 2026.

Official Application Page: UNDP Communications and Programmes Internship