UN Development Coordination Office (DCO-Africa) Vacancy

Intern – Administration and Business Operations – UN Development Coordination Office (DCO-Africa).

Established in July 2019 in Addis Ababa, DCO-Africa provides strategic support to 53 Resident Coordinators and UN Country Teams in implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and African Union Agenda 2063.

Position: Intern – Administration and Business Operations

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Applicants must meet one of the following requirements at the time of application:
  • Be enrolled in or have completed a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
  • Be enrolled in or have completed the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
• Demonstrate a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and a personal commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter.
• Demonstrate the ability to interact successfully with individuals from different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, including a willingness to understand and tolerate differing opinions and views.

Preferred Areas of Study

Business Administration, Office Management, or other relevant fields. However, applicants from a wide range of academic disciplines are welcome to apply.

Recruitment Type: Intern

Duty Station: ADDIS ABABA

Department/Office: Resident Coordinator System

Date Posted: Oct 13, 2026

Deadline: Oct 19, 2026