UN, European Commission and Government development agencies

UN

• United Nations Institute for Training and Research  (UNITAR)
  HR website - list of UN agencies that offer internships.
• United Nations: Galaxy e-staffing system
  Central jobs website for UN.
• UNDP - Lead
  The Leadership Development Programme (LEAD) is an entry point for young development professionals interested in a career with UNDP.
• Junior Professional Officer Programme
  The Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Programme provides young professionals pursuing a career in development with hands-on experience in multi-lateral technical co-operation. As of 1 October 2006, 243 JPOs participated in the Programme with 71% of them directly working with UNDP.

European Commission

• Europa > Development
  Information on all things development related in the EU.
• European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) Traineeships
  Information on "stages" - A form of internship with the EC.
• European Union Washing delegation internships
  Internships in the delegation of the EC in USA.
• EuroBrussels
  Information and jobs on NGOs, pressure groups, think tanks and lobbying organisations in Brussels.

Government development agencies

We're happy to keep adding to this list. Please let us know your country's government department if it's not on the list.   See also:  International Development organisations|

• Agence Francaise de Developement - France.
• Department for International Development - UK.
• Deutsche Gesellschaft fuer internationale Zusammenarbeit - Germany, an amalgamation of the Deutsche Entwicklungsdienst and the GTZ.
• Canadian International Development Agency - Canada.
• US Agency for International Development - USA.
• Australian Agency for International Development - Australia.
• Japan International cooperation agency - Japan.