Monthly Stipend available for UNIDO Internship Opportunity: Risk Management & Compliance (Vienna, Austria) 2025

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Introduction

Are you passionate about risk management, compliance, and international development? Here’s your chance to gain hands-on experience at the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) in Vienna, Austria. This internship is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of a global institution dedicated to inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID).

About UNIDO

UNIDO is the specialized UN agency that promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization, and environmental sustainability. With its mandate anchored in SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), UNIDO works with governments, businesses, and communities worldwide to advance competitiveness, safeguard the environment, and create shared prosperity.

The Risk Management and Compliance Unit (COR/RCU), where this internship is located, plays a central role in strengthening UNIDO’s enterprise risk management, compliance, and information security frameworks, while fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.

Background and Context

As part of the Directorate of Corporate Services and Operations, COR/RCU ensures that UNIDO’s policies and resources are managed effectively to deliver results globally. This internship will expose you to high-level organizational processes and give you practical skills in monitoring risks, compliance reporting, and the integration of innovation (including AI tools) into risk management.

Duties and Responsibilities

As an Intern, you will:

Monitor and track projects at risk, keeping detailed records and updating progress files.
Contribute to the generation of project reports using SAP and AI-driven tools.
Assist in maintaining and updating the risk register, identifying risks and developing mitigation strategies.
Support communication and promotion of risk, cybersecurity, and compliance initiatives, including graphic design and video editing.
Develop and update content for UNIDO’s intranet pages.
Assist with clearance of administrative issuances and records management.
Provide ad hoc support and contribute to emerging projects.

You will also prepare an end-of-internship report summarizing your contributions and learning experience.

Eligibility and Requirements

Education: Enrolled in, or within one year of completing, a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Risk Management, Communication, Marketing, Economics, Business or Public Administration, International Relations, or related fields.
Languages: Fluency in English is required; knowledge of another UN language is an asset.
Skills: Strong IT skills, drafting ability, and interest in risk management. Graphic design, video editing, and AI-driven reporting experience are highly desirable.

Internship Terms

Location: Vienna, Austria
Duration: 3–6 months (full-time)
Entry date: As soon as possible
Stipend: Monthly stipend provided (living expenses, visas, and accommodation to be covered by the intern).