Operations and Common Premises Services Intern

About the role

The internship supports the Admin and Common Premises Associate in managing the shared office services of UNDP’s Istanbul Regional Hub. You will work closely with the Operations team, programme staff and other UN agencies to ensure smooth delivery of administrative services.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating shipments, customs clearance, insurance and procurement of office supplies.
• Monitor utilities payments and manage cleaning and catering services for the common premises.
• Support protocol matters, staff registration and other administrative tasks.
• Handle diplomatic pouch scheduling, collection, distribution and direct correspondence to appropriate staff.
• Provide registry services, follow up on email requests and ensure no requests are missed.
• Coordinate work of cleaning personnel and support the Common Premises coordinator as needed.

Required profile

• Enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme, final year of a bachelor’s programme, or recent graduate in Business, Public Administration or a related field.
• Strong relationship‑management, communication and analytical abilities.
• Well‑organized, able to multitask and work effectively in a team.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English; Turkish or another UN language is an asset.

Required skills

• Excellent IT literacy.