OECD Internship Programme
OECD internships aim to bring curious and motivated students from diverse backgrounds into the Organisation to support the work of the OECD. It is an opportunity for successful candidates to work alongside policy experts and other specialists and build on their analytical and technical skills in an international environment.
The OECD welcomes interns on an on-going basis. Students enrolled in a fully accredited degree programme, including bachelor’s and master’s degrees and PhDs, during the entire duration of their internship can apply throughout the year.
Possible areas involved – non-exhaustive list
Artificial Intelligence • Bribery and corruption • Climate • Competition • Corporate Governance • Development • Digitalisation • Economy • Education and Skills • Employment • Energy • Environment • Finance • Gender and Diversity • Health • Inclusive Growth • Industry, Innovation and Entrepreneurship • Insurance and Pensions • International Migration • Investment • Public Governance • Regional Development • Regulatory Reform • Science and Technology • Statistics • Tax • Tourism • Trade and Agriculture • Transport • Audit • Communications, Media & Public Relations • Event Management • Finance, Budget and Accounting • Information Technology • Legal services • Office Administration • Human Resources • Translation
Examples of work entrusted to interns include:
- Participating in the preparation of studies and documents;
- Carrying out research and reviews of existing materials;
- Collecting, organising and analysing data;
- Contributing to the production of documents, working papers and publications resulting from the above activities, including drafting notes and preparing technical annexes;
- Participating in meetings and seminars;
- Liaising and building networks with officials in national administrations, researchers, other international organisations and member country Delegations;
- Contributing to the organisation of events, communication, planning and evaluation.
Candidate’s profile
- Be enrolled in a full-time, in person, degree-awarding programme for the duration of the internship in a field or discipline related to the work of the OECD.
- Be proficient in English and/or French.
Professional Background
International experience in research and analytical activities through studies, internships or professional activities will be an asset.
Tools
Strong quantitative and computer skills. Knowledge of the software package Microsoft Office.
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical skills demonstrated by academic success and professional achievements.
- Genuine interest in the work of OECD in promoting international co-operation.
- Ability to plan and implement independent Research.
- Proven ability to organise and summarise complex material.
- Good organisational skills, ability to work effectively on the basis of general instructions with the capacity to prioritise tasks, often according to tight deadlines.
- Proven ability to work in a multicultural and team oriented environment and to adapt to changing working methods and technologies.
- Excellent drafting and communication skills.
Contract duration
Candidates should be available for a minimum period of one month on a full-time basis (40h per week). Kindly note that the duration of an internship is limited to six months with a possibility of extension up to a maximum of twelve months.
Make sure to indicate your earliest availability date, and apply 3 months before the desired start date.
Internship working modalities
OECD’s Directorates have the possibility to on-board interns both remotely and in a hybrid form. The working modalities are agreed between the Directorate and the student, with the possibility to work on-site in line with the OECD’s guidance.
How to apply?
Please contact Maria Gulseth Berge, e-mail: m.g.berge@sv.uio.no if you have any questions.
Send your application to Career and employability coordinator Maria Gulseth Berge, e-mail: m.g.berge@sv.uio.no
Please write “OECD Internship Programme 2026” in the subject line.
Kindly merge the cover letter and CV into one PDF-file titled firstname_lastname and send your application to m.g.berge@sv.uio.no
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