The WHO Business Operations Internship 2026 is a 24-week, full-time internship based in Berlin, Germany. The placement is connected to WHO Health Emergency Intelligence & Surveillance and offers practical exposure to information management, digital workplace activities, operational reporting, meeting support and process improvement. The internship is scheduled from 2 November 2026 to 16 April 2027. WHO provides eligible interns with a living allowance and accident and medical insurance.
Programme Snapshot
Programme: Internship – Business Operations
Category: Internship
Host: World Health Organization (WHO)
Location: Berlin, Germany
Format: Full-time
Duration: 24 weeks
Internship Dates: 2 November 2026–16 April 2027
Application Deadline: 20 August 2026
About the WHO Business Operations Internship 2026
The internship is connected to WHO’s work in Health Emergency Intelligence & Surveillance in Berlin.
The placement provides an opportunity to gain practical experience in business operations while contributing to activities related to information management, digital workplace solutions and organisational processes.
Interns work in a professional international environment and contribute to operational activities while developing analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
Internship Focus and Learning Areas
The internship includes exposure to several areas of business operations and information management.
Interns may contribute to:
✓ Information management activities
✓ Process improvement initiatives
✓ Digital workplace projects
✓ Operational reporting
✓ Logistical arrangements for hybrid, virtual and in-person meetings and events
✓ Organisation and management of information and knowledge resources
✓ Development of analytical and problem-solving skills
The placement is designed to combine practical assignments with professional learning during the internship period.
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Who Can Apply?
Applicants should meet the academic requirements stated in the official WHO vacancy.
Candidates should have completed the equivalent of at least three years of full-time university studies in one or more relevant areas, including:
• Information Management
• Data and Information Systems
• Computer Science
• Information Technology
• Other related disciplines
Applicants should also be enrolled in a university or equivalent institution in a course leading to a formal qualification.
Graduates may also qualify when they apply within 18 months of completing their formal qualification.
Language and Technical Skills
Expert knowledge of English is required for the internship.
Candidates should also have relevant digital and workplace skills. Areas highlighted in the vacancy include:
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Digital workplace technologies
• AI-enabled tools
• Process improvement
Applicants should be comfortable working with digital information and should demonstrate an interest in using technology to support organisational processes.
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Financial and Practical Support
WHO interns do not receive a salary. However, eligible interns may receive a living allowance during their placement.
For the Berlin duty station, the official vacancy lists:
✓ A maximum WHO living allowance of €684 per month for interns whose permanent residence is in the duty station
✓ A maximum WHO living allowance of €1,488 per month for interns whose permanent residence is outside the duty station
✓ Accident and medical insurance coverage provided by WHO
The exact living allowance may depend on whether the intern receives financial support from other sources.
The allowance should therefore be understood as financial assistance for eligible interns rather than a salary.
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Skills and Professional Competencies
The internship is suited to candidates interested in business operations, digital tools and information management.
Relevant professional competencies include:
• Communicating clearly in writing and orally
• Organising information in a clear and systematic way
• Working collaboratively with colleagues
• Delivering quality results
• Paying attention to detail
• Learning from feedback and experience
• Supporting users and organisational teams effectively
The placement also provides exposure to the use of technology and digital tools within an operational workplace environment.
Internship Dates
The internship is scheduled for:
• Start date: 2 November 2026
• End date: 16 April 2027
• Duration: 24 weeks
• Schedule: Full-time
Selected candidates should therefore be available for the stated internship period.
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How to Submit an Application
Applications are handled through the official WHO Careers system.
Applicants should:
• Review the full Business Operations internship vacancy.
• Confirm that they meet the stated academic and language requirements.
• Complete the required information through the WHO Careers application system.
• Submit the application before the closing date.
Candidates should also review the closing time displayed on the official vacancy page. WHO notes that the displayed deadline time reflects the system settings of the applicant’s device.
Application Deadline
The closing date for the WHO Business Operations Internship is:
20 August 2026
Applicants should check the official WHO Careers page for the corresponding closing time shown in their local system settings.
Apply Here
Review the official internship details and follow the application instructions provided on the WHO Careers page.
