Economic Affairs Intern

The position is in the United Nations Conference for Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The position is located in the Policy Analysis and Research Branch of the Division for Africa, Least Developed Countries and Special Programmes (ALDC). The intern will report to the Economic Affairs Officer.

Responsibilities include:

• Use statistical tools to analyze data and verify statistical analysis
• Assist in the drafting and preparation of the documents such as project proposals, reports, policy briefs, papers
• Assist in the organization of workshops, including preparing training materials, workshop presentations and evaluation questionnaire
• Attend online conferences, meetings and provide summary reports
• Develop infographics and format material for desktop publication

General intern responsibilities include observing all applicable rules and regulations of the Organization, providing the receiving department with copies of all materials prepared during the internship, respecting the impartiality and independence of the UN, maintaining confidentiality regarding non-public information, and refraining from conduct that would adversely reflect on the UN.

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or, (b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent).

Interns should:

• Be computer literate in standard software applications
• Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter
• Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs

The university degree must be in the area of economics, preferably combined with statistics, data science or a related area. Knowledge of desktop publishing software is an advantage.

Fluency in spoken and written English is required for this internship.

Candidates will be assessed based on their Personal History Profiles (PHP). Individual interviews may be conducted for further assessment. A complete online application (Cover Note and Personal History profile) is required.

The cover note must include: Title of the degree; Graduation date; List of IT skills and programmes; and an explanation of why you are the best candidate for the position.