Economic Affairs Intern
Quick answer
The Department of Economic and Social Affairs is seeking an Economic Affairs Intern to support the production of the UN’s flagship publication World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) in a remote, full-time capacity.
- Role
- Economic Affairs Intern
- Organization
- Department of Economic and Social Affairs, United Nations
- Location
- NEW YORK, Remote
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Other
The role
The Economic Affairs Intern will support the production of the UN’s flagship publication World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP), conducting research and providing logistical support for policy seminars and expert group meetings.
What you'll do
- Assist in conducting background research and literature reviews
- Assist with quantitative data analysis
- Assist in updating and improving economic models
- Provide logistical support for policy seminars or expert group meetings
- Prepare a presentation on the work or findings of the internship
- Conduct research on macroeconomic topics and policy issues
What it takes
- Enrolled in or have completed a graduate school programme
- Knowledge of standard software applications
- Working knowledge of statistical/econometric software
- Proven experience in using large-scale datasets and descriptive statistics
- Fluency in spoken and written English
- Additional official UN language is an advantage
What you'll bring
How we treat you
None
Frequently asked questions
Where is the internship located?
The internship is remote and can be adjusted based on the candidate's request.
What is the compensation?
The internship is not financially remunerated by the United Nations.
What are the key qualifications required?
Applicants must be enrolled in or have completed a graduate school programme, have knowledge of standard software applications, and working knowledge of statistical/econometric software.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the provided link until the application deadline.
Is the internship full-time?
Yes, the internship is full-time (35 hours) but can be adjusted based on the candidate's request.
How to apply
Apply directly on Department of Economic and Social Affairs, United Nations's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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