Economic Affairs Intern
Quick answer
The Department of Economic and Social Affairs is offering an in-person, full-time internship in New York, starting in October 2026, for a minimum of two months with an opportunity for extension up to six months.
- Role
- Economic Affairs Intern
- Organization
- Department of Economic and Social Affairs
- Location
- UNHQ, New York
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Other
The role
The internship is designed to be in-person and full-time (35 hours) but can be adjusted based on request by the successful candidate.
What you'll do
- Assistance in drafting, reviewing and preparing papers, presentations, studies, reports and any other relevant documents
- Attending, providing assistance, and summarizing conferences and meetings, including virtual meetings
- Research, compilation and analysis of information in tax matters
- Preparing and providing input for briefing notes, talking points, speeches and similar materials on tax matters and development cooperation issues for senior UN officials
- Following relevant intergovernmental meetings (including virtual meetings) of the General Assembly and Economic and Social Council, and preparing draft summaries
- Assisting with any other ad hoc assignments related to the work of the office
What it takes
- Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher)
- Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent)
- Subject to review on a case-by-case basis, applicants within a few years from graduation who could not apply earlier and who are in an early stage of their careers; as a first-time entry into the workforce; are changing careers or due to compelling family circumstances
- Fluency in spoken and written English is required
- Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an asset
- Computer literate in standard software applications
What you'll bring
How we treat you
None
Frequently asked questions
Where is the internship located?
The internship is located in UNHQ, New York.
Is the internship paid?
The internship is UNPAID.
What are the key qualifications required?
Applicants must be enrolled in or have completed a graduate or first university degree programme, be fluent in spoken and written English, and be computer literate in standard software applications.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the provided link: https://inspira.un.org/psp/PUNA1J/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Action=A&UNAction=Apply&JobOpeningId=282960&languageCd=ENG
Is the internship flexible?
The internship can be adjusted based on the request of the successful candidate, and may also offer a Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA) to be conducted fully remote, hybrid (in-person and remote), and/or temporary FWA for the purpose of G-4 visa processing.
How to apply
Apply directly on Department of Economic and Social Affairs's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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