Economic Affairs Intern
Quick answer
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development is hiring an Economic Affairs Intern (GENEVA, Remote or In-Person basis) to support the Productive Capacities and Sustainable Development Branch with technical assistance and project proposal development. No compensation is provided.
- Role
- Economic Affairs Intern
- Organization
- United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
- Location
- GENEVA, Remote or In-Person basis
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Other
The role
The position is in the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and involves supporting the Productive Capacities and Sustainable Development (PCSD) Branch in various tasks related to technical assistance and project proposal development.
What you'll do
- Support the Branch in the implementation of technical assistance to strengthen productive capacities holistically in various developing countries
- Collect and synthesize information and prepare summary notes for broader sectoral studies
- Support project proposal development to assist in productive capacities development in African countries, LDCs and other target regions
What it takes
- Enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher)
- Enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent)
- 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
- Be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent
- Be proficient in standard software applications
What you'll bring
How we treat you
None
Frequently asked questions
Where is the internship located?
The internship can be done remotely or in-person in GENEVA.
What is the compensation for this internship?
The internship is unpaid.
What are the key qualifications required?
Applicants must be enrolled in or have completed a university degree, have a keen interest in the work of the United Nations, and be proficient in standard software applications.
How do I apply for this internship?
Applicants should submit a complete online application including a cover note and personal history profile by the application deadline.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Conference on Trade and Development's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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