Intern – Peacebuilding and Prevention
Quick answer
The Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia is seeking an intern to assist in research and analysis related to peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and vulnerability in Arab countries, based in Beirut, Lebanon.
- Role
- Intern – Peacebuilding and Prevention
- Organization
- Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA)
- Location
- BEIRUT, UN-House ESCWA
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Other
The role
The intern will assist the team in conducting research and analysis on the drivers of high vulnerability in Arab countries, particularly those affected by conflict and fragility, and support the preparation of background materials, presentations, and reports.
What you'll do
- Assist in conducting research and analysis on the drivers of high vulnerability in Arab countries
- Support the identification and analysis of socioeconomic, institutional, environmental, and governance-related factors
- Collect and compile data and information from different sources
- Support the preparation of background materials, presentations, tables, charts, and visualizations
- Assist in preparing substantive inputs for the cluster's ongoing workstreams and publications
- Perform other related tasks as requested by the supervisor
What it takes
- First-level university degree in social sciences or related fields
- Fluency in English and Arabic
- Demonstrated interest in research and analysis related to peacebuilding, conflict prevention, vulnerability, resilience, and sustainable development
- Ability to undertake desk research, review relevant literature, collect information from different sources, and summarize key findings
- Good analytical and writing skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information and contribute to research papers and reports
- Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative research methods and the use of socioeconomic and development indicators is desirable
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the internship located?
The internship is based in Beirut, UN-House ESCWA.
What is the compensation for this internship?
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations.
What are the key qualifications required?
A first-level university degree in social sciences or related fields, fluency in English and Arabic, and demonstrated interest in research and analysis related to peacebuilding, conflict prevention, vulnerability, resilience, and sustainable development.
How do I apply for this internship?
Applications can be submitted through the provided link until the application deadline.
Is this internship remote?
The internship is based in Beirut, Lebanon, and is not remote.
How to apply
Apply directly on Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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