Intern - Economic Affairs

Assist with economic affairs and sustainable development research activities.

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UN DESA - Department of Economic and Social Affairs

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Application deadline 1 year ago: Saturday 12 Oct 2024 at 03:59 UTC

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Overview

Assist with economic affairs and sustainable development research activities.

You have:

  • Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) or be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
  • Fluency in spoken and written English.
  • Knowledge of an additional official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is an asset.

Contract

This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.

Work Location

To be determined

Expected duration

Up to six months

Duties and Responsibilities

The Financing for Sustainable Development Office (FSDO) / Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) internship is for three months with an opportunity for extension, pending on the needs of the Department. The internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the Department or Office to which they are assigned. The unpaid internship is designed to be in person and full-time at the New York duty station. Depending on the situation of the successful candidates, the internship may also offer a Flexible Work Arrangement to be conducted fully remote, hybrid (in-person and remote), and/or in part-time.

Qualifications/special skills

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); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the Internship Programme. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an asset: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

Additional Information

Not available.

Intern Specific text

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you conducted research on an economic topic? This question assesses your practical experience and understanding of economic research methodologies. Provide specific details of what the research involved and the outcomes.
How do you prioritize tasks when working on multiple projects? The interviewer wants to gauge your organizational skills and ability to manage time effectively. Pro members can see the explanation.
What motivates you to work in the field of economic affairs? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle feedback and criticism of your work? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a relevant university project or experience that prepared you for this internship role. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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