Intern - Economic Affairs
Assist in economic research and support for Africa's development initiatives.
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Overview
Assist in economic research and support for Africa's development initiatives.
You have:
- Must be enrolled in or have completed a graduate school program (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
- Must be enrolled in or have completed the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
- Good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams.
- Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship.
- Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.
Contract
This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.
Work Location
This internship is designed to be in-person and full-time (35 hours) but can be adjusted based on request by the successful candidate.
Expected duration
3-6 months beginning March 2025
Duties and Responsibilities
The position is located in the Policy Analysis and Monitoring Branch in the Office of the Special Adviser on Africa (OSAA). OSAA has a mandate to enhance international support for Africa's development and security through its advocacy and analytical work; assist the Secretary-General in improving coherence and coordination of the UN System support to Africa; facilitate inter-governmental deliberations on Africa at the global level, in particular relating to the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD); and establish a monitoring mechanism to review commitments made towards Africa’s development. The intern has the following duties and responsibilities: 1. In-Depth Research: Explore financing for development, illicit financial flows, remittances, diaspora finance, debt relief, and credit rating agencies. 2. Document Preparation and Event Coordination: Draft reports, briefings, presentations, and organize technical meetings, webinars, and workshops. 3. Conference and Meeting Support: Attend and assist in preparing reports for conferences and meetings. 4. Data and Statistical Analysis: Provide data and statistical support for financing for development initiatives.
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). Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work. experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. Applicants should have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage. 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 research project you worked on and your role in it? | This question assesses your research capabilities and experience in a relevant field. | Highlight specific contributions you made, methodologies used, and results achieved. |
| Tell us about a time you had to prepare a presentation or report. How did you organize your content? | The interviewer wants to see your ability to communicate complex information effectively. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you approach data analysis for a financing development initiative? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps would you take to coordinate a technical meeting or workshop? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What is your understanding of illicit financial flows and their impact on development? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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