About Department of Economic and Social Affairs

Department of Economic and Social Affairsis part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This internship offers a unique opportunity for a motivated individual to gain hands-on experience in international development and international cooperation and sustainable development. Working with Department of Economic and Social Affairs, you will contribute to meaningful projects that address global challenges and promote sustainable development. You will develop valuable professional skills while working in a multicultural, international environment alongside experienced professionals.

Key Details

• Job Title:Intern
• Grade:I-1
• Location:New York, United States
• Department:Department of Economic and Social Affairs
• Contract Type:Internship
• Salary:Unpaid

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: Applicants must meet on 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). (c) knowledge of Python, R or similar is desirable.
• Academic Qualifications: Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work. experience.
• Academic Qualifications: However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Masters or Ph.D.
• Academic Qualifications: Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelors, Masters or PH.D.
• Academic Qualifications: Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application.
• Academic Qualifications: Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.
• Academic Qualifications: Applicants should have good knowledge of standard software application, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Teams.
• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship.

Skills

• Statistics interns typically report to the Chief of a Section or to a Statistician.
• The DESA/SD internship is for two months with an opportunity for extension, depending on the needs of the department.
• For more information about the Office, please visit https://unstats.un.org/home/.
• The internship is UNPAID and full-time.
• Interns work five days per week (35 hours).
• The unpaid internship is designed to be in person and full-time at the New York duty station.
• These internship positions are located in different branches of the Statistical Division (SD) of DESA.
• The interns will contribute to various statistical projects and tasks supporting the division’s work on data collection, analysis, and dissemination.
• The interns report to the Chief of Section or Unit, or to another SD staff member.
• The interns will contribute to data collection, validation, analysis, and visualization projects within the Statistical Division, including support for statistical databases, software development, and preparation of reports, legal texts, and other documentation.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply