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:Programme Monitoring and Evaluation 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 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 bachelors degree or equivalent).
• Academic Qualifications: Applicants must be computer literate and have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Teams.
• Academic Qualifications: The successful applicant must be detail oriented, diligent, and deliver high-quality documents.
• Academic Qualifications: Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study in business administration, programme management, economics, political science, international relations, public administration, evaluation or a related field is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Expertise with data collection and visualization tools will be an advantage.
• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship.
• Language: Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an asset.
• Language: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat..
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

• Support the review of DESAs proposed programme plan for 2027 by the Committee for Programme and Coordination and other Committees;
• Contribute to the drafting and reviewing of monitoring and evaluation reports, including evaluations and audits conducted by oversight bodies;
• Assist in data collection, review and analysis of responses to evaluations and audits conducted by oversight bodies;
• Support the follow-up to the implementation of findings and recommendations of internal and external evaluations;
• Research, analyze and present information gathered from diverse sources on economic, social and sustainable development topics;

Benefits

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

How to Apply