About Economic Commission for Africa

Economic Commission for Africais 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 Economic Commission for Africa, 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 – Macroeconomics, Finance and Governance Division (MAS)
• Grade:I-1
• Location:Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• Department:Economic Commission for Africa
• Contract Type:Internship
• Salary:Unpaid

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, applicants must, at the time of application, be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (i.e. second-level university degree or equivalent, or higher).
• Academic Qualifications: Notably: Applicants who have graduated (as defined above), if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation. Applicants must be computer literate in standard software applications.
• Academic Qualifications: No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme.
• 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 enrolled in Masters or Ph.D.
• Academic Qualifications: Programme or equivalent, or have completed a 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 applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel and MS Teams..

Skills

• Research and analyze topics relating to sustainable economic development, governance, planning and poverty reduction in Africa
• Provide inputs to and edit publications, papers and other documents
• Liaise with MFGD stakeholders
• Support the organization of meetings and events
• Assist with outreach activities
• Participate in day-to-day operational tasks of the Division. This may include servicing requests for information; support for developing presentations; liaison with partner organizations, etc; and
• Perform administrative tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Master
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