Overview

This internship offers young professionals work experience in a dynamic international team to support the sustainable development agenda in the Philippines. The selected candidate will contribute to the work of the United Nations in the Philippines.

Tasks Summary

• Support the collection and analysis of economic and social studies, papers, reports, and data relevant to the Philippines 2024-2028 United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework and development priorities
• Monitor and summarize recent economic and social trends, policy developments, and relevant news
• Support preparation of briefing notes, background notes, and policy briefs
• Assist with drafting, editing, and formatting reports, presentations, and communication materials
• Support the organization of meetings, consultations, and events related to economic and social policy and programming
• Assist in organizing hybrid and digitally enabled coordination meetings, workshops, and events
• Support preparation and drafting of actionable documentations from meetings.

Experience Requirements

• Familiarity with economic data sources and statistical tools (e.g., Excel, SPSS, or similar) is an advantage
• Good knowledge of standard software applications (MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel); experience or proficiency with the use of innovative and digital tools to enhance data analysis is an asset
• Demonstrated interest in development issues and the work of the United Nations.

Qualification Requirements

• 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) in Economics, Development Studies, Political Economy, Public Policy, or a related field.

Other Details

Languages Required: English and Filipino

Contract Duration: 2 to 6 months

Work Modality: in-person engagement

Remuneration: Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations.