Overview

The internship is located in the Trade Policy and Facilitation Section (TPFS) of the Trade, Investment and Innovation Division (TIID) within UN ESCAP. The role supports the mandate of ESCAP to promote inclusive economic, social and environmental development and support regional cooperation and integration in the Asia-Pacific region.

Tasks Summary

• - Background research, literature reviews and drafting inputs including contributions to ESCAP publications on issues related to trade, trade policies, regional integration, trade facilitation, paperless trade, trade related sustainable development issues.
• Support various meetings and studies related to the Framework Agreement on facilitation of cross-border paperless trade in Asia and the Pacific
• Support for the UN Network of Experts for Paperless Trade and Transport in Asia and the Pacific (UNNExT) and the Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA) including work to improve research dissemination by various channels (e.g. social media, webpage)
• Support for section events, including through the website and social media
• Logistical support for training events, conferences and meetings
• Other tasks as required by the work programme

Experience Requirements

No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme.

Qualification Requirements

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, applicants must, at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements: (a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or, (b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent). Candidate must be studying or have a degree in Economics preferred.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship.

Languages Preferred: Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an asset.

Contract Duration: 3-6 months

Work Modality: Remote and onsite

Remuneration: 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.