Overview

The Economic Affairs Intern will assist in drafting and preparing documents, attending meetings and conferences, and conducting research on trade and economic development in Least Developed Countries.

Tasks Summary

• Assist in drafting and preparing documents such as project proposals, reports, policy analysis and briefs, papers, workshop presentations, etc.
• Attend online conferences, meetings and provide report summary.
• Assist during conferences and events preparing project documents and training materials.
• Attend online office meetings.
• Assist in the elaboration of research documents on trade and economic development in Least Developed Countries (market access, trade policy, regional integration, rules of origin, geographical indications).
• Assist in the evaluation and implementation of technical assistance projects.
• Compiles statistics, databases and use statistical tools to analyze data.

Experience Requirements

Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.

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 level or equivalent).
• University degree must be in the area of economics, political science, development studies or any related area.
• Should be computer literate in standard software applications.

Other Details

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

Languages Preferred: Knowledge of French is an asset.

Contract Duration: 23/02/2026 - 22/05/2026

Work Modality: in-person or remote

Remuneration: The Internship Programme is unpaid. All costs of travel, accommodation, medical insurance and living expenses must be covered by the intern.