Overview

The intern will conduct research on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, Least Developed Countries, and economic and social development within the Department of Economic and Social Affairs.

Tasks Summary

• Conduct research with strong emphasis on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, Least Developed Countries, economic and social development.
• Conduct country-specific research on country experiences related to LDC graduation, macroeconomic, and environmental policy issues.
• Provide assistance on meeting organization, communication and dissemination of the work of the Development Policy Branch

Experience Requirements

Qualification Requirements

• be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
• be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent). Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme.

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 advantage.

Contract Duration: 3 months

Work Modality:

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.