Research and Financial Landscape for Development

Overview

The intern will support the Financial Landscape for Development project as a research assistant, conducting desk reviews, data collection, and contributing to report drafting.

Tasks Summary

• Conduct desk reviews and data collection.
• Update existing information.
• Support online research related coordination tasks, including expert interviews.
• Document and follow up on discussions and agreements.
• Contribute to the drafting of the Financial Landscape for Development Report.
• Produce two policy briefs and design templates for future updates.
• Support organization and documentation of meetings and interviews, including surveys, questionnaires, aide memories, and notes of agreements.
• Prepare inputs and background materials for meetings.
• Assist in coordination of online tasks and follow up activities.
• Contribute to planning and logistics for events and consultations as needed.

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

• To be enrolled in an undergraduated or graduate programme
• Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s .
• Good command of standard software applications, particularly MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to draft basic concept notes and contribute to documentation and knowledge products.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with attention to detail.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluent in Spanish is required

Languages Preferred: English an advantage

Contract Duration: 6 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.