Economic Affairs Intern

United Nations - UN Economic Commission for Africa

Internship Closes 01 Apr 2026 11 days left

Overview

The intern will contribute to the work of the Connectivity and Infrastructure Development Section by conducting research, compiling and analysing data, and supporting programme and project activities related to transport development in Africa.


Key Responsibilities
  • Assist officers in conducting analytical research on transport development issues, including policy, new technologies, and energy.
  • Compile, process, and analyse information and data on transport in Africa and beyond, potentially using econometric skills and economic modelling.
  • Support officers in conducting programmes and projects related to transport, infrastructure, and economic development.
  • Carry out other tasks as required by the Section and the Division.
Required Experience

No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Applicants are not required to have professional work experience.

Qualifications
  • 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). A field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.
Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in spoken and written English or French is required for the internship.
Languages Preferred
Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.
Contract Duration
6 months
Work Modality
Not specified
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.
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