Intern, Economic Affairs

Overview

The intern will support the Sub-regional Office for Eastern Africa (SRO-EA) in producing analytical elements for documents and reports, researching sustainable economic development, and liaising with stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Produces analytical, quantitative and qualitative elements required for the elaboration of documents and reports;
• Research and analyze topics relating to sustainable economic development in Eastern Africa;
• Draft and edit publications, papers and other documents;
• Liaise with SRO-EA stakeholders on key development topics for Africa;
• Support organization of meetings and events;
• Assist with outreach activities;
• Participate in day-to-day operational tasks of SRO-EA;
• Performs administrative tasks as assigned.

Required Experience

Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme.

Qualifications

Applicants must be enrolled in a degree programme in a graduate school (second university degree or higher); or if pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages, have completed at least four years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree. Knowledge of MS Office.

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