Economic Affairs Intern

The internship is offered by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in the Africa Section of the Policy Analysis and Research Branch. The intern will provide research support, assist in drafting documents, support data management and analysis, and attend conferences, either in-person or remotely.

Responsibilities

• Provide general research support for ongoing and emerging research activities.
• Assist in the preparation, drafting, and review of research documents, technical background papers, and policy-oriented publications.
• Support the collection, compilation, cleaning, and management of datasets, as well as quantitative and qualitative analysis using appropriate research tools and methodologies.
• Undertake descriptive statistical analysis and prepare tables, graphs, and other visual materials to support research findings.
• Assist in drafting and preparing official documents, statements, presentations, and other reports.
• Assist in preparing, fundraising for and implementing technical assistance projects.
• Attend and summarize online and/or Geneva-based in-person conferences and meetings.

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 economics, statistics, data science or related area.
• Knowledge of econometrics is required.
• No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme.
• Should be computer literate in standard software applications.
• Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
• Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, including willingness to understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
• Fluency spoken and written in English is required.

Skills

• Econometrics
• Economic Research
• Data Analysis
• Statistical Analysis
• Data Management
• Policy Analysis
• Report Writing
• Conference Support
• Standard Software Applications
• Computer Literacy

Languages

English