About the role#
The Economic Affairs Intern will work within the Development Policy Branch of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs. You will report directly to an Economic Affairs Officer, focusing on research and policy analysis related to global development goals and the needs of Least Developed Countries.
What you'll do#
- Research the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, focusing on economic and social development.
- Perform country-specific analysis on LDC graduation, macroeconomic trends, and health or environmental policy issues.
- Assist with the implementation of capacity building activities.
- Help communicate and disseminate the work of the Development Policy Branch.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in or completion of a graduate program, or the final year of an undergraduate degree.
- A field of study closely related to economics or international development.
- Proficiency in MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams.
- Working knowledge of Stata for statistical and econometric analysis.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, NY.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Duration: 3 months.
- This is an unpaid internship.
- This position is full-time.
About United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945. It consists of 193 Member States and focuses on maintaining global peace and security. The organization operates across areas including humanitarian assistance, human rights, and development. It is based in New York and employs over 67,000 people.
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