Economic Affairs InternNew
Pay and conditions
Salary
Unpaid
Hardship
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Job Description
Supports the Financing for Sustainable Development Office on the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee for a UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation. The intern researches tax matters and development cooperation, drafts and reviews papers and briefing materials, assists conferences and intergovernmental meetings, analyses information on tax policy and treaties, and prepares summaries and other materials for senior UN officials.
Key Details
Department
Financing for Sustainable Development Office, Department of Economic and Social Affairs
Position details
Experience level
Student
Minimum experience
No minimum listed
Category
Intern
Employment type
Internship / Full-time
Arrangement
Hybrid
Education
Bachelor degree
Contract duration
2-6 months
Work hours
35 hours per week
Language Requirements
Required
English
Desired
Another official language
Summary of Responsibilities
- Draft and review papers, presentations and reports
- Research and analyse tax matters
- Assist conferences and intergovernmental meetings
- Prepare briefing notes and speeches
- Prepare summaries of meetings
Role Requirements
- Enrolled in or completed a graduate programme, or final year of a bachelor's programme
- Computer literacy in standard software applications
- Fluency in English
- No professional experience is required
Desired Criteria
- Knowledge of an additional official United Nations language
Skills to Have
Additional info
- Designed as an in-person full-time internship with flexible work arrangements possible
- Unpaid internship; applicants bear travel, visa, accommodation and living costs
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from DESA Careers, on 17 Aug 2026.