Internship in Economic Affairs to Support NCA Forum on SDGs and SPECA Activities

Supports ESCAP’s North and Central Asia office with research on the SDGs, SPECA and regional connectivity, while coordinating stakeholders and events. The internship contributes analysis, policy documentation, outreach and administrative support for regional cooperation and sustainable development.

• Research sustainable development, SPECA and regional connectivity issues
• Collect and analyse quantitative and qualitative information for policy work
• Support preparation of background notes, presentations and technical documents
• Coordinate stakeholder meetings, consultations and regional events
• Draft correspondence, summaries, outreach content and meeting records
• Maintain documentation and knowledge resources for assigned activities
• Support liaison with governments, partners and participating organisations
• Provide administrative support for programme and office activities

• Enrolment in or completion of a graduate programme, or enrolment in the final academic year of a first university degree
• Academic studies in economics, international development, public policy, international relations or a related field
• Availability for a full-time internship of three to six months

• Knowledge of another official United Nations language

• Economic Research
• Policy Analysis
• Quantitative Research
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Event Support
• Technical Writing
• Documentation
• Outreach
• Administrative Support

• The internship is unpaid and may be completed in person or remotely
• The intern is responsible for travel, visa, accommodation and living expenses