Economic Affairs Intern

Organizational Context

The Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) serves as a crucial link between global economic, social, and environmental policies and national actions. It operates under the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its associated goals. The Economic Analysis and Policy Division (EAPD) within DESA focuses on research and policy analysis related to global economic trends and development issues.

Job Purpose

This internship within the Economic Analysis and Policy Division (EAPD) of DESA aims to support research and policy analysis on global economic and social development. The intern will contribute to various outputs and projects, with a strong emphasis on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Key contributions include preparing research materials, conducting quantitative data analysis, assisting with capacity-building activities, and supporting team tasks such as communication, presentation development, and database management. The role provides practical experience in economic research and policy support within a UN context.

Responsibilities

The intern will conduct background research, literature reviews, and draft inputs for various division outputs concerning sustainable development and inclusive growth. Responsibilities include performing quantitative data analysis, collecting and visualizing data from diverse sources, and assisting in the implementation of capacity-building initiatives, including communication efforts. The intern will also provide general support to the team's daily activities, which may involve responding to information requests, aiding in the preparation of presentations, servicing meetings, and maintaining databases. This role requires close collaboration with the supervisor on research tasks with a focus on the 2030 Agenda.

Work Experience

Professional work experience is not required for this internship. However, a strong academic background in a relevant field and familiarity with standard office software (MS Word, PowerPoint, Teams) are expected. Working knowledge of statistical/econometric software (e.g., Stata, EViews, R) and experience with large datasets and descriptive statistics are desirable.

Skills

Research and analysis, quantitative data analysis, data visualization, report writing, communication, project support, database management, proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Teams), familiarity with statistical/econometric software (Stata, EViews, R).

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