Economic Affairs Intern

Organizational Context

The Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (OHRLLS) is part of the UN Secretariat. This internship offers an opportunity to contribute to the work of OHRLLS, focusing on the unique challenges and development needs of these country groups.

Job Purpose

This internship aims to provide practical experience within the UN Secretariat, specifically within the Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (OHRLLS). The intern will support the office's mandate by assisting in various tasks, contributing to research, document preparation, and event support. This role is designed to offer hands-on experience in international affairs, policy support, and intergovernmental processes, enhancing the intern's understanding of global development issues and the UN system's operational functions. The internship duration is typically 2-6 months, with the possibility of extension based on departmental needs.

Responsibilities

Interns will provide assistance in drafting and preparing official documents, attend and summarize conferences and meetings, and conduct document, legal, and internet research. Responsibilities also include providing assistance during conferences, working on web presentations, evaluating projects, compiling statistics, performing media analysis, and assisting with speechwriting. Daily duties will be tailored to the intern's background and the specific needs of the assigned office, ensuring a diverse range of learning experiences within the 35-hour work week under staff supervision.

Work Experience

No professional work experience is required for this internship. However, applicants must be pursuing or have completed a relevant university degree. The focus is on academic background and potential rather than prior professional engagement.

Skills

Drafting and preparing official documents, attending and summarizing conferences/meetings, document/legal/internet research, conference assistance, web presentation development, project evaluation, statistics compilation, media analysis, speechwriting, fluency in English (written and spoken), knowledge of an additional official UN language is an asset.

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