Intern - Economic Affairs
Organizational Context
The Financing for Sustainable Development Office (FSDO) within the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) supports the intergovernmental process on Financing for Development (FFD). FSDO promotes policy coherence, aligns financial frameworks with global goals, monitors progress on the Addis Ababa Action Agenda, and mobilizes resources for the 2030 Agenda and SDGs. This internship is within the FSDO team.
Job Purpose
This internship provides substantive support and secretariat services to the intergovernmental process on Financing for Development (FFD), specifically focusing on the preparations, execution, and support for the upcoming FfD Forum. The intern will work directly with the core team organizing and executing the Forum's preparatory activities. The role contributes to promoting policy coherence, aligning financial frameworks with global development goals, monitoring progress on the Addis Ababa Action Agenda, and mobilizing financial resources to accelerate the 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The intern will gain practical experience in research, document drafting, and logistical support for major international forums, contributing to the successful organization and execution of the FfD Forum.
Responsibilities
Conduct web and open-source research to support background documentation, concept notes, and project preparation for the FfD Forum. Compile statistical data into spreadsheets for analytical reviews and policy briefings. Monitor global media and draft daily news summaries on financing for development topics. Assist with preliminary research, formatting, and drafting of official Forum documents. Attend preparatory conferences, intergovernmental meetings, and side events to observe and draft summary notes. Support the gathering of background notes and drafting of outlines for speeches and remarks. Provide logistical, operational, and administrative support before and during FfD Forum conferences and events. Assist with formatting and updating presentation materials, visual decks, and online web content. Support the collection of participant feedback and operational metrics for post-Forum evaluation.
Work Experience
Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study closely related to the internship is required. Applicants must meet specific academic enrollment or completion criteria for university degrees (bachelor's, master's, or PhD).
Skills
Research and data compilation, document drafting and formatting, media monitoring, logistical and administrative support, communication, presentation material development, web content updating.