Economic Affairs - Intern

Job Description

Work Location

• In person
• Remote

Expected Duration

• 2–6 months

Duties and Responsibilities
The internship with the Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (OHRLLS):

• Is for two months, with a possible extension up to six months, depending on departmental needs
• Is unpaid and primarily designed to be in person and full-time at the New York duty station
• May offer flexible work arrangements (hybrid or remote) depending on the candidate’s situation, including temporary arrangements to facilitate G-4 visa processing
• Involves working five days a week (35 hours), under the supervision of a staff member

Daily responsibilities may vary based on the intern’s background, assigned office, and the internship period, and may include:

• Drafting and preparing official documents
• Attending and summarizing conferences and meetings
• Conducting document, legal, and internet research
• Assisting during conferences
• Contributing to web presentations
• Evaluating projects
• Compiling statistics
• Conducting media analysis
• Assisting with speechwriting

Qualifications / Special Skills
Applicants must meet one of the following academic criteria at the time of application:

• Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (Master’s degree or equivalent)
• Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent)

Additional requirements:

• Must be computer literate in standard software applications
• No prior professional experience is required
• Training, coursework, or skills should be relevant to the work of the United Nations
• Must be pursuing or have completed studies in a field closely related to the internship

Applicants should be prepared to:

• Indicate which eligibility criterion they meet
• Attach relevant academic documentation
• Provide an official certificate upon request

Languages

• Fluency in spoken and written English is required
• Knowledge of another official UN language is an asset (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish)

Additional Information: Intern-Specific Details

• Internships are unpaid; travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of the intern or their sponsoring institution
• Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the host country may need to obtain appropriate visa and work authorization
• Successful candidates are expected to discuss visa requirements before accepting the offer

Deadline : Jul 15, 2025