Participate in the Trade Policy and Facilitation Section (TPFS) of the Trade, Investment and Innovation Division of UN ESCAP.
Gain experience working with professional staff and experts on trade and trade policy.
Conduct research and analysis related to trade and trade policy.
Provide training and capacity building for policymakers and researchers.
Deliver advisory services to member governments.
Organize regional dialogues, meetings, and forums.
Focus on development needs of least developed countries and other countries with special needs.
Work under the supervision of a staff member, full-time (35 hours/week), remote or onsite.
Contribute to policy research on trade, digital trade, e-commerce, global value chains, multilateral and regional trade agreements, globalization, and trade-related regulations.
Undertake literature analysis, draft background and discussion documents, and policy notes.
Support the preparation of presentations and training-course materials.
Support data work, including identification of data sources, collection and analysis, and database maintenance.
Edit and format papers.
Support the organization of online or onsite events such as seminars, trainings, online courses, and meetings, including administrative, logistics, communication, and dissemination tasks.
Competencies
Communication: Ability to draft clearly and concisely, good written and oral command of English.
Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
Client Orientation: Sees all service recipients as ‘clients’ and considers their perspective.
Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals consistent with strategies, identifies priorities, and adjusts plans as required.
Special Notice
Mode of internship: Can be remote or onsite depending on visa, travel, or UN premises access.
Interns are UNPAID; travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of the intern or sponsoring institution.
Complete online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required.
Cover Letter must include:
Planned internship period and mode (onsite or remote).
Software skills at a good or excellent level.
Relevant courses in Economics, International Trade Economics, Development Economics, Data Analysis, and International Laws.
Highlights of research or work experience related to the above fields.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Selection Criteria
Commitment to six-month internship (onsite or remote).
Degree or current PhD/postgraduate study in Economics or Law.
Experience in international trade, development policies, or trade-related/international laws.
Experience in data management, analysis, and programming (e.g., Excel, R, Python, web scraping, SQL).
Experience in regulatory analysis or trade agreement analysis.
Excellent drafting skills in English (academic style).
Strong media and communication skills (infographics, video, presentations, social media, copywriting, editing, formatting).
Qualifications/Special Skills
Enrolled in or completed a graduate program (second university degree or higher) or final year of a first university degree (minimum Bachelor’s level).
Degree in Economics preferred.
Relevant training, education, advanced coursework, or skills that benefit the UN during the internship.
Candidates who have completed a 6-month internship in another UN Secretariat entity must have a different advanced degree to apply.
Languages
Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an asset (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish).
Intern Specific Text
Interns are UNPAID. Travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or sponsoring institutions.
Non-citizens or non-permanent residents may require visas or work authorization.
Interns should confirm visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.
Deadline : Nov 12, 2025
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