Internship: Economic Affairs/Data Analytics

Job Description

Job Opening ID: 272627
Job Network : -
Job Family : Economic Affairs (and Sustainable Development)
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NEW YORK
Department/Office : Office of the Special Adviser on Africa
Date Posted : Feb 20, 2026
Deadline : Mar 5, 2026

Work Location: New York

Expected duration: 6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

A. Research & Analytical Support (Clusters 1, 3 & 4)

• Conduct desk research, literature reviews, and synthesize findings into:
  • Analytical summaries
  • Background notes
  • Annotated bibliographies
  • Draft report inputs (tables, figures, narrative sections)
• Contribute analytical content for:
  • The 2026 Flagship Report
  • Policy briefs and fact sheets
  • Presentations and talking points

B. Data Collection & Analysis (Clusters 1, 3 & 4)

• Gather, clean, and organize data on:
  • Financing for development
  • STEM, IP, STI and strategic asset indicators
• Conduct basic statistical analysis and identify trends.
• Prepare charts, graphs, and data visualizations to support analytical work.

C. Support to the Flagship Report (Cluster 1)

• Assist in drafting background materials, data annexes, and consolidated research inputs.
• Conduct consistency checks (data, terminology, references).
• Track contributions, comments, and revisions during internal review processes.

D. Support to the 2026 STI - Strategic Asset Management Webinar (Clusters 3 & 4)

• Assist with:
  • Background materials and speaker notes
  • Coordination with speakers and participants
  • Logistical and documentation support
• Prepare short follow-up summaries post-event.

E. Preparation of Policy and Communication Outputs (Clusters 1, 3 & 4)

• Draft inputs for:
  • Policy briefs
  • Briefing notes
  • Talking points
  • Presentations and meeting documentation

Qualifications/special skills

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
• (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).

Preferably in economics, finance, management, Statistics, Data Analytics, International relations; Political Economy.

Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.

Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. Programme.

Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

For the position advertised, fluency in English is required; knowledge of French is desirable.

Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Additional Information

Not available.

Intern Specific text

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.

Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

Deadline: March 5, 2026