UNHQ, in-person and full-time (35 hours/week), with flexibility based on candidate request.
Expected Duration
2-3 months, with possibility of extension up to 6 months, depending on departmental needs.
Duties and Responsibilities
Support the International Tax and Development Cooperation Branch (ITDCB) of the Financing for Sustainable Development Office (FSDO), UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs.
Assist in the production and dissemination of UN Tax Committee publications, including handbooks, model tax provisions, and toolkits.
Work with substantive experts, professional editors, and graphic designers to ensure publications meet quality standards and are print-ready.
Core responsibilities include:
Proofread publications at multiple stages: compare draft texts against Committee-approved versions, check professionally edited manuscripts for accuracy, and review typeset PDFs.
Check editorial changes and flag substantive alterations for supervisor review.
Verify citations, references, web links, and cross-references in complex technical documents.
Review formatting and layout of typeset publications to identify errors or inconsistencies.
Support production timelines by completing tasks promptly and reporting issues to supervisors.
Additional duties may include:
Conduct research, fact-checking, and compile information on international tax matters (e.g., tax treaties, transfer pricing, VAT/GST, environmental taxation, digitalization of tax administration).
Draft or review briefing notes, talking points, or summaries of technical content for various audiences.
Attend and summarize meetings, workshops, or conferences (in-person or virtual).
Support preparation of presentations, reports, or other materials related to the Committee’s work.
Carry out ad hoc assignments related to branch activities.
Interns work five days per week under supervision and may have Flexible Work Arrangements (remote, hybrid, part-time) for visa purposes.
Qualifications/Special Skills
Must meet one of the following at the time of application:
Enrolled in or have completed a graduate school program (second university degree or higher).
Enrolled in or have completed the final academic year of a first university degree program (bachelor’s or equivalent).
Field of study: economics, law, public policy, international relations, development, communications, journalism, or related fields.
Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills in English with attention to detail.
Computer literacy in standard applications, including MS Office and Adobe Suite (particularly Acrobat).
Experience with editorial work such as student newspapers, magazines, journals, blogs, or other publications.
Desirable qualifications:
Interest or familiarity with international tax, development finance, or economic policy.
Experience working with technical or academic publications.
Familiarity with InDesign or other desktop publishing software.
Familiarity with style guides (e.g., UN Editorial Manual, Chicago Manual of Style).
Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
Note: Professional work experience is not required. Proof of enrollment or completion must be provided.
Languages
Fluency in English is required.
Knowledge of additional UN languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is an asset.
Additional Information
Internship is UNPAID and full-time.
Flexible Work Arrangements (remote, hybrid, part-time) may be offered depending on candidate circumstances.
Intern Specific Information
Interns are not financially remunerated.
Costs for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or sponsoring institutions.
Non-citizen interns may need appropriate visas and work authorization; candidates should verify requirements before accepting the internship.
Deadline : Nov 14, 2025
About the Organization
The Department of Economic and Social Affairs of the United Nations Secretariat is a vital interface between global policies in the economic, social and environmental spheres and national action. The Department works in three main interlinked areas: it compiles, generates and analyses a wide range of economic, social and environmental data and information on which Member States of the United Nations draw to review common problems and to take stock of policy options; it facilitates the negotiations of Member States in many intergovernmental bodies on joint courses of action to address ongoing or emerging global challenges; and it advises interested Governments on the ways and means of translating policy frameworks developed in United Nations conferences and summits into programmes at the country level and, through technical assistance, helps build national capacities.
Start your application
Applications for this position must be completed on the recruiting organization's website.
