Economic Affairs Intern
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development · GENEVA · Apply by October 26, 2026
About this role
Work Location In-person or remote basis Expected duration 09/11/26 - 05/02/27 Duties and Responsibilities The position is in the United Nations Conference for Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The Internship Programme is unpaid and full-time, i.e., an intern is expected to work five days per week (40 hours). The internship is offered either on an in-person or remote basis. The position is located in the Africa Section of the Policy Analysis and Research Branch of the Division for Africa, Least Developed Countries and Special Programmes (ALDC). The internship will tentatively start on 9 November 2026 for an initial period of three months, with an opportunity for extension up to six months, pending on the needs of the department. RESPONSIBILITIES: Training and mentoring will be provided all along the internship. Under the supervision of the Chief of Africa Section, the intern will perform the following functions: - Provide general research support for ongoing and emerging research activities, as required. - Assist in the preparation, drafting, and review of research documents, technical background papers, and policy-oriented publications on topics to be determined. - Support the…