Intern - Economic Affairs
Department of Economic and Social Affairs · NEW YORK · Apply by November 2, 2026
About this role
Work Location This internship is designed to be in-person and full-time (35 hours) but can be adjusted based on request by the successful candidate. Expected duration 2-6 months / 01 Dec 2026 Duties and Responsibilities The Financing for Sustainable Development Office (FSDO) within the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) provides substantive support and secretariat services to the intergovernmental process on Financing for Development (FFD). FSDO works to promote policy coherence, align financial frameworks with global development goals, monitor progress on the Addis Ababa Action Agenda, and mobilize financial resources to accelerate the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This internship is structured specifically around the preparations, execution, and substantive support for the upcoming Financing for Development (FfD) Forum. The selected intern will work directly as part of the core team organizing and executing the Forum's preparatory activities. Under the overall supervision of an Economic Affairs Officer within FSDO, the intern will support the FfD Forum preparation team through the following key tasks: Substantive Support…