UNECA Internship Vacancy – CFND-Intern, Economic Affairs | United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

JOB OVERVIEW

Company: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)
Position: CFND-Intern, Economic Affairs
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Job Type: Internship
Deadline: May 7, 2025

About UNECA
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) is committed to empowering Africa by providing innovative solutions to foster socioeconomic development and transformation. Guided by the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the African Union’s Agenda 2063, UNECA works to ensure that Africa’s resources contribute to sustainable growth and development. The commission is at the forefront of shaping Africa’s future through strategic partnerships, research, and advocacy.

Position: CFND-Intern, Economic Affairs
As a CFND-Intern at UNECA, you will have the unique opportunity to support efforts that promote the socioeconomic development and transformation of Africa through sustainable resource extraction and processing. This is a valuable opportunity for recent graduates or students with a passion for Africa’s development and the global green minerals boom.

Key Responsibilities:

1. African Resource Outlook
   • Contribute to ongoing research and publications on Africa’s mineral resources and their role in development.
2. Assistance on ECA Mineral Work
   • Assist with activities related to the African Mining Vision and the African Green Minerals Strategy.
   • Support activities that align with global frameworks such as the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

Qualifications/Skills:

• Be enrolled in or have completed a graduate school programme (Master’s degree or higher) or be enrolled in the final year of a first university degree programme (Bachelor’s level or equivalent).
• Knowledge of global and regional frameworks for sustainable development, including Agenda 2030, Africa Mining Vision, AfCFTA, and AU Agenda 2063.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with a focus on economic affairs and sustainable development.
• Familiarity with the mineral-based development challenges and opportunities in Africa is a plus.

Internship Details:

• This is an unpaid internship; candidates are responsible for travel, accommodation, and living expenses.
• Interns must arrange for their visa and work/employment authorization if not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken.
• Successful candidates should discuss visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

How to Apply

For detailed application instructions, please visit the official UNECA careers portal:

Deadline: All applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on May 7, 2025.

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.

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