JOB OVERVIEW
- Organization: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)
- Position: Intern – Macroeconomics, Finance and Governance Division (MAS)
- Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Job Type: Internship
- Compensation: Unpaid (UN Internship Programme)
- Application Deadline: January 28, 2026
About the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) works to promote inclusive and sustainable economic development across Africa. ECA is committed to advancing diversity, inclusion, and gender parity in its workforce, in line with the United Nations Disability Inclusion Strategy and the System-wide Strategy on Gender Parity.
As part of this commitment, ECA conducts targeted outreach to attract candidates from underrepresented groups, including persons with disabilities, ensuring equal opportunity and inclusive recruitment practices.
Position: Intern – Macroeconomics, Finance and Governance Division (MAS)
This internship provides a valuable opportunity to support ECA’s work in macroeconomics, finance, governance, and inclusive development. Interns will contribute to research, analysis, and outreach activities aligned with the UN’s diversity, equity, and inclusion agenda.
Eligibility Criteria and Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following at the time of application:
- Be enrolled in a Master’s or PhD programme (or equivalent)
- Have completed a Master’s or PhD programme within the last one (1) year
- Field of study must be closely related to macroeconomics, finance, governance, public policy, or a related discipline
Professional Experience
- No prior professional work experience is required
- Academic training, coursework, or skills must be relevant to the internship role and beneficial to the United Nations
Technical Skills
Applicants must demonstrate good computer literacy, including:
- MS Word
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Excel
- MS Teams
Competencies and Personal Attributes
- Strong interest in the work and values of the United Nations
- Commitment to the principles of the UN Charter
- Ability to work effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
- Respect, tolerance, and cultural sensitivity
- Openness to understanding different perspectives and viewpoints
Internship Conditions
- Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations
- All travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of the intern or a sponsoring institution
- Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of Ethiopia may need to obtain the appropriate visa and work authorization
- Selected candidates should confirm visa requirements before accepting the offer
Important Notice:
The United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. The UN does not request bank account information from applicants.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application through the official United Nations Careers Portal.
- Review the internship vacancy details carefully
- Complete the online application
- Submit before the deadline
Note: Job openings will be removed from the portal at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the closing date.
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