JOB OVERVIEW

Organization: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)
Position: ACS Intern on Data Analysis
Job Type: Internship
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Application Deadline: August 21, 2026

About the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) is committed to advancing sustainable development across Africa through evidence-based policymaking, research, and capacity building. As part of the United Nations system, UNECA promotes inclusive economic growth, regional integration, and the use of reliable statistical data to support development.

In line with the United Nations Disability Inclusion Strategy and the System-wide Strategy on Gender Parity, UNECA is conducting targeted outreach to attract candidates from underrepresented groups, including persons with disabilities.

This internship provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to UNECA’s diversity, equity, and inclusion agenda while gaining valuable experience in data analysis, statistics, and policy research.

Position: ACS Intern on Data Analysis

Educational Qualification

Applicants should meet one of the following requirements:

• Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate degree program (Master’s degree or equivalent, or higher).

OR

• Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a Bachelor’s degree program (minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent).

Preferred Qualification

• Completion of a Master’s degree or enrollment in a Ph.D. program in a development-related field is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

The successful intern will be responsible for:

• Profile emerging data sources and evaluate their suitability for addressing data gaps.
• Compile metadata from national and international statistical websites.
• Support the harmonization and comparability of African development indicators across multiple databases.
• Assist in developing statistical tools to automate analytical processes.
• Recommend modern tools for statistical data visualization.
• Prepare statistical summaries, methodologies, and analytical findings.
• Support statistical data compilation, analysis, and economic data management.
• Assist with policy-oriented research activities.
• Contribute to dashboard development and data management tools.
• Prepare reports, documentation, and background materials.
• Support capacity-building initiatives and training activities.
• Organize and maintain standardized datasets and statistical records.

Duty Station

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants should apply online through the Careers Portal using the official

Important Notes

• Applications must be submitted before the deadline.
• Vacancy announcements are removed from the UN Careers Portal at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the closing date.
• The United Nations does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process, including application, interviews, processing, or training.
• The United Nations will never request applicants’ bank account information during the recruitment process.

Application Deadline

August 21, 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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