JOB OVERVIEW
Organization: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)
Positions: Intern-Sales/Marketing Assistant, Intern-Meeting Services Assistant
Job Type: Internship
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Application Deadline: June 14, 2026
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is committed to advancing inclusion, gender parity, and diversity in its workforce. In line with the United Nations Disability Inclusion Strategy and the System-wide Strategy on Gender Parity, ECA is undertaking targeted outreach efforts to attract candidates from underrepresented groups, including persons with disabilities.
This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to ECA’s diversity, equity, and inclusion agenda while gaining valuable experience within the United Nations system.
Position 1: Intern – Sales/Marketing Assistant
Required Qualifications
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
- Be enrolled in a graduate degree programme (Master’s degree or higher) at the time of application and throughout the internship period; OR
- Be enrolled in a university programme where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages and have completed at least four years of full-time study toward a degree; OR
- Be in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree programme; OR
- Have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD programme.
Experience
- No professional work experience is required.
- Applicants must have a field of study closely related to the internship area.
Additional Information
- Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Applicants may be asked to provide proof of academic status or degree completion.
- Candidates who have previously completed a UN internship should indicate the UN entity and internship dates.
Duty Station
Addis Ababa
Position 2: Intern – Meeting Services Assistant
Required Qualifications
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
- Be enrolled in a graduate degree programme (Master’s degree or higher) at the time of application and throughout the internship period; OR
- Be enrolled in a university programme where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages and have completed at least four years of full-time study toward a degree; OR
- Be in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree programme; OR
- Have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD programme.
Experience
- No professional work experience is required.
- Applicants must have a field of study closely related to the internship area.
Duty Station
Addis Ababa
Internship Conditions
- Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations.
- Travel, accommodation, visa, and living expenses are the responsibility of the intern or sponsoring institution.
- Non-citizens or non-residents may be required to obtain appropriate visa and work authorization documents before beginning the internship.
Diversity and Inclusion
UNECA encourages applications from:
- Women
- Persons with disabilities
- Candidates from diverse backgrounds
Reasonable accommodations may be provided during the recruitment and selection process where appropriate.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should apply through the official United Nations Careers Portal using the links provided for each position.
Important Notes
- No work experience is required.
- Applicants must provide proof of enrollment or degree completion when requested.
- Job openings will be removed from the UN Careers Portal at 11:59 PM (New York Time) on the closing date.
- The United Nations does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
- The United Nations never requests applicants’ banking information during recruitment.
Application Deadline
June 14, 2026
Location
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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