**Responsibilities**:
Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background and the internship period. Duties may include:
- Conduct literature reviews for research topics in the area of development economics
- Draft sections and chapters for documents on development economics
- Conduct quantitative analysis if necessary for different research topics
- Bring in own research ideas
- Support other tasks of the team
Competencies
- Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
- Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Education
To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met:
(a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or,
(b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent).
Job - Specific Qualification
For this internship, studies in the area of Economics, Development Economics, Finance or related area are desirable.
Work Experience
For this internship, knowledge and skills conducting economic research work is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
Fluency in English or Spanish is required. Knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language would be an asset.
NOTE: "Fluency" equals a rating of ''fluent'' in all four areas (speak, read,write, and understand) and ¨knowledge of¨ equals a rating of ''confident'' in two of the four areas.
Assessment
Special Notice
The internship is UNPAID. All costs of travel and accommodation, including living expenses, must be covered by the intern or any relevant sponsoring institution.
- Degree programme (What are you currently studying or what have you studied ?)
- Graduation Date (When will you graduate or when did you graduate from the programme?)
- List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in.
- List your top three areas of interest.
- Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme.
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United Nations Considerations
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.
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No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.
