Economic Commission for Africa

Intern, Economic Affairs

Lugar de destino
🇷🇼 Kigali, Rwanda
País / zona
Rwanda
Región
Africa
Sistema ONU
Regional Commission
Nivel
I-1
Categoría
Internship
Familia profesional
Economic Affairs
Publicada
Cierra
en 5 días Origen: 05:59, Jun 11, 2026 Africa/Kigali

Sobre este puesto

An intern position is available at the Sub-regional Office for Eastern Africa (SRO-EA) of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in Kigali, Rwanda. The intern will report to the Director of the SRO-EA and work under his supervision with other professional staff. Key responsibilities include producing analytical content for reports, researching and analyzing sustainable economic development topics in Eastern Africa, drafting and editing publications, liaising with stakeholders, supporting meetings and events, assisting with outreach activities, and performing day-to-day operational tasks such as information requests and presentation support. The role requires a graduate-level student or equivalent with demonstrated ability to interact with diverse cultural backgrounds. Fluency in English is required, and French knowledge is desirable.

Requisitos clave

  • Enrolled in a graduate degree programme
  • Fluency in oral and written English
  • Ability to interact with diverse cultural backgrounds

Deseable

  • Knowledge of French
  • Experience with MS Office

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Requisitos de un vistazo

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Experiencia mín.
No professional work experience required.
Titulación requerida
Applicants must be enrolled in a degree programme in a graduate school (second university degree or higher); or if pursuing studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages, have completed at least four years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree.
Idiomas
English

Work Location

Economic Commission for Africa

Expected duration

2 months

Duties and Responsibilities

These positions are located in the Sub-regional Office for Eastern Africa (SRO-EA) of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA, in Kigali, Rwanda. The interns will report to the Director of the Sub-regional Office. Under his supervision, and in close collaboration with other professional staff, and depending on their level of experience and training, interns at the SROEA will be responsible for the following duties: - Produces analytical, quantitative and qualitative elements required for the elaboration of documents and reports; - Research and analyze topics relating to sustainable economic development in Eastern Africa; - Draft and edit publications, papers and other documents; - Liaise with SRO-EA stakeholders on key development topics for Africa; - Support organization of meetings and events - Assist with outreach activities; - Participate in day-to-day operational tasks of SRO-EA. This may include servicing requests for information; support for developing presentations; liaison with partner organizations; - Performs administrative tasks as assigned.

Qualifications/special skills

Applicants must be enrolled in a degree programme in a graduate school (second university degree or higher); or if pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages, have completed at least four years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree. Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme. Knowledge of MS Office. Demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable.

Additional Information

Not available.

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.

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.

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