Vacancy Announcement – United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!United Nations Economic Commission for Africa Economic Commission for Africa Careers: 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 will offer a unique opportunity to contribute to ECA’s diversity, equity, and inclusion agenda, particularly in relation to improving outreach strategies and supporting inclusive recruitment practices.
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa would like to invites competent, Qualified and interested candidates for the following positions.
Position 1: Economic Affairs Intern
Qualifications/Special Skills:
To qualify for the internship program, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
(a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, high school and must have a Diploma.
(b) Be enrolled in, or in the final academic year of a first university degree (Bachelor or equivalent), Master’s, or Ph.D. program.
(c) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. program.
If you meet any of the above criteria, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. An official certificate will be required later.
No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advanced coursework, or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.
Applicants must be a student in the final year of a first university degree (Bachelor or equivalent), Master’s, or Ph.D. program, or have completed one of these programs.
If you meet any of the above criteria, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. An official certificate will be required later.
The ECA’s mission is to deliver ideas and actions for an empowered and transformed Africa, informed by the 2030 SDGs and Agenda 2063. The mission is guided by ECA’s five new strategic directions:
Advancing ECA’s position as a premier knowledge institution that brings global solutions to the continent’s problems.
Developing macroeconomic and structural policy options to accelerate economic diversification and job creation.
Designing and implementing innovative financing models for infrastructure and social assets.
Contributing solutions to regional and transboundary challenges, focusing on peace, security, and social inclusion.
Advocating Africa’s position at the global level and developing regional responses to global governance issues.
The Technology, Innovation, Connectivity, and Infrastructure Development Division (TICID) supports member States in achieving sustained economic growth through:
Improving the business environment and increasing private sector investment.
Promoting innovative financing models in agriculture, infrastructure, energy, and services.
Location: Addis Ababa
Deadline: October 25, 2025
How to Apply:
To get information on how to apply, please visit the below link:
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
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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