United Nations Economic Commission for Africa Vacancy

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.

Position: Intern – Macroeconomics, Finance and Governance Division (MAS)

Eligibility Criteria and Requirements:

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, applicants must meet the following requirements at the time of application:

Academic Requirements:

• Applicants must be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (i.e. a second-level university degree or equivalent, or higher).
• Applicants who have graduated, if selected, must be able to commence the internship within one (1) year of graduation.
• Applicants must be enrolled in a Master’s or Ph.D. programme, or have completed a Master’s or Ph.D. programme.
• The field of study must be closely related to the type of internship being applied for.

Professional Experience:

• No professional or working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme.
• However, the applicant’s education, training, advanced coursework, or skills should be relevant and beneficial to the United Nations during the internship period.

Technical Skills:

• Applicants must be computer literate in standard software applications.
• Good knowledge of the following is required:
  • MS Word
  • MS PowerPoint
  • MS Excel
  • MS Teams

Competencies and Personal Attributes:

• Demonstrated interest in the work of the United Nations and a personal commitment to the ideals and principles of the United Nations Charter.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and beliefs, including:
  • Willingness to understand differing opinions and views
  • Respect, tolerance, and cultural sensitivity

Location: Addis Ababa 

Deadline: Jan 28, 2026

How to Apply:

To get information on how to apply, please visit the below link:

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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.