United Nations Secretariat Vacancy – Intern
Under the direct supervision of the designated supervisor and within delegated authority, the intern will support the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Unit in strengthening risk communication and awareness across the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). The intern will assist in developing communication products and knowledge resources and contribute to engagement initiatives related to enterprise risk management.
Position: Intern – Risk Management and Business Continuity Unit
Academic Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following requirements:
- Be enrolled in or have completed a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
- Be enrolled in or have completed the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
Applicants must be in the final year of a Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, or equivalent programme, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD programme.
Eligibility Confirmation: Applicants must indicate whether they meet any of the above criteria. Eligible candidates must attach proof of their academic status or qualification to their application. An official certificate will be required at a later stage.
Work Experience
Professional work experience is not required for applicants to the United Nations Internship Programme. However, experience in drafting newsletters, articles, briefs, presentations, or awareness materials is desirable.
Field of Study
A field of study closely related to any of the following disciplines is desirable:
- Communication
- Journalism
- Public Relations
- Media Studies
- Strategic Communication
- Knowledge Management
- Business Administration
- Public Administration
- Organizational Communication
- Risk Management
- Other related disciplines
Equal Opportunity
Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Disability and Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants will be asked whether they identify as persons with disabilities and, if so, whether they require reasonable accommodation to support their participation in the recruitment and selection process.
Previous UN Internship
Applicants who have previously completed a UN internship must indicate the relevant UN entity and provide the specific dates of their internship.
Financial Requirements
Candidates selected for the UN Internship Programme are responsible for covering all expenses associated with their participation, including:
- Travel expenses
- Visa costs
- Accommodation
- Health insurance
- Other living expenses for the duration of the internship
Applicants must confirm whether they are able to cover all the above-mentioned expenses.
Duty Station: ADDIS ABABA
Deadline: Nov 1, 2026
How to Apply:
Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.
