Economic intern

UN Secretariat; Genf; Vor Ort; CHF 20.000 - 27.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

UNCTAD in Geneva offers an internship in the Statistics Analysis Unit to gain practical experience in statistical analysis and data dissemination. You will support research on international trade, services, digital trade, gender, and sustainable development, and assist with data collection, validation, and reporting.

This role requires enrolled or completed university studies in related fields, fluency in English, and a willingness to learn within an international development context.

Qualifikationen

• Enrolled in or completed university degree in economics, political science, international relations, development studies, or related field.
• Fluency in English required; knowledge of French desirable.
• No professional work experience required.
• Familiarity with quantitative data analysis tools is beneficial.

Aufgaben

• Assist with research and analysis on international trade, trade in services, digital trade, gender, and sustainable development issues.
• Support the collection, compilation, validation, and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data for statistical and development projects.
• Contribute to the preparation and revision of project documents, analytical reports, policy briefs, and presentations.
• Provide support for the development and implementation of the Trade in Services Statistics Information System (TiSSTAT).
• Assist in organizing and coordinating meetings, workshops, and webinars.
• Contribute to communication and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Assist with project coordination, monitoring, and reporting for technical assistance projects.
• Draft correspondence and other administrative or technical materials as required.

Kenntnisse

Research and analysis

Data collection

Compilation

Validation

Report writing

Project support

Meeting coordination

Communication

Knowledge sharing

IT proficiency

Ausbildung

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in economics, political science, international relations, development studies, or related field

Tools

Excel

SPSS

R

Python

SQL

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Organizational context: This internship is with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in Geneva. The Statistics Analysis Unit (STAT) within UNCTAD Statistics Service compiles and disseminates data on trade, investment, global macroeconomy, and sustainable development. The intern will be part of this service, gaining experience in statistical analysis and dissemination.

Job purpose: The purpose of this internship is to provide practical experience in statistical analysis and dissemination within UNCTAD. The intern will support research and data compilation related to international trade, services, digital trade, gender, and sustainable development. This role contributes to UNCTAD's statistical work by assisting in data collection, validation, analysis, and the preparation of various project documents and reports. The intern will also support the development of statistical information systems and contribute to communication and knowledge-sharing activities, gaining valuable insights into the UN's development programmes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research and analysis on international trade, trade in services, digital trade, gender, and sustainable development issues.
• Support the collection, compilation, validation, and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data for statistical and development projects.
• Contribute to the preparation and revision of project documents, analytical reports, policy briefs, and presentations.
• Provide support for the development and implementation of the Trade in Services Statistics Information System (TiSSTAT).
• Assist in organizing and coordinating meetings, workshops, and webinars.
• Contribute to communication and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Assist with project coordination, monitoring, and reporting for technical assistance projects.
• Draft correspondence and other administrative or technical materials as required.

Education

Applicants must be enrolled in or have completed a university degree program (Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D.) in economics, political science, international relations, development studies, gender studies, or a related field. Fluency in English is required; knowledge of French is desirable. No professional work experience is required.

Work experience

No professional work experience is required for this internship. However, a strong academic background in a relevant field and demonstrated interest in international development and the work of the UN are expected. Familiarity with quantitative data analysis tools is also beneficial.

Skills

Research and analysis, data collection, compilation, validation, and analysis, report writing, project support, meeting coordination, communication, knowledge sharing, IT proficiency (Microsoft Office), quantitative data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SPSS, R, Python, SQL, Power BI).

Required languages:

Desired languages: English, French