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Published: 04 Jun 2020 845 views
Applications are now open for the UN Economic Commission for Africa Internship (Public Information, I (Temporary Job Opening)
Established by the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations (UN) in 1958 as one of the UN's five regional commissions, ECA's mandate is to promote the economic and social development of its member States, foster intra-regional integration, and promote international cooperation for Africa's development. Made up of 54 member States, and playing a dual role as a regional arm of the UN and as a key component of the African institutional landscape, ECA is well positioned to make unique contributions to address the Continent’s development challenges.... continue reading
| Application Deadline | 09 Jun 2020 |
| Country to study | Ethiopia |
| Type | Internship |
| Sponsor | UN Economic Commission for Africa |
| Gender | Men and Women |
The internship is UNPAID and full-time.
To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met:
– Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
(a) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
(b) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or
(c) have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one year period of graduation;
– Educational background in communications, graphic design, journalism, development studies or international relations is an advantage.
– Applicants must be computer literate in standard software applications.Work Experience
Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme.Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of French is an asset.Assessment
Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.Special Notice
In your Personal History Profile, please list all past work experience (if any), your IT skills, and three references.
Due to the high volume of applications received, only successful candidates will be contacted. Please note that this is an on-going advertisement until October 2020. Successful candidates may be contacted at any time during the posting period or shortly thereafter.