United Nations Economic Commission for Africa Vacancy

Addis Ababa Posted 1h ago

Role description

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 1: Intern, Climate Change, Food Security and Natural Resources

Qualifications/special skills:

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).

Purpose:

UNECA is seeking multiple interns with an educational background in climate change, policy, development, international relations, or related fields.
The interns will support the Climate Change, Food Security & Natural Resources Division in developing and promoting climate-response policies, plans, and programmes.
Additionally, the interns may assist with preparations for the upcoming COP32, which will take place in Addis Ababa.
The interns will also contribute to various cross-cutting themes within the division.
These positions are based at the main office of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Successful candidates are expected to be in Addis Ababa during the internship period.

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Position 2: ACS intern on Data Analysis

Qualifications:

(a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);

(b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).

Completion of a master’s degree or enrollment in a Ph.D. program in a development-related field are strongly desirable. NA

Key Responsibilities

Profile use cases for emerging data sources and evaluate their suitability for addressing data gaps.
Assist in compiling metadata from national and international statistical websites.
Support the harmonization and comparability of African development indicators across multiple databases.
Contribute to the development of statistical tools that automate analytical processes.
Provide recommendations on modern tools for visualizing statistical results.
Prepare statistical summaries, methodologies, and key analytical findings.
Support statistical data compilation, analysis, and economic data management.
Assist with research activities for policy-oriented analytical work.
Contribute to dashboard development and data management tools.
Prepare documentation, reports, and background materials.
Support capacity-building initiatives and training activities.
Assist in organizing and maintaining standardized datasets and statistical records.

Location: Addis Ababa