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United Nations Economic Commission for Africa Vacancy

Addis Ababa
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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: Intern- Communications

Internship Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the internship, applicants must meet one of the following conditions:

  • Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) in Journalism, Communication, Media Relations, Languages, Digital Social Media, or a related field; or
  • Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in Journalism, Communication, Media Relations, Languages, Digital Social Media, or a related field.

Experience:
Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, applicants must have a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship for which they are applying.

Applicants must be:

  • In the final year of a first university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent);
  • Enrolled in a Master’s or PhD programme or equivalent; or
  • Have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD programme.

Applicants who meet the above criteria will be required to indicate the applicable criterion and attach proof to their application. An official certificate may be required at a later stage of the recruitment process.

Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Applicants who identify as a person with a disability may indicate whether they require reasonable accommodation to support their participation in the recruitment and selection process.

Location: Addis Ababa 

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Deadline: Sep 23, 2026