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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 – Macroeconomic Analysis, Institutions and Economic Governance Section (MIGS) / MGD

Education Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • Be a student in the final year of their first university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
  • Be enrolled in a Master’s degree programme.
  • Be enrolled in a Ph.D. programme or equivalent.
  • Have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. programme.

Applicants who meet any of the above criteria must indicate which criterion they meet and attach proof to the application. An official certificate will be required at a later stage.

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.

Technical Skills

Applicants should have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially:

  • MS Word
  • MS PowerPoint
  • MS Excel
  • MS Teams

The intern is expected to:

  • Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and a personal commitment to the ideals of the United Nations Charter.
  • Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals from different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, including a willingness to understand and tolerate differing opinions and views.

Location: Addis Ababa 

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Deadline: Oct 21, 2026