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INTERN - ECONOMIC AFFAIRS
Job Opening ID: 287128
Job Family: Economic Affairs (and Sustainable Development)
Category and Level: Affiliate Personnel – Internships, I-1
Recruitment Type: Intern
Duty Station: NEW YORK
Department/Office: Department of Economic and Social Affairs
Date Posted: Nov 4, 2026
Deadline: Nov 17, 2026
Work Location
This internship is designed to be in-person and full-time (35 hours) but can be adjusted based on request by the successful candidate.
Expected duration
6 months (maximum); Desired start date: 4 January 2027
Duties and Responsibilities
The internship position is situated in the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), Office of Intergovernmental Support and Coordination for Sustainable Development (OISC) / Non-Governmental Organizations Branch (now called ECOSOC and NGO Support Branch) and will report to the Senior Programme Management Officer. The NGO workstream of the ECOSOC and NGO Support Branch (ENSB), assists non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in their interaction with ECOSOC and other intergovernmental bodies and guides them on the use of their consultative status to make significant contributions to the work of the UN. In addition, ENSB also provides substantive support to the work of ECOSOC and the High-Level Political Forum and the UN General Assembly. More information about the office can be found here: https://ecosoc.un.org/en/about-us/office-intergovernmental-support-and-coordination-sustainable-development.
The internship is intended to be full time and UNPAID, however it may be adjusted to part-time based on the needs of the candidate. Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background, the intern's assigned office, as well as, the internship period. Under the guidance and supervision of the Senior Programme Management Officer, this internship position will primarily support the Branch's work with NGOs, but will also provide opportunities to support the Branch's work in supporting ECOSOC. The duties may include support and assistance on the adhoc preparations for the upcoming consultations with the Committee on NGO and support in the project aimed at the review of NGO applications, but are not limited to the following:
- Assist in the review of applications for consultative status by ensuring that applications are compliant with the requirements of ECOSOC Resolution 1996/31.
- With guidance, assist in communicating with non-governmental organizations on the status of their applications and various basic requests.
- Undertake basic internet research to gather background information and materials for the compilation and preparation of reports and studies as needed.
- Assist during the sessions of the Committee on NGOs by taking notes during meetings and reviewing relevant documentation.
- Provide adhoc support in the preparations for the Committee on NGO's consultations with NGOs in consultative status
- Contribute to the work of the Branch on stakeholder engagement and NGO participation in ECOSOC meetings.
- Provide adhoc assistance in the organization of panel discussions, roundtables, and special meetings of ECOSOC.
- Support communications in an adhoc basis by contribute relevant to the content to the ECOSOC website, newsletter, brochure, social media channels, press releases and news articles
- Perform other project-related support functions as assigned, consistent with the scope of the project, the individual's responsibilities and, where applicable, the learning objectives of the internship.
Qualifications/special skills
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, 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). (c) have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation; Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work. experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. Strong research, report writing skills and Interest in sustainable development issues, stakeholder engagement and the work of the UN in advancing the sustainable development goals (SDGs) are desirable
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the Internship Programme. Knowledge of French or any of the official languages of the UN is an asset.
Additional Information
Not available.
Intern Specific text
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
