Intern

This internship position is located in Geneva in the Digital Economy Capacity-Building Section of the E-Commerce and Digital Economy Branch. The intern will assist in research, data collection, policy analysis, and support for meetings and communication materials related to e-commerce and digital trade, focusing on developing countries. The internship is for three months, held in-person, and requires a valid visa and self-covered expenses.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out background research, data collection and policy analysis support in the areas of e-commerce and digital trade, including ICT infrastructure and services, trade logistics, digital payments, legal and regulatory frameworks, skills development and access to finance, with a focus on developing and least developed countries.
• Assist in drafting inputs for analytical studies prepared by the Digital Economy Capacity-Building Section, such as the 5th eTrade Implementation Review and ongoing eTrade Readiness Assessments.
• Provide assistance in the organization and servicing of meetings, workshops and other stakeholder engagement initiatives, presenting DECBS work and products as relevant.
• Support DECBS team in the preparation of communication material including social media and web content as needed.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Observe all applicable rules, regulations, instructions, procedures and directives of the Organization as described in the UN Internship Programme Administrative Instructions.
• Provide the receiving departments/offices with a copy of all materials prepared during the internship and assist in securing property rights for the UN as required.
• Respect the impartiality and independence required of the UN and not seek or accept instructions from any external authority regarding services performed under the internship agreement.
• Not communicate to external sources any non-public information obtained through association with the UN without written authorization.
• Refrain from any conduct that would adversely reflect on the UN or the receiving department/office and avoid activities incompatible with the aims and objectives of the UN.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent).
• Should be computer literate in standard software applications.
• Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
• Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, including willingness to understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
• No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme.
• Field of study closely related to the type of internship applied for is required.
• Applicants must provide proof of enrollment or completion of relevant degree programmes.
• Fluency in English and a working knowledge of French (both oral and written) are required.
• Knowledge of other UN official languages is an advantage.
• 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.
• Applicants who are children or siblings of a staff member are not eligible to apply for an internship at the United Nations.
• Applicants otherwise related to a staff member may be engaged as interns provided they are not assigned to the same work unit or under direct or indirect supervision of such staff member.

Skills

• Research
• Data Collection
• Policy Analysis
• Meeting Support
• Communication Materials Development
• Computer Literacy
• Standard Software Applications
• E-Commerce Knowledge
• Digital Trade Knowledge
• Multicultural Interaction
• English Fluency
• French Working Knowledge

Languages

English, French