Intern for Sustainable Investment and Responsible Business

The intern will provide administrative, research, and coordination support to the Africa Trade Competitiveness and Market Access (ATCMA) Programme, focusing on voluntary sustainability standards, sustainability-driven legislation, and sustainable supply chains in the ECOWAS region. The internship offers experience in sustainable investment, responsible business conduct, and international economic cooperation within a multi-cultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide general support in gathering, organizing, and reviewing basic project-related information, and in analyzing regulatory and supply chain ecosystems.
• Assist with preparing background materials, summaries, and draft inputs for analysis and reporting.
• Support meetings, workshops, and training activities through administrative and logistical assistance.
• Help maintain organized records, databases, and contact lists related to projects and stakeholders.
• Assist with outreach and communication activities, including maintaining contact databases and preparing simple materials.
• Conduct desk research and background reviews on sustainability, policy, and corporate responsibility topics, under guidance from project staff.
• Assist in summarizing key information and preparing basic briefing and reference materials.
• Help organize and maintain policy documents and internal resources for ongoing programme work.
• Prepare an end-of-internship report, which will be submitted to and cleared by HRM.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a second level university degree programme (master's or equivalent) or higher; or begin the internship within one year of completing a second level university degree; or be enrolled in the final academic year of a first degree programme (bachelor's or equivalent); or begin the internship within one year of completing a first level university degree. Only accredited institutions will be considered.
• Field of specialization: Trade and Investment Facilitation, Development Economics, International Affairs.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
• Knowledge of French or Portuguese is an asset.
• Knowledge of another official United Nations language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Spanish) is an advantage.
• Prior experience in sustainability standards, corporate responsibility, or EU trade and environmental policy is highly desirable.

Skills

• Sustainability Standards Compliance
• Corporate Environmental Responsibility
• EU Trade Policy
• Environmental Policy
• Trade and Investment
• Development Economics
• International Affairs
• Research Support
• Administrative Support
• Program Coordination
• Sustainable Investment
• Responsible Business Conduct
• Sustainable Supply Chains
• Economic Cooperation

Languages

English, French, Portuguese