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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: Economic Affairs Intern

Internship Eligibility Requirements

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).

This internship is in the Connectivity and Infrastructure Development Section (CIDS) of TICID at the Economic Commission for Africa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The internship is full-time for three months, with possibility of extension. Interns work five days per week under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.

Applicants should demonstrate a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter. An internship certificate is awarded on the recommendation of the supervisor.

Activities vary according to the Section’s needs, but include:

• 1. Assist Section officers, under their guidance, in conducting analytical research and contributing to research papers on energy, water, and data centres in Africa, including collecting information, reviewing relevant literature, organizing data, and preparing initial summaries and background notes.
• 2. Support Section officers in coordinating and organizing webinars by assisting with participant outreach, preparing draft agendas and background materials, helping with logistical and technical arrangements, and documenting key outcomes and follow-up action points.
• 3. Assist in coordinating and organizing training activities by preparing draft agendas, liaising with facilitators and partner institutions as directed, helping to arrange logistical and technical requirements, supporting session delivery, collecting participant feedback, and documenting outcomes and follow-up actions.
• 4. Assist Section officers in developing a guideline for data-centre development in Africa by conducting background research, reviewing international and regional good practices, compiling relevant data and case studies, and supporting consultations with member States, private-sector stakeholders, development partners, and technical experts. Under supervision, contribute to drafting, reviewing, and refining recommendations on enabling policies, digital and energy infrastructure, water use, environmental sustainability, investment, connectivity, cybersecurity, skills development, and regulatory frameworks for resilient, efficient, inclusive, and sustainable data-centre ecosystems across the continent.
• 5. Carry out other tasks as required by the Section and the Division.

Location: Addis Ababa 

Apply Here – Internship

Deadline: Oct 1, 2026

How to Apply:

To get information on how to apply, please visit the below links:

https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/285199?language=en

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

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.