United Nations Economic Commission for Africa Careers: The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is dedicated to promoting inclusion, gender equality, and diversity within its workforce. In accordance with the United Nations Disability Inclusion Strategy and the System-wide Strategy on Gender Parity, ECA is implementing focused outreach initiatives to draw candidates from underrepresented demographics, including individuals with disabilities.
This internship presents a distinctive opportunity to aid ECA’s agenda for diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially concerning the enhancement of outreach strategies and the support of inclusive recruitment practices.
Position: Intern – Sustainable Development and Integrated Planning Section (SDIPS) /MFGPD
Qualifications / Required Skills To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, applicants must, at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements:
a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (i.e. second-level university degree or equivalent, or higher); or
b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (i.e. at the bachelor’s level or equivalent). Notably:
Applicants who have graduated (as defined in a) or b) above), if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation. Applicants must be computer literate in standard software applications. The intern is expected to:
Have demonstrated interest in the work of the United Nations and a personal commitment to the ideals of the United Nations Charter; and Have demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. However, your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.
Location: Addis Ababa
Deadline: May 10, 2026
How to Apply:
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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.