“DESA” stands for Department of Economic and Social Affairs, is a part of United Nations agencies that plays a crucial role in addressing global economic, social, and environmental challenges. DESA founded in 1945, It serves as a platform for international cooperation and policy analysis, facilitating discussions and initiatives to promote sustainable development.
DESA is working closely with member states / providing research / data and policy recommendations for enhancing understanding and decision making on issues such as poverty / inequality / climate change / and economic development. DESA oversees the implementation of the UN’s development agenda, including the Sustainable Development Goals “SDGs” with the aim of fostering inclusive and equitable progress worldwide.
What are the advantages come with being employed at UN-DESA :
- Engaging in meaningful work has the power to positively impact deserving individuals.
- Empowering Youth by providing them with the necessary tools and skills for advancing in their careers
- Promoting diversity in gender and culture to support the strength of the team.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Economic Affairs
- Unit: UN-DESA
- Job Place: New York
- Deadline: 18, June, 2024
Education & Qualifications Requirements:
Qualifications/special skills:
To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following condition must be met:
- Applicants to the programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:
(a) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
(b) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);
(c) subject to review on a case-by-case basis, applicants within a few years from graduation who could not apply earlier and who are in an early stage of their careers; as a first time entry into the workforce; are changing careers or due to compelling family circumstances. - Be computer literate in standard software applications.
- No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.
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 an additional official UN language is an asset. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
Key Responsibilities Career:
Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual’s background; the intern’s assigned office as well as the internship period. Duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Assistance in drafting and preparing official documents,
- Attending and summarizing conferences and meetings,
- Document, legal and internet research,
- Assistance during conferences,
- Working on web-presentation,
- Evaluation of projects,
- Compiling statistics,
- Media analysis,
- Speechwriting
“The deadline for opportunity is 16, January, 2024”
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