Intern
Overview
This internship position is located in Geneva within the Digital Economy Capacity-Building Section of the E-Commerce and Digital Economy Branch. The role involves assisting with research, data collection, policy analysis, and supporting organizational activities related to e-commerce and digital trade.
Key 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 DECBS, (e.g. 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 (social media, web content, etc.) as needs arise;
- Perform other related duties as required.
Required Experience
No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme.
Qualifications
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); or, (b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent). Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master's or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor's, Master's or PH.D. Programme. 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; and Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes willingness to understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.