Job Description

This internship is located in the Cooperation and Partnerships Section, Economic Cooperation and Trade Division (ECTD) of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) in Geneva, Switzerland. This internship is designed to be in-person and full-time. The UNECE Cooperation and Partnerships Section, Economic Cooperation and Trade Division works to promote the use of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in support of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the ECE region. The intern is expected to contribute to the work of the Cooperation and Partnerships Section and specifically to the activities of the United Nations Development Account project "Green, circular and resilient public private partnerships in support of the SDGs for transformational change in Africa, Central Asia, Europe and Latin America and the Caribbean" as follows: o Assist in the development of implementation guides on PPPs in support of the SDGs. o Assist in the organisation of the 10th edition of the UNECE International PPP Forum in May 2026. o Support the evaluation process of the sustainability of PPP and infrastructure projects in the United Nations Development Account project's beneficiary countries, using the UNECE PIERS methodology. The intern will also perform other related duties as required, compatible with the tasks outlined above, such as: o Provide research assistance on issues of infrastructure development and PPPs, including preparation of speaking notes, concept notes, briefing papers. o Offer general communications and outreach assistance, including through social media platforms.
Qualifications/special skills

• Proficiency in standard software applications; o Proven ability to successfully engage with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds and beliefs, showing an openness to try and understand and respect differing opinions and views.

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Russian is desirable.
Additional Information

• Academic background in international relations, international law, economics or related fields; o A deep and demonstrated interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; o An interest in the Division's key areas of expertise, including trade, economic cooperation, market access, innovation, infrastructure development and Public-Private Partnerships finance. o Proficiency in standard software applications; o Proven ability to successfully engage with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds and beliefs, showing an openness to try and understand and respect differing opinions and views. We welcome applicants for all countries, with special encouragement for candidate from under-represented or un-represented countries in the UN to apply.

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.

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