Intern – Economic Affairs
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA)
Remote (based in New York City)
Internship
International Organization
International Organization
Published February 25, 2026
Apply by March 16, 2026
Job Description
A remote, part‑time unpaid internship with UN DESA’s Economic Affairs unit, supporting economic research and data analysis, requiring graduate or final‑year bachelor students in economics and strong English and statistical software skills.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a graduate program, in the final year of a bachelor’s degree, or graduated within the last year
- Field of study in Economics or a closely related discipline
- Fluency in English (mandatory)
- Proficiency in statistical/econometric software such as Stata, R, or EViews (highly desirable)
- Proficient with standard office tools (MS Teams, Word, PowerPoint)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with economic research or data‑analysis projects
How to Apply
Create a profile on Inspira, the official UN recruitment portal; search for Job Opening ID 273049 on the UN Careers Portal; complete your Personal History Profile (PHP) and attach a targeted motivation statement highlighting your economic research or data‑analysis experience.
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Job Summary
| Company: | United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) |
| Location: | Remote (based in New York City) |
| Type: | Internship |
| Industry: | International Organization |
| Posted: | 02/25/2026 |
| Deadline: | 03/16/2026 |