Vacancy for Economic Affairs at Department of Economic and Social Affairs in the USA. The deadline of position is 4th September 2021.

Description:

The Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) / Financing for Sustainable Development Office (FSDO) internship is for two months with an opportunity for extension, pending on the needs of the department.

Responsibilities

The position is located in the Policy Analysis and Development Branch of the Financing for Sustainable Development Office (FSDO) in the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs.

• Assistance in drafting and preparing the Financing for Sustainable Development Report of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Financing for Development and its online annex (https://developmentfinance.un.org), as well as other official documents
• Also, attending and summarizing conferences and meetings
• Additionally, assistance during conferences with logistical and administrative arrangements
• Additionally, economic research
• Likewise, compiling statistics and data analysis

Competencies

The United Nations Core Competencies include: Core Competencies:

Communication:

• Speaks and writes clearly and effectively
• Likewise, listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately
• Also, asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication
• Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience
• Additionally, demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed

Teamwork:

• Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals
• Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others
• Furthermore, places team agenda before personal agenda
• Similarly, supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position

Client Orientation:

• Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients ” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view
• Also, establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect
• Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions
• Moreover, monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems
• Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects
• Likewise, meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client

• Field of study in economics or an economics-related field is desirable.

Work Experience

• Applicants to the United Nations Internship Program are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English for the Internship Program.
• Also, knowledge of an additional official UN language is an asset.

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