The UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia Internship Programme is open for application. However, ESCWA Internship is not connected with selection for employment at the United Nations.  Further, as per the United Nations policy, there is no expectancy of employment following an internship. Interns are ineligible for job recruitment at the United Nations during the internship period.

This information note covers the internship programme administered at ESCWA by the Human Resources Management Section, Administrative Services Division. Other offices of the United Nations Secretariat worldwide, as well as United Nations funds, programmes, and specialized agencies,  may also offer internship programmes. Interested applicants should contact those offices directly for information.

Purpose

The purpose of the programme is to enable the assignment of graduate and postgraduate students from diverse academic backgrounds to ESCWA, where their educational experience can be enhanced through practical work assignments in the economic, social and administrative fields; to expose them to the work of a United Nations regional commission; and to provide ESCWA with the assistance of qualified students specialized in various professional fields.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for an internship, applicants must:

1. Meet one of the following requirements:

• • Be in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
  • Likewise, Be in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or
  • Further, Have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one year period of graduation;

2. Moreover, Be computer literate in standard software applications;
3. Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and
4. Also, Have a demonstrated ability to interact successfully with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, and a willingness to accommodate differing opinions and views.

How To Apply

Applicants may apply for the internship by filling up an online application. Applicants will have to upload their most recent CV as well as a covering letter while applying for the UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia Internship.