Introduction / Overview
This six-month hybrid internship with the United Nations (SRO-SA) offers aspiring professionals the opportunity to contribute to technical assistance projects focused on inclusive industrialization, MSMEs, and regional integration. Under the supervision of an Economic Affairs Officer, the intern will gain hands-on experience in project management, research, event coordination, and data analysis while supporting the Office’s broader economic development initiatives.

Main Responsibilities
• Prepare and update project activity calendars and timelines.
• Assist in drafting substantive documents, concept notes, agendas, and reports for workshops and meetings.
• Support the organization of workshops/meetings, including invitations, participant coordination, and presentations.
• Take meeting notes, draft speeches/statements, and prepare consultant terms of reference.
• Conduct literature reviews and research on inclusive industrialization, MSMEs, and related fields.
• Support data collection, database establishment, and indicator tracking for industrialization projects.
• Contribute to the development of country strategies, profiles, and policy briefs.
• Shadow data/statistics officers and contribute to reporting exercises.
• Assist with administrative tasks, communications materials, and dissemination activities (e.g., video scripts, social media content).
• Provide innovative ideas to improve project outcomes and assist with ad-hoc requests.

Required Qualifications and Skills
• Enrollment in, or recent completion of, a bachelor’s or graduate program in Economics, International Trade, Industrial Economics, Regional Integration, or related fields.
• Strong computer literacy and familiarity with standard software applications.
• Research background in industrial economics, international economics/trade, or regional integration (asset).
• Knowledge of economic software, modelling tools, and data analysis (advantage).
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, demonstrating openness and tolerance of differing views.
• Fluency in English (required); knowledge of French or another UN language is desirable.