UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) Internships for African Students 2023

Requirements for UNECA Internships Qualification

To qualify for consideration for an internship by the United Nations Headquarters Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met:

• Applications must meet one of the following educational requirements: (a) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or (c) have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation;
• 2) Be computer literate in standard software applications;
• 3) Have a demonstrated and keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and
• 4) Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes a willingness to understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

Application Deadline

August 3, 2023

How to Apply

A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted

For more details, visit UNECA website.