Economic Affairs Intern

Core responsibilities:

• Contribute to research initiatives on issues related to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in ASEAN, including conducting literature reviews, compiling data, and drafting analytical inputs.
• Assist in coordinating UN–ASEAN engagements and joint initiatives, helping prepare background materials, track activities, and support communication with internal and external partners.
• Support the planning and delivery of SROSEA meetings and events, such as policy dialogues, workshops, and consultations, including assisting with agenda preparation, participant coordination, and logistical arrangements.
• Develop communication and outreach materials, including flyers, press releases, newsletter content, and social media posts to support SROSEA visibility and engagement.

This role supports the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in South-East Asia by assisting with policy work, research, and coordination activities that promote sustainable development, digital transformation, climate action, and inclusive economic growth across the region.

Required qualifications and skills:

• Enrolled in or completed a graduate school programme (second university degree or higher) OR enrolled in or completed the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's degree or equivalent).
• Field of study closely related to the type of internship being applied for.
• Good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required. Knowledge of additional official UN languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is an asset.

This is an UNPAID internship. Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.

ESCAP (Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific) aims to support its members and associate members in advancing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Subregional Office for Southeast Asia (SROSEA) promotes sustainable development across Southeast Asia by bringing a subregional perspective to global issues and tailoring programs to regional needs.