Intern, Economic Affairs (Trade Policy)

Core responsibilities:

• Contribute to policy research activities on contemporary issues related to trade, digital trade, e-commerce, global value chains, multilateral and regional trade agreements, globalization, and trade-related regulations with a focus on implications on sustainable and inclusive development
• Undertake literature analysis, draft background and discussion documents and policy notes
• Support the preparation of presentations, training-course materials, and data work including identification of data sources, collection and analysis of data, and update and maintenance of databases
• Support the organizing of online or onsite events such as seminars, training, online courses, and meetings, including related substantive, administrative, logistics, communication, and dissemination tasks

This role provides evidence, training, and policy guidance to governments and relevant stakeholders in the Asia-Pacific region, with much of the work focused on the development needs of the region's least developed countries and other countries with special needs.

Required qualifications:

• Academic background in economics (with emphasis on international trade economics and development economics), econometrics/data management/analysis, or international law
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required
• Experience in data management, data analysis and programming (e.g., Excel, R, Python, web scraping, SQL)
• Excellent drafting skills in English (academic style) and strong media/communication skills (infographic, video, presentations, social media, copywriting, editing, formatting)

This internship program is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under supervision. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.