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Intern, Economic Affairs (Trade Policy)

ESCAP - Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

Posted

Sep 08, 2026

Location

Remote

Type

Full-time

Mission

What you will drive

Six-month unpaid internship conducting trade policy research and analysis to support Asia-Pacific governments and stakeholders.
- Conduct research, literature analysis, and policy notes on trade, digital trade, e-commerce, and regional trade agreements.
- Support data work including source identification, collection, analysis, database maintenance, and presentation.
- Assist with training materials, event organization, and communications for seminars and regional dialogues.
- Requires bachelor's degree (final year or completed) in economics, law, or data science; fluency in English essential.
- Commit to six months full-time work (35 hours weekly); remote or onsite options available starting October 2026.

Profile

What makes you a great fit

Six-month unpaid internship conducting trade policy research and analysis to support Asia-Pacific governments and stakeholders.
- Conduct research, literature analysis, and policy notes on trade, digital trade, e-commerce, and regional trade agreements.
- Support data work including source identification, collection, analysis, database maintenance, and presentation.
- Assist with training materials, event organization, and communications for seminars and regional dialogues.
- Requires bachelor's degree (final year or completed) in economics, law, or data science; fluency in English essential.
- Commit to six months full-time work (35 hours weekly); remote or onsite options available starting October 2026.

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ESCAP is the United Nations regional commission promoting sustainable development and economic cooperation across the Asia-Pacific region.