Job description

Work Location
HYBRID
Expected duration
6 Months
Duties and Responsibilities
Background: ESCWA supports evidence-based policymaking and regional cooperation on population issues in the Arab region, with a focus on demographic change, ageing, and migration. Its work includes analyzing population trends and their impact on sustainable development, researching the wellbeing of older persons, and helping governments develop ageing-related policies and strategies. ESCWA also conducts research on migration patterns and policies, including publishing reports and maintaining a regional database of migration laws and regulations to support better migration governance and refugee protection. Duties and Responsibilities: To support these efforts, ESCWA is seeking an intern who will research migration-related laws and policies in Arab countries, analyze and summarize findings, and enter information into the migration database. - Conduct research and analysis on population dynamics, ageing, and migration trends in the Arab region. - Support the preparation of reports and policy briefs on demographic and socioeconomic issues. - Assist in gathering and analyzing data related to population growth, fertility, ageing, and migration. - Contribute to the development of evidence-based policy recommendations. - Support technical assistance activities aimed at strengthening national policies and strategies on ageing. - Assist in organizing capacity-building workshops, training sessions, and high-level meetings. - Prepare background materials, presentations, and meeting documentation. - Facilitate coordination with government representatives, experts, and development partners on population and ageing-related initiatives.
Qualifications/special skills
To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met: 1. Applicants must: (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); 2. Applicants must: (a) be computer literate in standard software applications. (b) have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter; and (c) have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. No previous work experience is required for this job opening.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat; and Arabic is a working language of ESCWA. For this position, (fluency OR knowledge of) in (Insert language) is (required OR desirable). Note: “Fluency” equals a rating of ‘fluent’ in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) and “Knowledge of” equals a rating of ‘confident’ in two of the four areas.
Additional Information
A completed online application must include, beside the mandatory Personal History Profile, a Cover Note mentioning the following: • Degree Programme (what are you currently studying?). • Graduation Date (when will you graduate or when did you graduate from the programme?). • List of the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in. • List of your top three areas of interest. • Explanation of why you are the best candidate for this specific internship. • Explanation of your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme. In your online Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The United Nations accepts no responsibility for the medical insurance of the intern or costs arising from injury, illness or death that may occur during an internship. Therefore, upon awarding an internship, candidates will be required to sign a statement confirming their understanding and acceptance of the conditions of service. Applicants for internship must show proof of valid medical insurance coverage to cover the full period of the internship at the duty station and provide a medical certificate of good health prior to the commencement of the internship. The United Nations accepts no responsibility for loss or damage to personal effects that may occur during the internship. This position allows for flexible working arrangements, contingent upon written agreement by the receiving entity. Interns under these arrangements must commit to an equivalent of at least two months full-time work and complete their internship within six months.
Intern Specific text
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. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.