The Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) is a vital interface between global policies in the economic, social and environmental spheres and national action. Its work is guided by the universal, integrated and transformative 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, along with a set of 17 Sustainable Development Goals and 169 associated targets adopted by the UN General Assembly on 25 September 2015.

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United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) facilitates cooperation and effective interaction with Vienna- and regionally-based partners in all areas of disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control. It represents the United Nations/UNODA in relevant Vienna-based intergovernmental processes and ensures timely analysis and reporting on developments related to UNODA's mandated areas of work. The Vienna Office also coordinates UNODA efforts and programmes to provide for and promote opportunities in disarmament and non-proliferation education through online and in-person training courses and organization of outreach and dialogue events.

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Office of Programme Planning Finance and Budget (UNDMSPC-OPPFB) secures the financing of the Organization’s expenses, pursuant to Article 17 of the Charter of the United Nations, and to ensure sound, effective and efficient integrated financial management of and reporting on United Nations resources, supported by a strong internal control environment. It ensures effective and efficient deliberations by Member States on the results to which the field and other Secretariat entities contribute, and on the resources required for the work of those entities in line with their mandates, and to ensure the effective and efficient management of resources. And it also ensures the effective and efficient deliberations by Member States on the results to which the Secretariat contributes, on the translation of mandates into workplans and on the resources required for the work of the Secretariat in line with its mandates, and to ensure the effective and efficient management of resources. resources. And it also ensures the effective and efficient deliberations by Member States on the results to which the Secretariat contributes, on the translation of mandates into workplans and on the resources required for the work of the Secretariat in line with its mandates, and to ensure the effective and efficient management of resources. The Office's work is shared by its three Divisions: Finance Division, Programme Planning and Budget Division and Field Operations Finance Division.

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The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) drives sustainable development and regional connectivity across 53 member states. Through policy analysis, technical assistance and capacity building, it addresses priorities from climate resilience to inclusive growth. Its Beijing-based Centre for Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization (CSAM) fosters innovation in agricultural technology, advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through knowledge-sharing and regional collaboration.

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25044 - Economic Affairs Intern

Location: New York

Language Requirements: Proficiency in spoken and written English; proficiency in other UN official languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an asset.

Field of Study: Economics, social and development-related fields

Internship Duration: 3 months

Application Deadline: May 25, 2025

Internship Duties:

Interns will be primarily responsible for:

Conducting research and synthesizing background materials and policy documents on macroeconomic issues such as trade, investment, finance, policy, and sustainable development;
Performing quantitative data analysis, including data collection, standardization, and basic modeling;
Supporting updates and improvements of economic databases;
Assisting with policy briefings, preparing materials, and drafting summary reports;
Providing general support, including managing information systems, drafting briefings and documents, and updating databases.

More information: https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/258013?language=en

25045 - Political Affairs Intern

Location: New York

Language Requirements: Proficiency in spoken and written English; knowledge of other official UN languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an asset.

Field of Study: Political science, peace and humanitarian studies, or related fields\ Internship Duration: 3 to 6 months

Application Deadline: June 8, 2025

Internship Duties:

Interns will primarily be responsible for:

Assisting in drafting and preparing official documents, including summaries, talking points, speeches, statements, and web content;
Participating in and summarizing meetings;
Conducting research for policy formulation, including literature, media, and web-based sources;
Supporting during conferences and General Assembly sessions;
Completing other assigned tasks as required.

More information: https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/257945?language=en

25046 - Finance Intern

Location: New York

Language Requirements: Proficiency in spoken and written English; knowledge of other official UN languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an asset.

Field of Study: Management, administration, or related fields

Internship Duration: 3 to 6 months

Application Deadline: June 6, 2025

Internship Duties:

Interns will primarily be responsible for:

Researching and compiling historical data related to budget formulation to ensure resource requirements comply with regulations and mandates;
Participating in budget formulation processes;
Monitoring budget implementation, identifying variances between planned and actual expenditures;
Using databases and spreadsheets to prepare financial information.

More information: https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/257935?language=en

25047 - Information and Communications Technology Intern

Location: Bangkok / Remote

Language Requirements: Proficiency in English

Field of Study: Information and communication technology or related fields

Internship Duration: 3 to 6 months

Application Deadline: June 15, 2025

Internship Duties:

Interns will primarily be responsible for:

Supporting computer information systems;
Installing software and hardware, troubleshooting issues;
Assisting with IT-related projects and meetings;
Providing administrative support.

More information: https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/257787?language=en

CSC-Funded Internship Program

To enhance Chinese youth’s understanding of international organizations and cultivate future talent dedicated to working in such institutions, the China Scholarship Council (CSC) has launched an international organization internship program and developed the 2025 Guidelines for the International Organization Internship Program.

This internship program prioritizes funding for internships at:

Major intergovernmental international organizations
Intergovernmental organizations with significant international influence

Eligible internship locations include headquarters and regional offices of international organizations abroad.

For more information: https://www.csc.edu.cn/article/3412

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Internship Notification | Internships at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, and more!

25044 - Economic Affairs Intern

25045 - Political Affairs Intern

25046 - Finance Intern

25047 - Information and Communications Technology Intern

CSC-Funded Internship Program