Work Location
Mbabane, Eswatini
Expected duration
5 months
Duties and Responsibilities
The United Nations Resident Coordinator leads the UN County Team (UNCT), including all UN entities present in the Kingdom of Eswatini, and represents the UN Secretary General to the Government of the country. The main goal of the Resident Coordinator is to bring together the different UN agencies for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the operational activities at the country level, helping the UN to be a more relevant and reliable partner to the government. The UN Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO) supports the roles and functions of the UN Resident Coordinator and the UNCT. The RCO provides inter-agency coordination support to the UNCT and its various inter-agency mechanisms. Key functions of the RCO include: (1) strategic analysis, planning and positioning of the Country Team; (2) preparation and monitoring of the United Nations Development Framework (UNDAF); (3) support to joint UN programming and operations management; (4) policy guidance and (5) joint advocacy and communications. The UN General Assembly Resolution 72/279 on the repositioning of the UN Development System, positions UNSDCF as the single most important UN country planning instrument in support of the 2030 Agenda based in the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office in Eswatini. The role of the Assistant Economic Analyst will be to support in providing evidence-based economic policy analysis and advice to support the implementation and achievement of SDGs in Eswatini. The Intternship at RCO Eswatini is for a period of Five (5) months. The Internship is UNPAID and in-person at the Duty Station. The candidate will be under the supervision of the Economist. Responsibilities Under the overall guidance of the Team Leader and Strategic Planner as a secondary supervisor and direct supervision of the Development Coordination Officer/Economist in the UN RCO as the first supervisor, the Economic Analyst will be responsible for; • Supporting evidence-based analysis to establish the trends of sustainable development, challenges, and opportunities in Eswatini • Participate in UN internal and external engagements aimed at providing advice on innovative economic and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) policies to accelerate progress on the 2030 Agenda • Support in planning and managing SDG related events • Engage in sustainable development advocacy and communication activities • Support knowledge management on SDG related issues and promote learning within the relevant networks • Maintain existing and build new partnerships with Government, development partners and other stakeholders that collaborate with the UN in the implementation and achievement of the 2030 Agenda • Keep abreast of Eswatini’s socio-economic trends and identify their implications for UN’s development cooperation • Any other duties as may be assigned
Qualifications/special skills
Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. Preferred studies: University degree (Bachelor of Arts or equivalent) in economics, economic policy and planning, economic policy management, public policy, or any other closely related field. - Knowledge of Eswatini’s social and economic development context. - Analytical skills and application of techniques (e.g. econometric tools, Microsoft, statistical analysis) - Demonstrable skills in writing and presentation - Have affinity with or interest in coordination, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. Fluency in English language is required for this internship. Knowledge of Siswati would be desirable.
Additional Information
Do you have previous UN Internship experience? If so, provide details of the entity and exact start and dates of the internship.
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.
