Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities The intern will report to the Technology, Innovation, Connectivity, and Infrastructure Division (TICID) and the supervision of the Chief of the Technologies, Innovation, and Digital Transformation Section and the Coordinator of the Digital Centre of Excellence on Digital ID, Trade, and Economy. The Technologies, Innovation, and Digital Transformation work of the Economic Commission for Africa is led by the Technologies, Innovation, and Digital Transformation Section and encompasses a) policy research and analysis; b) technical support to member states and their institutions; and c) consensus building and advocacy. • Research and Analysis: Assist in the collection and analysis of data related to the digital economy and e-governance. Conduct research on digital trends and best practices and propose innovative solutions to enhance digital engagements with member states, regional organizations (AUC, UN agencies, WB, AfDB, Afreximbank, etc.), the private sector, and NGOs with the objective of accelerating digital transformation efforts across Africa. Support the preparation of reports on the digital economy and e-governance, including e-commerce, digital trade, fintech, emerging technologies, digital divides, infrastructure development, and implementation of digital strategies, highlighting achievements, challenges, and opportunities for growth. • Technical Support: Support the team in the design and implementation of programs under the Digital Center of Excellence, including the portfolio on Digital ID & Interoperability, capacity building, and upskilling of students and teachers as part of the joint Google program and the Connected African Girls coding camp initiative. • Content Creation and Management: Assist with the creation of digital content, including infographics and social media posts that promote the ECA’s initiatives and results. Update and maintain the ECA’s website content and websites under ECA’s projects in collaboration with various departments to ensure accuracy and timeliness and develop recommendations to improve usability.
Qualifications/special skills
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat
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.