Join the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and gain hands-on experience in global investment policies, bilateral investment treaties (BITs), investment dispute settlement, and sustainable development frameworks.This internship is ideal for students and recent graduates passionate about economic affairs, global governance, sustainability, and international investment law.

📍 About the Internship

This internship is hosted by the Investment Policies Branch within UNCTAD’s Division on Investment and Enterprise.The position may be completed remotely or in-person at UNCTAD Headquarters in Geneva.

🗓️ Duration

January 2026 – June 2026 (6 months)

🧠 You will contribute to:

📊 Collecting & analysing data on international investment agreements (IIAs)📑 Updating UNCTAD’s IIA and ISDS databases📈 Research on investment policy trends, reforms, and emerging issues📚 Preparing material for the World Investment Report and other publications🌐 Supporting expert meetings (World Investment Forum, Annual IIA Conference, etc.)🛠️ Assisting in technical assistance & capacity-building activities📝 Proofreading, editing and content preparation💻 Updating the Investment Policy Hub & preparing social media content🗂️ Supporting programme reporting & documentation

🎓 Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be:

✔️ Enrolled in (or recently graduated from):• Master’s programme• PhD programme• OR final year of Bachelor’s degree

✔️ Strong interest in UN work✔️ Ability to work with diverse cultures✔️ Computer literate (Excel, Word, PowerPoint essential)

Preferred academic backgrounds:

• Economics• Law• International Relations• Political Science• Statistics• Data Science• Sustainable Development• Public Policy• Related fields

🌐 Languages

• English: required• Arabic: an asset

💼 Administrative Information

• The internship is full-time (40 hrs/week).• Travel, accommodation, visa, insurance, and living costs are covered by the intern.• UN does not charge any recruitment fees.• Interns must follow UN confidentiality, neutrality and professional conduct rules.• No employment expectation exists after the internship.

📅 Application Deadline

27 November 2025

🔗 Application Link

https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/267302?language=en

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