Work Location

Kinshasa, DRC

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The UN Resident Coordinator System encompasses all organizations of the UN system dealing with operational activities for development, regardless of their formal presence in the country. The UN Resident Coordinator (UNRC) is the designated representative of the UN Secretary-General and leading the UN Country Team (UNCT) and assumes the overall responsibility for – and coordination of – the development activities of the UN system. The UN Resident Coordinator Office (RCO) in the DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (DRC) brings together all the UN entities working on sustainable development in the country and leads the United Nations Country Team (UNCT). Its main goal is to ensure joint planning and working together and ensure the delivery of tangible results in support of the development agenda of the Government of DRC, through the new UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework, which guides the UN country team’s development program cycle, in joint agreement with the Government. The main functions of the resident coordinator office include but not limited to strategic analysis and planning; oversight of the UN country programming cycle; representation and support of UN Secretariat and UN Agencies including those without formal presence in DRC; support the national coordination systems and processes; development and management of shared operational support services; crisis management preparedness and response; external communication and advocacy; human rights and political Development; joint resource mobilization and fund management; and general UNCT oversight and coordination. Under the direct supervision of the RCO Economist, the intern will contribute specifically to economic research, including supporting the development of econometric models for evidence-based economic policy analysis. The intern will be responsible for finding a suitable location, IT stationery equipment, and internet facilities to connect frequently with the RCO Economist. The Internship is UNPAID and full-time. Responsibilities – Support the analysis of some sections of the RCO keys report such as the CCA updates or policy briefs; Supports the monitoring of SDG trends in DRC and in the region, with regular briefs; • Conduct literature reviews of macroeconomic research, methodologies, and synthesize the findings and insights. • Support the drafting of different documents or research reports (e.g. on SDG financing, Economic Transformation, Resilience, Diversification, and Job Creation etc…). • Assisting in preparing concept notes and short briefings in the above-mentioned areas; • Reviewing and commenting on research products and supporting their publication. • Support the development/ review of econometric models (e.g., forecasting, simulations) and macroeconomics analysis a (e.g., scenario analysis) to assess the impact of various development policies/interventions on the specific outcomes. • Conduct basic statistical analysis – such as time series analysis – using relevant software (e.g., Matlab, GAMS, EViews, R, Excel).

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: PhD, Master or bachelor’s degree in economics, Econometrics, Applied Economics, Statistics or related social sciences. 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. Applicants must have the ability to conduct literature reviews of macroeconomic research, methodologies, and synthesize the findings and insights. Please explain how you meet this criterion using examples, including any specific research projects or reports you have worked on. Applicants must have experience in drafting research reports, policy briefs, or analytical notes related to economic trends or development issues. Please describe any relevant documents you have produced, the topics covered, and how your work informed decision-making or policy discussions.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. Fluency in English and French languages is required for this internship. Knowledge of another UN language would be desirable.

Additional Information

Not available.

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.