INTERN - ECONOMIC AFFAIRS (TRADE POLICY)

Work Location

Bangkok

Expected duration

2-6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The United Nations ESCAP (UN ESCAP) invites candidates who are interested in building their capacity through learning-by-doing and direct experience in working with professional Staff and experts on trade and trade policy to apply for the 2-to-6 month internship position in the Trade Policy and Facilitation Section (TPFS) of the Trade, Investment and Innovation Division of UN ESCAP. This position focuses on trade-policy-related work. The opportunities are available both for the remote and onsite internship programme. The work covers broad areas related to trade and trade policy. We aim to provide evidence, training, and policy guidance to governments and relevant stakeholders in the Asia-Pacific region. Types of services include: conducting research and analysis; providing training and capacity building for policymakers and researchers; delivering advisory services to member governments; organizing regional dialogues, meetings and forums. Much of our work is focused on the development needs of the region’s least developed countries and other countries with special needs. This internship program is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the Division or office to which they are assigned. This internship program has attracted very high calibre candidates, who, as part of this internship, gained invaluable academic and applied skills. Applicants who may be suitable for the scope of work should meet at least one of the following academic backgrounds: - Possessing an academic background in economics, with a particular emphasis on international trade economics and development economics. - Having academic backgrounds in econometrics, data management, data analysis, and data presentation. - Having academic backgrounds in international law. Internship opportunities are available throughout the year in both remote and onsite formats. Internships are expected to commence around 15 May 2026 or at a mutually agreed-upon date between the candidate and the internship supervisor. Responsibilities Daily responsibilities will depend on the intern’s background, the work of the intern’s supervisor, and the internship period. Duties may include some of the following items but are not limited to: - Contribute to the policy research activities on contemporary issues related to trade, digital trade, e-commerce, global value chains, multilateral and regional trade agreements, globalization, and trade-related regulations with a focus on implications on sustainable and inclusive development. - Undertake literature analysis, draft background and discussion documents and policy notes, - Support the preparation of presentations, training-course materials - Support the data work, including the identification of data sources, the collection and analysis of data, the update and maintenance o...