Intern - Economist and Development Coordination Support

Work Location

JAKARTA

Expected duration

10 June - 09 September 2026

Duties and Responsibilities

In Indonesia, the United Nations (UN) has a long-standing partnership with the government, private sector, civil society, and youth to advance progress toward advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). At the core of the UN in Indonesia's work is the United Nations Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2026 – 2030, the key strategic document guiding collaboration between the UN, the host government, and other partners. The Cooperation Framework outlines shared priorities and responsibilities, ensuring that the UN’s support complements national development plans and global goals. The United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO), under the leadership of the Resident Coordinator, serves as the coordination hub for UN agencies, funds, and programmes. The RCO’s core functions include strategic planning, partnerships and development finance, data and results management, and communications and advocacy. The Economist and Development Coordination Intern will work closely with the Economist and Programme team to support coordination, research, reporting, and communication activities related to the implementation and monitoring of the Cooperation Framework and broader UN development priorities in Indonesia. The intern will contribute to research, stakeholder coordination, SDG-related reporting, meeting documentation, and preparation of analytical and communication materials to support the RCO’s engagement with Government counterparts, UN agencies, private sector, development partners, academia, civil society, and other stakeholders. The intern will contribute to the following areas: Research & Analytical Support

• Support background research on socio-economic trends, SDG progress, national development priorities, and emerging development issues relevant to Indonesia.
• Assist in reviewing policy documents, development reports, and briefing materials relevant to Cooperation Framework implementation.
• Support preparation of background notes, summaries, presentations, talking points, and briefing materials for meetings, consultations, and events.
• Assist in conducting stakeholder mapping and information gathering related to UN coordination and development priorities.
• Support compilation and organization of information and inputs related to SDG monitoring and reporting processes. Coordination & Reporting Support
• Support coordination with UN agencies and relevant stakeholders related to Cooperation Framework implementation and SDG-related activities.
• Assist in organizing and documenting meetings, workshops, consultations, and inter-agency coordination sessions.
• Prepare meeting summaries, minutes, action trackers, and follow-up notes.
• Support tracking of coordination processes, follow-up actions, and reporting timelines.
• Assist in...