Intern - RCS Philippines

Work Location

Manila

Expected duration

1 July-31August 2026

Duties and Responsibilities

The United Nations Resident Coordinator leads the UN County Team (UNCT) and represents the UN Secretary General in the Philippines. He is supported in discharge of his functions by the Resident Coordinator Office (RCO), which plays a central role in ensuring effective coordination and implementation of United Nations initiatives in the country. As part of its mandate, the RCO focuses on strategic planning, partnerships, policy and programme advice, and advocacy while leveraging data-driven insights and coordination mechanisms to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This internship offers a unique opportunity for young professionals to obtain first-hand work experience in a dynamic international team and to support the sustainable development agenda in the Philippines. The selected candidate will contribute to the work of the United Nations in the Philippines for a period of three to six months. The internship is designed to provide technical support by carrying out economic and social research and policy analysis, and coordination and administrative assistance. The intern will gain hands-on experience in UN programming and multilateral engagement while contributing to the office’s core functions. The intern will support the Office through the following: Research and Policy Analysis

• Support the collection and analysis of economic and social studies, papers, reports, and data relevant to the implementation of the Philippines 2024-2028 United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (CF) and broader the Philippines’ development priorities
• Monitor and summarize recent economic and social trends, policy developments, and relevant news Report Preparation
• Support preparation of briefing notes, background notes, and policy briefs, and other materials for internal and external use
• Assist with drafting, editing, and formatting reports, presentations, and communication materials Coordination and Administrative Support
• Support the organization of meetings, consultations, and events related to economic and social policy and programming
• Assist in organizing hybrid and digitally enabled coordination meetings, workshops, and events related to the RCO’s initiatives
• Support preparation and drafting of actionable documentations (minutes, summaries, and follow-up action points) from meetings. The intern will report to the RCO Head of Office through the RCO Senior Economist and other team members, as necessary. The internship is a full-time, unpaid opportunity. Interns are required to work Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for a duration of 2 to 6 months.

Qualifications/special skills

Knowledge of Tagalog is desirable.

• Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a...