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YPP Exam: Economic Affairs (for external applicants)
5 months ago
Description
Job Title
Young Professionals Programme - Economic Affairs
Job Location
Positions may be available at various UN Secretariat offices, including Addis Ababa, Bangkok, Beirut, Geneva, Nairobi, New York, Santiago, Vienna.
Job Overview
Successful candidates will be placed on a roster and may be selected for two-year fixed-term contracts at the P-1/P-2 level. The positions are in the field of Economic Affairs and are focused on various sub-specialties such as macroeconomics, development economics, international economics, public economics, environmental economics, and more. The work is guided by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Compensation
Candidates selected from the roster will be offered a two-year fixed-term contract at the P-1/P-2 level.
Responsibilities
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Economic and/or sector analysis:
- Collect, evaluate, interpret, and analyze socio-economic information.
- Prepare analytical studies of economic and sustainable development issues.
- Prepare briefing notes and other materials on economic and sustainable development issues.
- Maintain databases and assist in designing and using econometric models.
- Assist in organizing expert group meetings and seminars.
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Intergovernmental support:
- Prepare inputs for reports
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Career Paths
People who completed this type of internship end up in the following types of jobs
- Fundraisers
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People who did this kind of internship end up at the following companies
- US Congress
- United States Senate
- US Department Of State
- Teach For America
- Deloitte
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Average internship hourly pay
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Nonprofit Organization Management
Typical pay range:
$21.26 - $27.34
Estimated Monthly Living Expenses
For New York, NY | $5,639/mo
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