Work Location home-based or Geneva Expected duration 01.12.26-31.05.27 Duties and Responsibilities This position is located primarily at the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The Internship Programme is unpaid and full-time, i.e., an intern is expected to work five days per week (40 hours). This internship position is offered on an in-person basis and/or remotely. The internship will be located in DITC, in the Extractive Commodities Section.
The internship will tentatively start on 1st December 2026 for a period of six months. 1. Data collection and analysis • Collect, compile, and validate quantitative and qualitative data on commodity markets, including production, trade flows, and policy developments in the minerals and metals sector. • Analyse critical energy transition minerals to identify market and policy drivers, and evaluate their impacts on exporting and importing countries, supply security, and the energy transition.
• Monitor and document export restrictions on critical energy transition minerals, maintain and regularly update a dedicated database, and ensure the completeness and accuracy of all required information. 2.
Thematic research and synthesis • Conduct targeted research based on analysed data to support the preparation of policy briefs, background papers and publications on critical minerals for development in resource-rich countries • Contribute to research on value addition, diversification and benefit sharing and on global frameworks for traceability, transparency, and accountability across the minerals value chain and compile relevant best practices. 3.
Intergovernmental meetings • Support the organization and preparation of intergovernmental meetings convened or facilitated by the Extractive Commodities Section. • Identify potential speakers and panellists in coordination with supervisors and contribute to logistical arrangements. • Assist in preparing background materials, presentations, and discussion inputs drawing on the intern’s analytical work. More generally, interns shall: 1.
Observe all applicable rules, regulations, instructions, procedures and directives of the Organization notwithstanding their status as described in section 4 of the UN Internship Programme Administrative Instructions ST/AI/2000/9 & ST/AI/2005/11. 2. Provide the receiving departments/offices with a copy of all materials prepared by them during the internship.
The UN shall be entitled to all property rights, including but not limited to patents, copyrights and trademarks, with regard to material which bears a direct relation to or is made in consequence of, the services provided under the internship. At the request of the UN, the interns shall assist in securing such property rights and transferring them to the UN in compliance with the requirements of the applicable law. 3.
Respect the impartiality and independence required of the UN and of the receiving department/office and shall not seek or accept instructions regarding the services performed under the internship agreement from any Government or from any authority external to the UN. 4.
Unless otherwise authorized by the appropriate official in the receiving department/office, they may not communicate at any time to the media or to any institution, person, Government or any other external source any information which has become known to them by reason of their association with the UN or the receiving department/office, that they know or ought to have known has not been made public.
They may not use any such information without the written authorization of the appropriate official, and such information may never be used for personal gain. These obligations also apply after the end of the internship with the UN. 5. Refrain from any conduct that would adversely reflect on the UN or on the receiving department/office and will not engage in any activity which is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the UN.
Qualifications/special skills The United Nations internship programme is intended to expose students or recent graduates to the United Nations in order to enhance their educational experience and to help them to gain experience in the work of the Organization.
Therefore, applicants to the programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: • Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate level programme (master’s degree or equivalent, or higher) • Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent).
Moreover, interns should: • Be computer literate in standard software applications; • Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and • Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes willingness to understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
• Have a Knowledge of data visualization tools, such as Datawrapper or Power BI, is desirable. • Have a Knowledge of HTML is desirable. Applicants must preferably pursue studies in data and computer sciences, economics, or trade-related fields. No working experience is required for this internship. 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. Languages Fluency written and spoken in English is required. Any other UN official languages is an asset.
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.
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Work Location home-based or Geneva Expected duration 01.12.26-31.05.27 Duties and Responsibilities This position is located primarily at the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The Internship Programme is unpaid and full-time, i.e., an intern is expected to work five days per week (40 hours). This internship position is offered on an in-person basis and/or remotely. The internship will be located in DITC, in the Extractive Commodities Section. The internship will tentatively start on 1st December 2026 for a period of six months. 1. Data collection and analysis • Collect, compile, and validate quantitative and qualitative data on commodity markets, including production, trade flows, and policy developments in the minerals and metals sector. • Analyse critical energy transition minerals to identify market and policy drivers, and evaluate their impacts on exporting and importing countries, supply security, and the energy transition. • Monitor and document export restrictions on critical energy transition minerals, maintain and regularly update a dedicated database, and ensure the completeness and accuracy of all required information. 2. Thematic research and synthesis • Conduct targeted research based on analysed data to support the preparation of policy briefs, background papers and publications on critical minerals for development in resource-rich countries • Contribute to research on value addition, diversification and benefit sharing and on global frameworks for traceability, transparency, and accountability across the minerals value chain and compile relevant best practices. 3. Intergovernmental meetings • Support the organization and preparation of intergovernmental meetings convened or facilitated by the Extractive Commodities Section. • Identify potential speakers and panellists in coordination with supervisors and contribute to logistical arrangements. • Assist in preparing background materials, presentations, and discussion inputs drawing on the intern’s analytical work. More generally, interns shall: 1. Observe all applicable rules, regulations, instructions, procedures and directives of the Organization notwithstanding their status as described in section 4 of the UN Internship Programme Administrative Instructions ST/AI/2000/9 & ST/AI/2005/11. 2. Provide the receiving departments/offices with a copy of all materials prepared by them during the internship. The UN shall be entitled to all property rights, including but not limited to patents, copyrights and trademarks, with regard to material which bears a direct relation to or is made in consequence of, the services provided under the internship. At the request of the UN, the interns shall assist in securing such property rights and transferring them to the UN in compliance with the requirements of the applicable law. 3. Respect the impartiality and independence required of the UN and of the receiving department/office and shall not seek or accept instructions regarding the services performed under the internship agreement from any Government or from any authority external to the UN. 4. Unless otherwise authorized by the appropriate official in the receiving department/office, they may not communicate at any time to the media or to any institution, person, Government or any other external source any information which has become known to them by reason of their association with the UN or the receiving department/office, that they know or ought to have known has not been made public. They may not use any such information without the written authorization of the appropriate official, and such information may never be used for personal gain. These obligations also apply after the end of the internship with the UN. 5. Refrain from any conduct that would adversely reflect on the UN or on the receiving department/office and will not engage in any activity which is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the UN. Qualifications/special skills The United Nations internship programme is intended to expose students or recent graduates to the United Nations in order to enhance their educational experience and to help them to gain experience in the work of the Organization. Therefore, applicants to the programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: • Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate level programme (master’s degree or equivalent, or higher) • Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent). Moreover, interns should: • Be computer literate in standard software applications; • Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and • Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes willingness to understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. • Have a Knowledge of data visualization tools, such as Datawrapper or Power BI, is desirable. • Have a Knowledge of HTML is desirable. Applicants must preferably pursue studies in data and computer sciences, economics, or trade-related fields. No working experience is required for this internship. 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. Languages Fluency written and spoken in English is required. Any other UN official languages is an asset. 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.