Economic Affairs Intern

Job Description

Under the general guidance of the Chief of the “Connectivity and Infrastructure Development Section” and/or the direct supervision of a relevant responsible officer, the intern will make an important contribution to the work of the Section. Activities change according to the needs of the section, but typical tasks include the following: 1 – Research: Assist officers of the Section to conduct analytical research on various issues related to the development and deepening of transport development (rail, road, air, maritime, inland waterways transports, and multimodal transport as well as road safety) at policy level as well as the use of transport models, new technologies (digitalisation, AI, etc) and energy to accelerate transport efficiency. 2- Information and data: Compile, process, and analyse information and data on transport (rail, road, air, maritime, inland waterways transports, and multimodal transports as well as road safety) in Africa and beyond, which may require econometric skills and economic modelling approaches. 3- Programme and project: Support officers of the Section to conduct programme and projects related to transport, infrastructure, and economic development. 4- Other task: Carry out other tasks as required by the Section and the Division.