Internship, Data Analysis and Report Synthesis UNDP RBAS in NY Office-Based

Anchored in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and in line with the priorities outlined in the UNDP Strategic Plan, the Regional Bureau for Arab States (RBAS) supports the Arab States region to achieve sustainable development by eradicating poverty in all its forms and dimensions, accelerating structural transformations for sustainable development, and building resilience to crises and shocks. Within this work, the Regional Bureau for Arab States responds to needs across development settings including Least Developed Countries, Middle Income Countries, Net Contributor Countries and countries affected by crisis, with a view to support the building of resilience, fight climate change, leverage the promise of innovation, and prioritize the advance of women, youth and vulnerable groups as part of its commitment to the principles of universality, equality and leaving no one behind in an increasing challenging regional context which has been further impacted by various crises.

Anchored in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and in line with the priorities outlined in the UNDP Strategic Plan, the Regional Bureau for Arab States (RBAS) supports the Arab States region to achieve sustainable development by eradicating poverty in all its forms and dimensions, accelerating structural transformations for sustainable development, and building resilience to crises and shocks. Within this work, the Regional Bureau for Arab States responds to needs across development settings including Least Developed Countries, Middle Income Countries, Net Contributor Countries and countries affected by crisis, with a view to support the building of resilience, fight climate change, leverage the promise of innovation, and prioritize the advance of women, youth and vulnerable groups as part of its commitment to the principles of universality, equality and leaving no one behind in an increasing challenging regional context which has been further impacted by various crises.

RBAS supports partners in the region to develop integrated, transformative, and scalable solutions to tackle the interconnected challenges of poverty, vulnerability, inequality and exclusion, in ways that are economically, socially and environmentally sustainable. The team assists in enhancing prospects for inclusive growth, jobs and livelihoods at national and local levels, including through economic recovery and resilience‑building in crisis and post‑crisis contexts, focusing on empowering women and youth, and advancing opportunities for the most vulnerable.

It also supports research, policy, and program guidance around: macroeconomic stability, private and financial sectors, fiscal policy and public finance management, economic transformation, social protection, women economic empowerment, urban and digital economy, etc. The intern will report to the Strategic Initiatives Advisor in RBAS New York and will support the work on policy and research, including the Arab Human Development Report (AHDR) and ongoing socio‑economic analyses examining the implications of conflicts and other shocks for growth, employment, poverty, inequality and human development in the Arab States region.

• Research and analysis:
  Conducting data collection, desk reviews of existing research and literature on one or two of the areas that the inclusive growth team is currently working on (namely, macroeconomics, public finance management, social protection, informality, labor market, poverty and inequality, private sector development (including micro, small and medium enterprises), SDG financing).
• Policy Brief Development:
  Assist in the drafting and preparation of policy briefs, technical notes, and economic assessments tailored for regional stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Advanced Quantitative Analysis:
  Support the team by conducting quantitative data analysis using reliable sources and tools to identify and visualize regional economic trends.
• Event and Dialogue Support:
  Provide logistical and substantive support in organizing regional consultations, webinars, and other forums related to inclusive growth and economic development.
• Regional Monitoring:
  Regularly monitor and summarize macroeconomic indicators, ongoing socio‑economic developments, and policy shifts across the Arab States region to inform the team's ongoing programmatic work.
• Knowledge Management:
  Assist in maintaining and updating internal databases, knowledge…