Communications Intern

Support communication activities of the Division.

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ECLAC - Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean

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Application deadline 1 year ago: Wednesday 2 Apr 2025 at 03:59 UTC

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Overview

Support communication activities of the Division.

You have:

  • Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university 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).
  • Fluency in Spanish is required.
  • Knowledge of English is required.
  • Field of study in journalism is desirable.

Contract

This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.

Work Location

Chile

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean is one of the five regional Commissions of the United Nations. It was founded in 1948 with the purpose of contributing to the region's economic and social development. Its mission includes the design, monitoring and evaluation of public policies and the provision of advisory services, expertise and training to Governments, as well as support for regional and international cooperation and coordination activities. Please visit our website at www.eclac.org for further information. The internship in the Division of Production, Productivity and Management will last 2 to 6 (2min/6 max) months, depending on the needs of the Office. Candidates may be selected throughout the posting period, on an "as-needed" basis. Under the supervision or overall guidance of the Chief of Division of of Production, Productivity and Management. The intern will support the team in the communication activities of the Division. Tasks will include: - Write briefing notes from seminars, lectures, conferences, and published documents. - Suggest short communications for social networks. - Collaborate critically in updating the communication strategy of ECLAC's Division of Production, Productivity and Management.

Qualifications/special skills

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met: (a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or, (b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent). - For this internship, studies in the area of journalism is desirable 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 in Spanish is required. Knowledge of English is required.

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.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to write a communication piece on a tight deadline? The interviewer is assessing your ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Provide a specific example highlighting your time management and writing skills.
How would you approach updating a communication strategy? The interviewer wants to understand your strategic thinking and creativity. Pro members can see the explanation.
Tell us about your experience using social media for communication purposes. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What are the key elements to consider when writing briefing notes? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you explain why communication is crucial for public policy implementation? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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