Economic Affairs Intern
Support the research agenda of the ECLAC Washington Office.
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Overview
Support the research agenda of the ECLAC Washington Office.
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 degree or equivalent).
- Knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams.
- Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship.
- Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.
Contract
This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.
Work Location
Washington
Expected duration
2 to 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 ECLAC Washington Office will last between 2 and 6 months, depending on the Office's needs. Candidates may be selected on an "as-needed" basis throughout the posting period. Under the supervision or overall guidance of the Office's Director and other staff, the intern will perform duties to support the team in the research agenda of the Office. Tasks will include but not be limited to: - Research on topics such as Artificial Intelligence, new technologies, and their impact on economic development (with a focus on LAC). - Conduct literature reviews to understand the current state of the research topic and its implications for LAC. - Summarize and analyze relevant research papers and publications. - Participate in team meetings and discussions. - Attend relevant conferences, webinars, and seminars. - Collect information from official country data, specialized agencies, and other sources. - Review and compile the collected data and information, prepare reports, and update databases of the Office, incorporating appropriate tables, graphs, and charts with references. - The intern may also be asked to assist in the day-to-day work of the Office if required.
Qualifications/special skills
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's degree or equivalent). 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. Applicants must have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
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
| Describe your experience with data analysis and how it relates to economic development. | This question assesses your practical knowledge and ability to apply data analysis in a real-world context. | Highlight specific experiences where you successfully utilized data analysis to inform decisions or strategies. |
| Can you provide an example of a research project you have completed? | The interviewer wants to understand your research skills and methodology. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay updated on topics such as artificial intelligence and its impact on economic issues? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to summarize complex research findings? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to handle a large volume of data. What tools and methods did you use? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges have you faced in team collaboration, and how did you overcome them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How comfortable are you in public speaking or presenting research findings to an audience? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why is this internship important for your career goals? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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