Economics Affairs Intern: data analysis and carbon pricing
Support research efforts regarding climate change and sustainable development.
Overview
Support research efforts regarding climate change and sustainable development.
You have:
- Must be enrolled in or have completed a graduate school program or bachelor's degree.
- Fluency in Spanish is required.
- Knowledge of 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
Remote Full Time
Expected duration
3 - 6 months
Duties and Responsibilities
The internship in the Climate Change Unit (ECLAC, Sustainable Development and Human Settlements Division, Santiago) will last 3 to 6 (3 min/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 Economics Officer: The intern will support the team providing research assistance. The task will include: • Produce analytical, quantitative and qualitative elements required for the elaboration of documents and reports contained in the regular work programme and extraordinary work assigned to the Unit. • Collect qualitative and qualitative data related to climate change, carbon pricing, climate finance, fossil fuel subsidies, among others. • Survey literature on climate change impacts and policy responses.
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.
Languages
Spanish is the working language of ECLAC. French and English are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in Spanish is required and knowledge of English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.
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 analyze climate-related data? | The interviewer wants to assess your analytical skills specific to climate issues. | Provide specific examples of the data you analyzed and the impact of your findings. |
| How would you approach conducting a literature review on climate finance? | The goal is to see how you plan and structure your research. | Pro members can see the explanation. |