Gender Statistics Intern - Data processing and research assistance

Assist with data processing and research for gender statistics.

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ECLAC - Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean

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Application deadline 2 years ago: Friday 5 Apr 2024 at 03:59 UTC

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Overview

Assist with data processing and research for gender statistics.

You have:

  • Applicants must be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme or final academic year of a first university degree programme.
  • Good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint and STATA is required.
  • Fluency in spoken and written English and Spanish is required.
  • 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

Santiago

Expected duration

4-6 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 for Gender Affairs will last 3 to 6 (2 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 the statistician of the Division: Karen García. The intern will contribute as research assistant to construct inputs for knowledge documents and presentations and some specific tasks include data processing, development of summaries and concept notes.

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 STATA.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English and Spanish 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

Can you describe a time when you had to process a large amount of data? This assesses your familiarity with data processing tasks relevant to the internship. Provide a brief example of a relevant experience, focusing on your approach and the tools used.
How do you prioritize tasks when handling multiple projects or deadlines? This helps evaluate your time management and organizational skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
What experience do you have with statistical software like STATA? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Why are you interested in gender statistics and its implications in public policy? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you explain a complex concept in a way that's easy to understand? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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