Industrial policies and productivity intern

Support studies on industrial policy and productivity in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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ECLAC - Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean

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Application deadline 1 year ago: Thursday 13 Jun 2024 at 03:59 UTC

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Overview

Support studies on industrial policy and productivity in Latin America and the Caribbean.

You have:

  • High School Diploma required.
  • Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations.
  • Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns.
  • Interns may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work authorization.

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, Chile

Expected duration

2-6 meses

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 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 director of the division and an economic affairs officer, tasks will include: - Collaborate in studies on productivity and industrial policy in Latin America and the Caribbean. -Develop firm-level data and databases at the country or sector level. -Use statistical software to analyse firm-level data and productivity in the region. Reports to an Economic Affairs Officer and the Director of the Division The intern will contribute to ongoing work on industrial policies and productivity in Latin America and the Caribbean. Tasks will include: - Collaborate in studies on productivity and industrial policy in Latin America and the Caribbean. -Develop firm-level data and databases at the country or sector level. -Use statistical software to analyse firm-level data and productivity in the region.

Qualifications/special skills

HS Diploma

Languages

Not available.

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 analyzed complex data? This question assesses your experience with data analysis, an essential skill for this position. Provide a specific example where you successfully analyzed data and the impact it had on a project.
How do you prioritize tasks when working on multiple projects? The interviewer wants to know your time management skills and ability to handle workload. Pro members can see the explanation.
Tell me about a time you collaborated with others to achieve a goal. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What statistical software are you familiar with and how have you used it? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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