Intern - economic affairs

Support economic research activities in the International Trade and Integration Division.

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ECLAC - Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean

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Application deadline 7 months ago: Saturday 1 Nov 2025 at 03:59 UTC

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Overview

Support economic research activities in the International Trade and Integration Division.

You have:

  • Minimum education requirement is a HS diploma or equivalent.
  • Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree or have completed a Bachelor's, Master's or Ph.D. Programme.
  • Knowledge in English or Spanish is desirable.
  • Economics or a field of study closely related to the internship is required.
  • Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents 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

Expected duration

3 to 6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) 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 International Trade and Integration Division in ECLAC, Santiago, Chile will last 3 to 6 months, depending on the needs of the Office. The intern will support the team in economic research activities of the International Trade Division. Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background and the internship period. Duties may include: · Compiles, research and gather information from a wide variety of sources. · Collects and organize data. · Processing data and statistics. · Identify, interpret, analyze and format data and statistics. · Summarizes pertinent material. · Attending and summarizing conferences and meetings. · Prepares input for electronic databases and the internet. · Prepares charts, graphs and other outputs for reporting and presentation of various data. · Builds special data sets for specific research needs or for reports.

Qualifications/special skills

Minimum education requirement is a HS diploma. 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 to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work. experience. However, economics or a another field of study closely related to this 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

Knowledge in English or Spanish is desirable

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 project where you conducted economic research and how you approached it? The interviewer is assessing your hands-on experience in economic research techniques. Detail the project, your specific role, and highlight the methodologies used.
How do you prioritize tasks when faced with multiple deadlines in research activities? The interviewer is trying to gauge your time management skills and your ability to handle pressure. Pro members can see the explanation.
Discuss a time when you had to analyze complex data. What tools or techniques did you use? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Explain your understanding of international trade principles and their relevance today. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Have you participated in any research presentations? How did you prepare for them? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you keep yourself updated with the latest trends in economic policies? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What is your greatest strength as an intern in economic research? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you worked within a team to achieve a research goal? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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