INTERN - ECONOMIC AFFAIRS
Support research on public management and assist in various related tasks.
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Overview
Support research on public management and assist in various related tasks.
You have:
- Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent) or be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
- Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.
- Research experience in the field of social sciences is desirable, along with the elaboration and maintenance of qualitative and quantitative databases.
Contract
This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.
Work Location
Híbrido
Expected duration
6 meses
Duties and Responsibilities
Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background, the intern's assigned office as well as the internship period. The internship will focus on topics related to public management: results-based management, institutional planning, monitoring and evaluation, open government, digital government, performance management of public officials, and institutional performance, civil service policies, among others. Daily duties include: - Support research into the public management issues mentioned above. Analyze current trends and specific experiences in each country and prepare draft texts, infographics, and other knowledge products in various formats. - Assist in the management and updating of the ILPES Regional Planning Observatory. - Systematize experiences of territorialization of the SDGs. - Prepare various reports, presentations, charts, graphs, lists, tables, and/or diagrams for information and review by senior staff. - Prepare summaries and bibliographic descriptions for inclusion in documents, articles, books, and publications. - Transfer content to applications such as Canva, Genially, and others for distance learning. - Perform other tasks as required.
Qualifications/special skills
No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship. Research experience in the field of social sciences is desirable, along with the elaboration and maintenance of qualitative and quantitative databases. Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent). (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher)
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 a research project you have worked on and the outcomes it generated. | The interviewer wants to understand your experience and skills in research projects. | Explain the objectives of the project, your role, and the results achieved. |
| How would you prioritize multiple tasks assigned to you during the internship? | This question assesses your time management and prioritization skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you've used data to support a decision or project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why do you want to intern with the United Nations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you understand by results-based management? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have with digital tools for presenting information? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you approach writing a summary for a complex document? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What are some challenges you foresee in the role and how would you address them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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