INTERN - ECONOMIC AFFAIRS
Assist in research and support public management projects.
Overview
Assist in research and support public management projects.
You have:
- Applicants must be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
- Experience in public administration, public policy and/or social sciences is desirable.
- Fluency in spoken and written Spanish 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
Híbrido
Expected duration
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. 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. Under the supervision of the Coordinator of the Public Management and Open Government Area, the intern will have to carry out the following tasks: - 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
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) For this internship, experience in public administration, public policy and/or social sciences is desirable. 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
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written 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
| Describe a time when you had to conduct research for a project. What steps did you take? | This question evaluates your research skills and approach to handling assignments. | Outline your process of identifying sources, gathering data, and compiling findings. |
| Can you give an example of how you managed a deadline in your previous work or studies? | The interviewer is assessing your time management skills and ability to meet deadlines. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell me about a situation where you had to present complex information. How did you ensure clarity? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have with drafting reports or documents? Can you share an example? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How familiar are you with the concepts of results-based management and performance monitoring? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Have you ever contributed to a team project? What was your role? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why do you want to intern with the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods do you use to stay organized when handling multiple tasks? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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