Intern Programme Management

Intern in Project Management Unit of UN in Santiago for 6 months

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Application deadline 2 years ago: Thursday 18 Jan 2024 at 04:59 UTC

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Overview

Intern in Project Management Unit of UN in Santiago for 6 months

You have:

  • Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or, be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent).
  • Studies in the area of International Development Cooperation is desirable.

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

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

This internship is in the Project Management Unit, Programme Planning and Operation Division and will last 6 months, depending on the needs of the Offices. Candidates may be selected throughout the posting period, on an "as-needed" basis. The internships take place within the Republic of Korea-ECLAC Cooperation Programme. Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background and the internship period. Duties may include:

• Support the assigned unit by conducting online research and preparing inputs for outputs related to the work of the unit; • Assists in monitoring developments/issues on subjects or areas assigned by collecting, • selecting, analysing and compiling materials from multiple sources, e.g., relevant databases, the library and the Internet. • Gather information on cooperation strategies by countries, intergovernmental institutions, foundations and other actors in development cooperation; • Attend meetings and events related to the work of the unit; • Prepare briefings, talking points, take meeting minutes; • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/special skills

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met: a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or, b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent).

  • For this internship, studies in the area of International Development Cooperation is desirable.

Languages

Not available.

Additional Information

Not available.

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 your understanding of development cooperation? This question aims to assess the candidate's knowledge and interest in the field. Provide a concise overview of the concepts and key organizations involved in international development cooperation.
Describe a time when you conducted research on a complex topic. The interviewer wants to evaluate your research skills and ability to analyze information. Pro members can see the explanation.
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