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Assist in research and analysis on economic policies related to science and technology in Latin America.

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ECLAC - Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean

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Application deadline 7 months ago: Wednesday 8 Oct 2025 at 03:59 UTC

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Overview

Assist in research and analysis on economic policies related to science and technology in Latin America.

You have:

  • Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's degree or equivalent).
  • Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
  • Basic knowledge or interest in the economics of science, technology and innovation and/or policy experience.
  • Ability to manipulate and analyse data is desirable.
  • Fluency in spoken and written English 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

SANTIAGO DE CHILE

Expected duration

3 to 6 months

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 an economic affairs officer, tasks will include: - Collaborate in studies on science, technology and innovation policy in Latin America and the Caribbean. – Conduct research and analysis on productive development policies more broadly in the region as needed. -Assist with administrative tasks associated with the Conference on Science, Innovation and ITC of ECLAC.

Qualifications/special skills

(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) 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. Applicants must have basic knowledge or interest in the economics of science, technology and innovation and/or policy experience. 4. Ability to manipulate and analyse data is desirable.

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. Knowledge of 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 research project you worked on and your role in it? This question assesses your research experience and ability to contribute to projects. Provide a brief overview of the project, your specific responsibilities, and the outcomes.
How do you handle data analysis and what tools or software do you use? The interviewer wants to gauge your technical skills in data manipulation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What interests you about the economics of science and technology? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize tasks under tight deadlines? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you collaborated with others on a project. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What do you consider to be the most pressing economic issue in your region? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you approach conducting research for a policy analysis? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What languages do you speak, and how do you plan to use them in this internship? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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