Macroeconomía y crecimiento económico en América Latina y el Caribe
Assist with data collection, analysis, and event organization for the Economic Development Division.
Overview
Assist with data collection, analysis, and event organization for the Economic Development Division.
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 higher).
- Fluency in Spanish is required.
- Fluency in English is required.
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 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. The internship in the Economic Development Division will last up to 6 months The intern tasks will include: 1. Collection and analysis of data on macroeconomic. 2. Support in the preparation of inputs for documents. 3. Support with the organization of events and webinars.
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) 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 if 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
The intern must be fluent in Spanish and English.
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 your experience with data collection and analysis at your university. | To understand your practical skills in data handling and analysis, which are crucial for this internship. | Discuss specific projects or courses where you engaged in data collection and analysis. |
| What strategies would you use to organize a successful webinar? | We want to assess your organizational skills and understanding of virtual event management. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of a time you worked collaboratively in a team setting? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What interests you about economic development in Latin America? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you handle constructive criticism on your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What skills do you hope to gain from this internship? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why did you choose to apply for an internship at the United Nations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |