Population analyst
Assist in collecting and organizing information on population issues.
Overview
Assist in collecting and organizing information on population issues.
You have:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required.
- Must be a student in the final year of their degree or have completed it.
- Good knowledge of standard software applications, including MS Word and MS PowerPoint.
- Fluency in spoken and written English is mandatory.
- Basic knowledge of Spanish 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
CELADE – Population Division (Hybrid)
Expected duration
2 months
Duties and Responsibilities
The internship in CELADE-Population División of ECLAC in Santiago (Chile) will last 2 months. Under the supervision or overall guidance of Population Affairs Officer, the intern is expected: a) To search, collect, and organize information and reference materials on population issues, especially as it relates to the silver economy. b) Participation in various seminars and workshops of the Division. c) To support the organization and servicing of meetings in the areas covered by the Division, workshops of divisional projects and inter-governmental conferences. d) To carry out other tasks as required by the Division.
Qualifications/special skills
The basic education required is a bachelor degree or equivalent. 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. Applicants must have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word and MS PowerPoint. Additionally, ability to draft working documents and papers is highly desirable.
Languages
Fluency in spoken and written English is mandatory. Basic 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 time when you had to collect and analyze information for a project? | This question assesses your research and analytical skills. | Detail the situation, your method of collecting data, and how you analyzed and presented your findings. |
| How do you prioritize your tasks when working on multiple projects? | The interviewer wants to understand your time management abilities. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What software applications are you most comfortable using in a professional setting? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Explain a situation where you had to work as part of a team to achieve a common goal. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a document or report you have drafted? What was the purpose? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |