Production, productivity and management intern
Support studies on productive development and impact investments
Overview
Support studies on productive development and impact investments
You have:
- Fluency in Spanish is required.
- Knowledge at a basic level of English is required.
- Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
- Basic education required is HS Diploma.
Contract
This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.
Work Location
ECLAC SANTIAGO
Expected duration
3 meses
Duties and Responsibilities
The internship in the Division of Production, Productivity and Management will last 3 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 Marco Llinás: The intern will support the Unit of Investments and Corporate Strategies. Tasks will include: - Collaborate in studies on productive development in general, with special attention to impact investments and companies in the region. -Liaise with government officials in the region to receive information regarding firm level data. -Use statistical software to analyse company data in countries in the region. - Support the management of the Development Policy Studies Programme for Latin America and the Caribbean.
Qualifications/special skills
The basic education required is HS Diploma. Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
Languages
Fluency in Spanish is required. Knowledge at a basic level of English is required.
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 collaborated with others to complete a project? | This question evaluates your teamwork and collaboration skills. | Provide a clear example highlighting your role and the outcome of the collaboration. |
| How do you approach learning new statistical software? | This assesses your adaptability and willingness to learn new skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you handled data analysis in a previous project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps would you take to ensure effective communication with government officials? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why are impact investments important for economic development? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |