Research and Financial Landscape for Development

Support the Financial Landscape for Development project as a research assistant.

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Overview

Support the Financial Landscape for Development project as a research assistant.

You have:

  • To be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate programme.
  • Field of study closely related to the type of internship is required.
  • Good command of standard software applications, particularly MS Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to draft basic concept notes and contribute to documentation and knowledge products.
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
  • Fluent in Spanish is required, English 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

EL SALVADOR

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Economist the intern will support the Financial Landscape for Development project, acting as a research assistant with the following responsibilities: • Conduct desk reviews and data collection. • Update existing information. • Support online research related coordination tasks, including expert interviews. • Document and follow up on discussions and agreements. • Contribute to the drafting of the Financial Landscape for Development Report. • Produce two policy briefs and design templates for future updates. • Support organization and documentation of meetings and interviews, including surveys, questionnaires, aide memories, and notes of agreements. • Prepare inputs and background materials for meetings. • Assist in coordination of online tasks and follow up activities. • Contribute to planning and logistics for events and consultations as needed.

Qualifications/special skills

To be enrolled in an undergraduated or graduate programme • 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 . • Good command of standard software applications, particularly MS Excel and PowerPoint. • Ability to draft basic concept notes and contribute to documentation and knowledge products. • Strong organizational and analytical skills, with attention to detail. 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 . Good command of standard software applications, particularly MS Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to draft news articles and/or social media posts in desirable.

Languages

Fluent in Spanish is required, English an advantage.

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 your experience with data collection and analysis? This question assesses your analytical skills and experience relevant to the internship. Share specific instances where you successfully collected and analyzed data in a relevant context.
How would you approach drafting a policy brief based on research findings? Evaluates your understanding of policy drafting and your ability to translate data into actionable insights. Pro members can see the explanation.
What software applications have you used in your studies and how proficient are you with them? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a situation where you had to demonstrate your organizational skills. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of teamwork in a research project you've been involved in? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure attention to detail in your work? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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