Social Development Intern: Research assistance on institutional frameworks and social cohesion
Assist in research for social development policy and reports.
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Overview
Assist in research for social development policy and reports.
You have:
- Basic education required is HS Diploma.
- Enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme or equivalent.
- Enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's degree).
- Fluency in spoken and written Spanish is required.
- Fluency in spoken and written English and French 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
Santiago
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 Social Development Division, in Santiago Chile, will last 3 to 6 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 a Social Affairs Officer, the intern will support the team providing research assistance. The tasks will include: • Produce analytical, quantitative and qualitative elements required for the elaboration of documents and reports on social development, with a focus on international cooperation, institutional frameworks of social policy and social cohesion • Prepare bibliographical reviews. • Attend meetings on the topics and prepare briefs, speciaslly in relation to the Regional Conference on Social Development of Latin America and the Caribbean.
Qualifications/special skills
The basic education required is HS Diploma. Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's degree or equivalent).
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written Spanish is required for the internship. Fluency in spoken and written English and French is desirable for the internship.
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
| What experience do you have with research methodologies and how have you applied them in your previous studies? | This question assesses your familiarity with research methods that are crucial for this role. | Discuss specific research projects you've worked on, outlining the methods used and results achieved. |
| Can you describe a time when you had to analyze data to support a policy recommendation? | Here, the interviewer wants to understand your analytical skills and how you apply them in practical situations. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when working on multiple projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What is your understanding of social cohesion and its importance in social policy? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Have you worked in diverse cultural environments before? How did you adapt? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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