Social Development Intern: Research assistance on institutional frameworks and social cohesion
Support the Social Development Division with research initiatives
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Overview
Support the Social Development Division with research initiatives
You have:
- Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme or 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). 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.
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
| Can you describe a research project you worked on and your role in it? | This question assesses your research experience and teamwork abilities. | Talk about your specific contributions, the methodologies used, and the outcomes. |
| How would you approach writing a report on a social development issue you are unfamiliar with? | Interviewers want to understand your research methods and analytical skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you think are the key components of a successful social policy? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe how you have handled tight deadlines in past projects. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay updated on developments in social policy? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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