Territorial development and communications intern
Assist in communication and production productivity initiatives.
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Overview
Assist in communication and production productivity initiatives.
You have:
- Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's degree or equivalent).
- Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) Journalism or a communications career is required.
- Fluent in Spanish is mandatory.
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations.
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
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 Division of Production, Productivity and Management will last 2 to 6 (2 min/6 max) 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 an economic affairs officer. Tasks will include: • Draft briefing notes based on seminars, talks, conferences, and published documents. • Assist in the creation of flyers for event announcements. • Suggest brief communications for social media. • Contribute critically to the implementation of the communication strategy for the ECLAC Productive Coordination Initiatives Platform.
Qualifications/special skills
(a) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's degree or equivalent). (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) Journalism or a communications career is required.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. Spanish fluency is mandatory.
Additional Information
Journalism or a communications career is required.
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
| Describe a time you had to implement a communication strategy. What was your approach? | The interviewer wants to assess your strategy implementation skills. | Detail the steps you took and the outcomes of your strategy. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple deadlines? | Understanding your time management abilities is crucial for this role. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Provide an example of a successful briefing note you drafted. What made it effective? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have with social media for professional communications? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Discuss a time when you contributed to a team project. What was your role? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Have you ever assisted in organizing an event? What role did you play? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a communication challenge you've faced? How did you resolve it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why do you believe communication is important in public policy? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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