Territorial development policy intern

Assist in economic development policy efforts and communication tasks.

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ECLAC - Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean

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Santiago (Chile)

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Application deadline 2 months ago: Tuesday 14 Apr 2026 at 03:59 UTC

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Overview

Assist in economic development policy efforts and communication tasks.

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).
Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship.
Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.

Contract

This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.

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Super Logeur

Yes

Work Location

Santiago

Expected duration

2 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 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 informational 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 Cooridnation 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)

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written. English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat. NOTE: "Fluency" equals a rating of "fluent" in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) and "knowledge of" equals a rating of "confident" in two of the four areas.

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.

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Potential interview questions

Describe a situation where you had to draft a communication or informational material.	This question assesses your drafting skills and experience in preparing communication.	Provide a specific example, highlighting your role and the outcome.
How would you approach the creation of flyers for event announcements?	This question evaluates your creativity and understanding of event promotion.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Give an example of how you have utilized social media for professional purposes.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Discuss a time when you had to learn and apply a new policy effectively. What was your approach?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you use to support the communication strategy for a new initiative?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Explain how you ensure fluency in a language when creating written materials.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of a time you worked collaboratively with others?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps would you take if required to understand a new economic development strategy?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.