Work Location

Santiago, Chile

Expected duration

2-6 meses

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 3 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 the director of the division and an economic affairs officer, tasks will include: – Collaborate in studies on productivity and industrial policy in Latin America and the Caribbean. -Develop firm-level data and databases at the country or sector level. -Use statistical software to analyse firm-level data and productivity in the region. Reports to an Economic Affairs Officer and the Director of the Division The intern will contribute to ongoing work on industrial policies and productivity in Latin America and the Caribbean. Tasks will include: – Collaborate in studies on productivity and industrial policy in Latin America and the Caribbean. -Develop firm-level data and databases at the country or sector level. -Use statistical software to analyse firm-level data and productivity in the region.

Qualifications/special skills

HS Diploma

Languages

Not available.

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.