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 for Gender Affairs, in Santiago 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 the Social Affairs Officer of the Division of Gender Affairs, Ms. Nicole Bidegain. The intern will contribute as research assistant to the preparation and organization of the activities related to the Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean. Some of specific tasks include draft communications, prepare summaries and concept notes, support the organization of meetings. Tasks will include: – Reviewing documents – Collecting information – Attending, organizing, and taking notes in meetings and events – Preparing draft presentations – Data analysis

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 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) 1 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. Data analysis experience is desirable

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in Spanish amd knowledge of English is required. Knowledge of an additional official language is an advantage.

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.