Digital Transformation Unit (Communications & Research Support) - Intern

Job Description

Work Location

• Santiago, Chile

Expected Duration

• 3 to 6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate in studies on science, technology, and innovation policy in Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Conduct research and analysis on productive development policies in the region, as needed.
• Assist with administrative tasks associated with the Conference on Science, Innovation, and ICT of ECLAC.

Qualifications / Special Skills

• Must meet one of the following criteria:
• • Enrolled in, or completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
  • Enrolled in, or completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
• Applicants are not required to have professional work experience but should have a field of study closely related to the internship.
• Basic knowledge or interest in economics of science, technology, and innovation, and/or policy experience.
• Ability to manipulate and analyze data is desirable.
• Interest in the work of the United Nations.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Proficiency in MS PowerPoint and ability to design visual presentations is desirable.
• Ability to draft communication materials.
• Knowledge of design software is desirable.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Languages

• Fluency in English (oral and written) is required.
• Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Spanish is desirable.

Additional Information

• Not available.

Intern Specific Text

• Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations.
• Costs for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of the intern or sponsoring institution.
• Non-citizens or non-permanent residents may require a visa or work/employment authorization.
• Visa requirements should be discussed prior to accepting the internship offer.

Deadline : Nov 3, 2025