Support the ECLAC Washington Office in its research agenda under the supervision of the Director and other staff.
Conduct research on topics such as Artificial Intelligence, new technologies, and their impact on economic development in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC).
Perform literature reviews to understand current research trends and implications for LAC.
Summarize and analyze relevant research papers and publications.
Participate in team meetings and discussions.
Attend conferences, webinars, and seminars relevant to the research topics.
Collect information from official country data, specialized agencies, and other sources.
Review and compile collected data, prepare reports, and update Office databases with tables, graphs, and charts including proper references.
Assist in day-to-day Office work as needed.
Qualifications / Special Skills
Must meet one of the following criteria:
Enrolled in, or completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or higher).
Enrolled in, or completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
Field of study must be closely related to the internship.
Good knowledge of standard software applications, including MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams.
Professional work experience is not required for the UN Internship Programme.
Languages
Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
Knowledge of an additional official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is an advantage.
Additional Information
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations.
Travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of the intern or sponsoring institution.
Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the host country may need a visa or work/employment authorization.
Visa requirements should be discussed before accepting the internship offer.
Deadline : Nov 10, 2025
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