Work Location: Santiago
Expected duration: 4 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 ECLAC/ILPES/Santiago will last 2 to 6 months (3 minimum / 6 maximum), 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 Officer in Charge of Training Unit, the internship will provide specific support to the ILPES Training and Knowledge Management area in:
The internship aims to contribute to the development, editing, and improvement of graphic and audiovisual resources, ensuring high quality standards in the virtual courses and technical assistance activities offered by ILPES.
Qualifications/special skills
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
The minimum required level of education is a high school diploma. Candidates must be undergraduate students in their final semester or currently pursuing a master’s degree in fields related to:
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.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is optional for the internship.
Fluency in Spanish is required.
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.
Deadline : Jan 21, 2026
