Internship: Communication and Design - Energy Unit

Job Description

Job Opening ID: 271331
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Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : SANTIAGO
Department/Office : Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean
Date Posted : Jan 29, 2026
Deadline : Feb 11, 2026

Work Location: Santiago, Chile

Expected duration: 3-6 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 Energy Unit, Natural Resources Division (Santiago, Chile), 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 Economics Officer, the intern will support the team in the analysis of data and information on natural resources to contribute to the Unit’s analytical and policy work. Tasks might include:

• Data analysis and research: Systematize and analyze energy sector data for Latin America and the Caribbean, ensuring high-quality inputs for regional reports and policy research.
• Data visualization and design: Develop high-impact visual communication materials, including complex graphs, infographics, and technical diagrams to enhance the dissemination of ECLAC’s energy publications and institutional presentations.
• Strategic communication: Support the outreach strategy by drafting news articles, technical briefs, and editorial content regarding ECLAC’s energy initiatives and progress in the regional energy transition.
• Digital content management: Assist in the technical update and content curation of the ECLAC energy web platforms, ensuring the accessibility and accuracy of information for Member States and stakeholders.
• Substantive and administrative support: Provide support in organizing regional workshops and technical assistance mission.

Qualifications/special skills

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
• (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).

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.

Applicants must have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook and MS Teams. Ability to draft documents, prepare presentations and manage databases is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written Spanish is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.

Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

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: February 11, 2026