Support substantive work in the field of urban development.
Research, compile, organize, and analyze information and reference materials from various sources for reports, work plans, studies, briefings, and meetings/conferences.
Compile statistical data for reporting on sustainable urban development.
Prepare literature reviews on specific topics.
Proofread documents and translate (Spanish/English).
Edit texts for accuracy, grammar, punctuation, style, and adherence to established formatting standards.
Prepare inputs for reports, publications, and presentations, including tables, lists, graphs, charts, and diagrams.
Prepare, adapt, and review web content and upload information to the urban and cities platform.
Format documents in line with organizational standards.
Qualifications/Special Skills
Must meet one of the following:
HS diploma (required for this internship).
Enrolled in or completed a graduate school program (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
Enrolled in or completed the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum bachelor’s or equivalent).
Field of study should be closely related to the internship (e.g., land markets, climate change, urban development).
Must be able to provide an official certificate at a later stage.
Skills to develop a research project on land markets and climate change.
Applicants should describe academic and professional background to demonstrate how they meet the requirements.
No professional work experience required.
Languages
Fluency in spoken and written Spanish is required.
Knowledge of English is an advantage.
Spanish is the working language of ECLAC; English and French are working languages of the UN Secretariat.
Intern Specific Text
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations.
Costs for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or sponsoring institutions.
Non-citizen interns may need to obtain appropriate visas and work/employment authorizations.
Successful candidates should discuss visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.
Deadline : Sep 1, 2025
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Applications for this position must be completed on the recruiting organization's website.
