Intern Gender Affairs - Research assistance and support on organization of meetings

Work LocationWorking Remotely Expected duration15.05.25-14.11.25 Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe 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 Division for Gender Affairs, in Santiago will last 4 to 6 (4 min/6 max) 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 the Senior Social Affairs Officer of the Division of Gender Affairs. The intern will contribute as research assistant to the preparation and organization of the activities related to the Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean and the relaunch of the Gender Equality Observatory in Latin America and the Caribbean. Some of specific tasks include draft communications, systematize databases, prepare materials and inputs to update websites, summaries and concept notes, support the organization of meetings. Tasks will include: • Reviewing documents • Collecting information * Updating databases and websites • Attending, organizing, and taking notes in meetings and events • Preparing draft presentations • Data analysis on gender equality and women’s autonomy Qualifications/special skills• Education: The basic education required is HS Diploma. Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in or have completed the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent) (b) be enrolled in or have completed a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent or higher) 1. 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. 2. 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. Example: 3. Applicants must have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Excel, and MS Teams. 4. Relevant knowledge on gender equality and social sciences, international relations is desirable. Administrative details: Enter any important administrative details. You can indicate the flexibility clause (adjusted for your duration and modality) and general internship information. Languages• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Fluency in spoken and written Spanish is required. Knowledge of Portuguese is desirable. Example: 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 Additional InformationNot available. Intern Specific textInterns 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 FeeTHE 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.