Intern - Population Affairs temporary

hace 2 semanas


Santiago, Metropolitana, Chile United Nations A tiempo completo

Responsibilities:

The intern is expected to contribute to the work of the ECLAC's Population Division which can include among other issues:
a) To provide substantive support in the realization of the Division's outputs, with an emphasis on the activities of technical cooperation in the areas of population and development, migration, mortality and health, ageing, population and housing censuses, demographic projections, fertility and reproductive health, REDATAM, indigenous peoples and Afro-descendants, among others.

b) To review the studies carried out in the framework of the different projects of the Division and write parts of them; research, collect and organize data, information, and reference materials from various sources.

c) To analyze selected demographic indicators, population and development indicators, population policy information and indicators or information on other population related issues.

d) To look for and systematize data on selected demographic indicators and prepare summary tables of them.

e) To contribute to technical studies on population trends, population policies and their relations to social and economic factors, taking into account the human rights perspective.

f) To research, compile and organize information and reference materials from various sources for reports, work plans, studies, briefings, meetings/conferences, etc.

g) To provide support to the organization of intergovernmental bodies meetings, such as the Regional Conference on Population and Development and the Regional Intergovernmental Conference on Ageing and the Rights of Older Persons of ECLAC.

This activity includes preparing reports or inputs for reports to intergovernmental bodies, attending meetings, preparing summary reports on meetings, assisting in the organization of panels or round tables.

h) To assist in the organization of expert group meetings, seminars, etc. on population-related issues.

i) To attend international, regional, or national meetings on population issues, demographic analysis and research; keep abreast of developments in the field, gather information, networks and hold discussions on population issues with colleagues in other institutions.

j) To assist in the preparation of research proposals for external funding on population issues.

k) To carry out other tasks required by the Division, including a variety of administrative tasks necessary for the final delivery of the work unit's services and participating in staff meetings.

Competencies

  • Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having twoway communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
  • Planning& Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
Education
To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met:
(a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or,

(b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent).


For this internship, studies in the areas of Sociology, Economics, Demography, Political Sciences, Population and development, or equivalent are desirable.

Work Experience

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

Fluency in Spanish is required. Knowledge of English is required.

Knowledge of another UN official language would be an asset.

NOTE:
"Fluency" equals a rating of ''fluent'' in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) and ̈knowledge of ̈ equals a rating of ''confident'' in two of the four areas.

Assessment

Special Notice

The internship is UNPAID.

All costs of travel and accommodation, including living expenses, must be covered by the intern or any relevant sponsoring institution.


The Cover Note must include:

  • Degree programme (What are you currently studying or what have you studied ?)
  • Graduation Date (When will you graduate or when did you graduate from the programme?)
  • List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in.
  • List your top three areas of interest.
  • Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme.
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