Intern - Statistics [temporary]

hace 6 días


Santiago de Chile United Nations A tiempo completo

The Economic Statistics Unit is in the process of developing several projects focused on the construction of databases of economic surveys, input-output matrices and macroeconomic aggregates of national accounts of the countries of the region and for these projects requires the technical support of professionals in economics or statistics.

**Responsibilities**:
Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background and internship period. Duties may include participation in some of the following activities in support of the different projects of the Economic Statistics Unit. The activities will be focused on:
1. Activities of organization and harmonization of data of economic indicators published by the statistical offices of the countries of the region in the area of National Accounts, Balance of Payments and Economic Surveys and short term indicators.
2. Activities of revision and analysis of data consistency and results of the indicators in the projects developed in the unit for the National Accounts, Balance of Payments and Economic Statistics.
4. Other activities associated with the projects of the Economic Statistics Unit.

Competencies
- Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
- Commitment to Continuous Learning: Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession; actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally; contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates; shows willingness to learn from others; seeks feedback to learn and improve.

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 specific areas such as Economic Affairs and/or statistics is desirable.

Work Experience

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Knowledge of English is required. Knowledge of Spanish 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.
- 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?)
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- List your top three areas of interest.
- Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme.
- or daughter-in-law). “Sibling” includes the child of both or either parent of a staff member and the child.

United Nations Considerations

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

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No Fee
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