Data Analysis and Carbon Pricing Instruments - Economics Affairs Intern

Position description

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 Climate Change Unit (ECLAC, Sustainable Development and Human Settlements Division, Santiago) will last 3 to 6 (3 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 Economics Officer: The intern will support the team providing research assistance. The task will include:

• Produce analytical, quantitative and qualitative elements required for the elaboration of documents and reports contained in the regular work programme and extraordinary work assigned to the Unit.
• Collect qualitative and qualitative data related to climate change, carbon pricing, climate finance, fossil fuel subsidies, among others.
• Survey literature on climate change impacts and policy responses.

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.

Languages

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

Application instructions

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