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 ECLAC Washington Office will last between 2 and 6 months, depending on the Office's needs. Candidates may be selected on an "as-needed" basis throughout the posting period. Under the supervision or overall guidance of the Office's Director and other staff, the intern will perform duties to support the team in the research agenda of the Office. Tasks will include but not be limited to:
The internship in the ECLAC Washington Office will last between 2 and 6 months, depending on the Office's needs. Candidates may be selected on an "as-needed" basis throughout the posting period. Under the supervision or overall guidance of the Office's Director and other staff, the intern will perform duties to support the team in the research agenda of the Office. Tasks will include but not be limited to:
- Research on topics such as Artificial Intelligence, new technologies, and their impact on economic development (with a focus on LAC).
- Conduct literature reviews to understand the current state of the research topic and its implications for LAC.
- Summarize and analyze relevant research papers and publications.
- Participate in team meetings and discussions.
- Attend relevant conferences, webinars, and seminars.
- Collect information from official country data, specialized agencies, and other sources.
- Review and compile the collected data and information, prepare reports, and update databases of the Office, incorporating appropriate tables, graphs, and charts with references.
- The intern may also be asked to assist in the day-to-day work of the Office if required.
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