Location:

Santiago, Chile
Salary:

negotiable / YEAR
Job type:

INTERN
Posted:

2 months ago
Category:

Administration, Programme and Project Management
Deadline:

16/08/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) serves as a regional think tank and policy advocate dedicated to advancing economic development and social integration in Latin America and the Caribbean. ECLAC conducts research, provides policy recommendations, and facilitates dialogue among governments to address economic disparities and foster sustainable development. Its mission is to promote inclusive growth and regional cooperation through evidence-based analysis and strategic initiatives tailored to the unique challenges of the region.

JOB SUMMARY

Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual’s background and the internship period. Duties may include: • Provides assistance with the update of the Business Continuity Plan and related activities such as drills, tabletop exercises and action plans by ensuring that emergency management procedures are consistent with business priorities and policies, subject to constant improvement. • Collaborates with programme/ project managers on administrative duties as requested. • Liaises with relevant parties on the interpretation of the activities/ services scheduled in the business plan. • Provides assistance on reporting requirements, guidelines, rules and procedures and ensures completeness and accuracy of the data submitted. • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/special skills

Studies in the area of commercial engineering, business administration, business management, industrial civil engineering or similar is desirable. 0

Languages

Fluency in (English and 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.

Additional Information

Duration: 4 months Desired start date: 02 September 2024 Overall contract duration: 4 months Estimated amount of actual time to work: 16 weeks (full- time basis, 35 hours per week) Regular working hours: Monday to Thursday 09:00- 18:00 hrs, Friday 09:00- 14:00 hrs.

Intern Specific text

Interns 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 Fee

THE 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.

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