Population Analyst Internship

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Position Title: Population Analyst Internship
Location: Santiago
Country: Chile
Deadline Date: Not specified

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) is one of the five regional commissions of the United Nations, established in 194

• Its mission is to contribute to the economic and social development of the region. ECLAC focuses on the design, monitoring, and evaluation of public policies, providing advisory services, expertise, and training to governments, and supporting regional and international cooperation and coordination activities. ECLAC operates in multiple countries across Latin America and the Caribbean, working with various stakeholders to promote sustainable development and social equity. For more information, visit www.eclac.org.

Job Overview:
The internship position in the CELADE-Population Division of ECLAC in Santiago, Chile, is designed for students or recent graduates who are interested in gaining practical experience in population studies and demographic analysis. The internship is expected to last for 3 months, with the possibility of extension up to 6 months based on the needs of the office. Interns will work under the supervision of the Population Affairs Officer and will be involved in various tasks related to population issues, including data collection, analysis, and support for meetings and workshops. This role provides an excellent opportunity for interns to apply their academic knowledge in a real-world setting and contribute to important population research and policy development.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Interns will be responsible for a range of tasks, including: 1) Searching, collecting, and organizing information and reference materials on population issues from various sources. 2) Reviewing population and demographic papers, making notes, and creating detailed abstracts. 3) Generating and analyzing demographic and population development indicators. 4) Processing census and survey microdata to generate sociodemographic indicators and conduct preliminary analyses. The default software for census microdata processing is Redatam, although other software may be permitted in certain cases. 5) Supporting the organization and servicing of meetings, workshops, and inter-governmental conferences related to the Division's projects. 6) Carrying out additional tasks as required by the Division.

Required Qualifications:
The basic education requirement for this internship is a high school diploma. Applicants must be students in their final year of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent, or they must have completed a bachelor's, master's, or Ph.D. program. While professional work experience is not required for the UN Internship Programme, candidates should possess good knowledge of standard software applications, particularly MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and REDATAM. The ability to draft working documents and papers is highly desirable. Additionally, candidates must be able to cover their own travel costs, including visa, accommodation, health insurance, and living expenses during the internship.

Educational Background:
Candidates must be in their final year of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent, or have completed a bachelor's, master's, or Ph.D. program. Proof of enrollment or completion of the relevant educational program must be provided with the application.

Experience:
No prior professional work experience is required for applicants to the UN Internship Programme. However, candidates should demonstrate relevant academic knowledge and skills related to population studies and demographic analysis.

Languages:
Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language, such as French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish, is considered an advantage, as English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

Additional Notes:
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. All costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of the interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of Chile may need to obtain the appropriate visa and work authorization. It is important for successful candidates to discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer. The United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including application, interview, or training.