Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Intern 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 for further information. The internship in the Division of Production, Productivity and Management will last 3 to 6 months, depending on the needs of the Office. Candidates may be selected throughout the posting period, on an 'as-needed' basis. Responsibilities: Collaborate in studies on science, technology, and innovation policy in Latin America and the Caribbean. Conduct research and analysis on productive development policies more broadly in the region as needed. Assist with administrative tasks associated with the Conference on Science, Innovation, and ITC of ECLAC. Qualifications/Special Skills: 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. Applicants must have basic knowledge or interest in the economics of science, technology, and innovation and/or policy experience. Ability to manipulate and analyse data is desirable. Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage. Additional Information: 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr