Organizational context: The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) is one of the five regional commissions of the United Nations, established in 1948 to promote economic and social development in the region. Its mission involves policy design, monitoring, and evaluation, alongside providing advisory services and training to governments. This internship is within the Public Information Unit in Santiago, Chile.

Job purpose: This internship within the Public Information Unit of ECLAC in Santiago, Chile, offers an opportunity for two interns specializing in audiovisual communication, graphic design, and photography. The role is designed to support the Unit in producing content that aligns with ECLAC's work plan. Interns will contribute to the development of various communication materials, assisting the team in creating engaging and informative outputs. This position provides hands-on experience in a UN regional commission environment, contributing to the dissemination of information related to the economic and social development of Latin America and the Caribbean.

Responsibilities

Interns will support the Public Information Unit by contributing to the creation of communication materials. This involves assisting in the development of audiovisual content, graphic designs, and photographic assets.



The role requires active participation in producing inputs that are integral to the Unit's work plan and align with ECLAC's objectives. Interns will work collaboratively with the team to ensure the quality and relevance of the produced materials, supporting the overall communication efforts of the Commission in Santiago, Chile. The duration of the internship is expected to be between two to six months, depending on the office's needs.

Education

Applicants must be enrolled in their final year of a first-cycle university degree program (e.g., Bachelor's degree) or have completed one. Alternatively, applicants can be enrolled in or have completed a postgraduate program (e.g., Master's or higher). Desired fields of study include Audiovisual Communication, Graphic Design, Advertising, Photography, or Film.

Work experience

Candidates for this internship program are not required to have professional work experience. However, it is essential that their field of study is closely related to the internship they are applying for. The focus is on academic background and relevant coursework rather than prior professional roles.

Skills

Audiovisual communication, Graphic design, Photography, Spanish (written and spoken), English (valued).

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📌 Intern - Comunicador audiovisual/Diseñador gráfico/Fotógrafo (Santiago)
🏢 UN Secretariat
📍 Santiago