Internship - Conceptual and analytical strengthening of ECLAC’s Digital Development Observatory (ODD), with an emphasis on artificial intelligence.

Work Location

SANTIAGO DE CHILE

Expected duration

4 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The Intern will support the Digital Development Observatory (DDO) of ECLAC by reviewing, analyzing and summarizing policy documents related to artificial intelligence in Latin America and the Caribbean. The work will focus on identifying the main AI-related policies, strategies, regulatory initiatives and institutional approaches that countries in the region have developed or are currently developing, and on organizing this information as substantive input for the Observatory.

A. Review and Systematization of AI Policy Documents

• Identify relevant policy documents: Support the identification and collection of national artificial intelligence strategies, digital transformation agendas, regulatory initiatives, governance frameworks and other relevant public policy documents related to AI in Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Review and summarize policy content: Analyze selected documents and prepare concise summaries highlighting their objectives, institutional arrangements, priority areas, implementation mechanisms and links with broader digital transformation and development agendas.
• Organize information by country: Systematize the information collected in a clear and comparable format, allowing differences and commonalities across countries to be identified. B. Comparative Analysis and Thematic Mapping
• Map policy priorities: Identify the main areas addressed by AI policies in the region, including governance, regulation, ethics, data, infrastructure, skills, innovation, public-sector use, productive transformation and social inclusion.
• Identify emerging trends and gaps: Support the identification of common approaches, emerging policy trends, areas of convergence and gaps in national AI policy development.
• Contribute to regional comparability: Assist in developing categories, tables or analytical inputs that allow the Observatory to present AI policy information in a structured and accessible manner. C. Contribution to ODD Content and Analytical Products
• Support the development of website content: Prepare short analytical inputs, country summaries, thematic descriptions or other substantive content to be considered for publication on the DDO website.
• Contribute to AI-related indicators and knowledge products: Support the review, update or production of indicators, datasets or analytical materials related to artificial intelligence policy development in the region.
• Use existing ECLAC inputs: Review and incorporate, where relevant, analytical inputs and knowledge products previously produced by ECLAC on digital transformation, artificial intelligence and development. D. Coordination and Documentation
• Maintain organized documentation: Keep a structured repository of reviewed documents, summaries, sources and analytical notes.
• Support internal coordination: Participate in coordination meetings and provide inputs to ECLAC staff on progress, findings and emerging issues identified during the review process.
• Prepare final inputs: Contribute to the preparation of a final synthesis document or set of materials summarizing the main findings of the internship.

Qualifications/special skills

(a) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's degree or equivalent). (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher)

1. 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.
2. 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. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.
3. Applicants must have basic knowledge or interest in the economics of science, technology and innovation and/or policy experience.
4. 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 Spanish is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

Additional Information

• University Degree: A first-level university degree in Public Policy, Statistics, Development Economics, Digital Economy, Social Sciences, Research Methods, Data Science for Policy, or a related quantitative/analytical field is required. . Professional Experience:
• Experience in digital economy measurement: Experience in the design or assessment of indicators, diagnostic frameworks, measurement systems, policy methodologies or evidence-based policy tools related to digital transformation, digital economy or development policy.
• Policy and strategy development: Experience analyzing national or regional policy processes, particularly in digital transformation, innovation, productive development, statistics, regulatory policy or public sector modernization. Skills and Competencies:
• Methodological design: Demonstrated ability to translate complex measurement and policy issues into practical diagnostic tools, matrices, templates and facilitation instruments for policymakers.
• Policy relevance and analytical judgement: Ability to assess the relevance of data gaps according to their implications for planning, budgeting, regulation and decision-making.
• Qualitative and quantitative analysis: Strong capacity to combine desk review, indicator analysis, institutional mapping, stakeholder consultation and synthesis of country evidence.
• Strategic communication: Ability to produce clear, concise and policy-oriented reports and workshop materials for senior officials and technical audiences.

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.