Economic Affairs Intern

About the role

The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) is seeking an Economic Affairs Intern for its Washington Office. The internship, lasting 2‑6 months, supports the Office’s research agenda on sustainable development financing, trade, and macro‑economic trends affecting Latin America and the Caribbean.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct research on international financing, trade developments, and financial‑macro trends relevant to the region.
• Perform literature reviews and synthesize academic papers, policy reports, and publications.
• Collect and compile data from official country sources, specialized agencies, and databases.
• Analyze data, prepare reports, update Office databases, and create tables, graphs, and charts.
• Participate in team meetings, contribute to analytical work, and attend conferences, webinars, or seminars, producing briefing notes as needed.
• Provide general administrative support to the Office’s daily activities.

Required profile

• Enrolled in or having completed the final year of a bachelor’s degree, or a master’s/Ph.D. programme.
• Field of study closely related to economics, international development, finance, or public policy.
• No prior professional experience required.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within a United Nations regional commission.
• Exposure to policy research and analysis on Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Professional development through participation in meetings, conferences, and seminars.