Sustainable Development and Natural Resources Intern
Organizational Context
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), a regional commission of the United Nations, aims to foster economic and social development in the region. Its mission includes policy design, monitoring, evaluation, and providing advisory services. This internship is within the Sustainable Development and Natural Resources Unit, based in Mexico City, Mexico, and will last for six months.
Job Purpose
This internship offers a valuable opportunity to contribute to the Sustainable Development and Natural Resources Unit at ECLAC. Interns will support the team in analyzing social, economic, and environmental data related to climate financing, climate change, and value chains. The role involves producing specific outputs, such as analyzing sargassum management capacities and regional initiatives, or examining the state of forests and the forest industry in Central America. This position provides hands-on experience in policy analysis and research within a key UN regional body, contributing to the understanding and management of critical sustainable development issues in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Responsibilities
Support the Sustainable Development and Natural Resources Unit in analyzing social, economic, and environmental information and data concerning climate financing, climate change, and value chains. Conduct literature reviews on sustainable development, natural resources, and regional management practices. Review national documents and data related to the productive and environmental management of sargassum, and compile information on regional sargassum management initiatives. Alternatively, analyze the state of forests and the forest industry in Central America, including their environmental links. Collect and analyze data on forests and the forest industry. Assist with other ongoing projects within the Unit, exchange findings with colleagues, and propose new or emerging topics for research.
Work Experience
Professional work experience is not required for this internship. However, a field of study closely related to sustainable development and natural resources is necessary. Desirable experience includes data analysis, spatial data skills, and knowledge of value chains and natural resources management.
Skills
Data analysis, Spatial data skills, Knowledge of value chains, Natural resources management, Literature review, Information compilation, Research, Communication, Spanish or English fluency.