Consultancy for programmatic and substantive support in the implementation and follow-up of the activities of the digital inclusion work by ECLAC’s Social Development Division in Latin America and the

Result of Service

Social Development component of the “Cooperation Agreement between the Republic of Korea and the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin American and the Caribbean. Programme 2025” and other products related with digital inclusion, inequality and social development of Social Development Division of the ECLAC successfully implemented.

Work Location

Santiago

Expected duration

one year

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Senior Social Affaris Officer, the consultant will carry out the following activities: 1. Assists in the organisation of expert group meetings, seminars and conferences on issues related to inequality and digital inclusion in the framework of the digital transformation. 2. Data Collection and Statistical Analysis of Digital Inclusion Indicators 3. Researches, collects and organizes information and reference materials from various sources for reports, work plans, studies, briefings, meetings/conferences, etc. 4. Attends international, regional or national meetings on issues of digital inclusion and inequality. 5. Contributes to technical studies on artificial intelligence applied in education, and other dimensions of inclusive social development. 6. Performs other related duties as required, including various administrative tasks necessary for the final delivery of the work unit’s services and participation in staff meetings.

Qualifications/special skills

An advanced university degree (Master’s or Doctorate degree or equivalent) in economics, statistics, sociology, or related area is required. A minimum of three years of progressively experience in analytic research is required. Prior experience working in Latin American and Caribbean countries is desirable. Experience systematizing and analyzing statistical data is desirable. Experience in Artificial Intelligence and Social Development is desirable.

Languages

Fluency in English is required; and fluency of Spanish is desirable.

Additional Information

Not available.

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.

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