About Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacificis part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This internship offers a unique opportunity for a motivated individual to gain hands-on experience in international development and international cooperation and sustainable development. Working with Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, you will contribute to meaningful projects that address global challenges and promote sustainable development. You will develop valuable professional skills while working in a multicultural, international environment alongside experienced professionals.

Key Details

• Job Title:Intern – Social Affairs
• Grade:I-1
• Location:Bangkok (Remote work possible)
• Department:Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
• Contract Type:Internship
• Salary:Unpaid

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, applicants to the programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelors level or equivalent).
• Academic Qualifications: Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience.
• Academic Qualifications: However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Masters or Ph.D.
• Academic Qualifications: Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelors, Masters or PH.D.
• Academic Qualifications: Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application.
• Academic Qualifications: Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.
• Academic Qualifications: What is your relevant experience in drafting formal reports, meeting minutes, briefs, communication product, and/or event planning etc…
• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship.

Skills

• Purpose This internship is located within the Disaster Risk Reduction Section (DRS) of the Information and Communications Technology and Disaster Risk Reduction Division of ESCAP.
• The internship is UNPAID and full-time for a period of two to six months, depending on the needs of the division or office.
• Qualified applicants who can commit to a longer internship duration will be preferred.
• Interns work five days per week (35 hours) in-person under the supervision of the Programme Management Officer, Trust Fund for Tsunami, Disaster and Climate Preparedness.
• Applicants who wish to do their internship remotely will be considered on a case- by-case basis.
• Enhanced disaster and climate risk management is achieved through regional cooperation and mainstreaming of science, technology and innovation.
• The ESCAP Trust Fund for Tsunami, Disaster and Climate Preparedness was established in 2005, originally to support tsunami early warning through a multi-hazard approach.
• In 2010, the Trust Fund was broadened to encompass disaster and climate preparedness, and in 2015, it expanded its geographic scope to include SIDS in the Southwest Pacific.
• For more information on the work of the section, please refer to: https://www.unescap.org/our-work/ict-disaster-risk-reduction and https://www.unescap.org/disaster-preparedness-fund Under the direct supervision of Programme Management Officer, Trust Fund for Tsunami, Disaster and Climate Preparedness, the intern will support the Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting under the Trust Fund for Tsunami, Disaster and Climate Preparedness.
• The intern will be working in a dynamic team.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply