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Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific) publishes vacancies on its own career portal; UNlockit lists every currently-open role here, refreshed daily from the agency's source. This page surfaces internships, consultancies, fixed-term, and temporary positions across country offices, regional offices, and headquarters. Each posting links back to the official Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific application page.
- Open roles
- 14
- Organisations
- 1
- Last refreshed
- 7/21/2026
Latest open roles
Consultant on social protection and climate change
Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific · 🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand
ESCAP seeks a Consultant on social protection and climate change to deliver country-specific knowledge products for Fiji under the CRISP initiative. The role involves assessing social protection system performance regarding climate-related risks and developing actionable pathways for strengthening adaptive, climate-resilient systems. The consultant will provide substantive guidance on social protection, oversee research implementation by a national consultant, and draft the final report. This position supports national decision-making by identifying system-level gaps and reform options, contributing to regional knowledge sharing across ESCAP member states. The ultimate goal is to pioneer action in integrating social protection and climate change policies in the Asia-Pacific region, building capacity to recognize measures that mitigate climate risks and strengthen resilience for vulnerable groups.
Closes 7/22/2026Intern - Programme Management Intern
Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific · 🇨🇳 Beijing, China
This is an unpaid, full-time internship within the Centre for Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization (CSAM) at ESCAP in Beijing. The role supports the Centre's mandate to enhance technical cooperation and promote sustainable agricultural mechanization and technology in the Asia-Pacific region. Responsibilities are tailored to the intern's background but typically include supporting ongoing projects, assisting with social media outreach, providing administrative support, preparing presentations, and consolidating data. The position requires a minimum duration of two months, extendable up to six months, with a standard five-day work week. It is designed for students or recent graduates who can contribute to policy-oriented research, normative support, and capacity building efforts aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.
Closes 8/22/2026Economic Affairs Intern
Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific · 🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand
The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is seeking an unpaid, full-time Economic Affairs Intern for a duration of 4 to 6 months, based in Bangkok. The intern will work within the Section on Sustainable Development and Countries in Special Situations, supporting the Commission's mission to foster cooperation among member states for sustainable development. Key responsibilities include conducting background research, performing literature reviews, collecting and analyzing data, and drafting inputs for policy reports such as the Asia-Pacific Countries with Special Needs Development Report. The role also involves coordinating logistical and organizational aspects of high-level intergovernmental meetings, workshops, and capacity-building events. The ideal candidate is a current student in a graduate program or final year of a bachelor's degree, or a recent graduate within one year of completion, with a field of study closely related to the internship. The position offers an opportunity to develop analytical and coordination skills while contributing to ESCAP's analytical products and operational tasks. Fluency in English is mandatory, with knowledge of other UN languages considered an asset. This is an unpaid position where the intern bears all costs related to travel, visas, and living expenses.
Closes 8/14/2026Consultant – Climate-Responsive Macroeconomic, Fiscal and Debt Sustainability Assessment for Fiji
Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific · 🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand
ESCAP seeks a Consultant to conduct a high-quality analytical study on climate-responsive macroeconomic, fiscal, and debt sustainability for Fiji. The role involves applying a climate-risk lens to Fiji’s public finances, examining how climate risks and policy responses affect macroeconomic performance and debt sustainability. The consultant will develop an analytical framework, design climate scenarios using the NGFS framework, assess fiscal risks, and propose policy options for climate resilience. The deliverable is an 8,000-10,000 word study, supported by technical materials and participation in a national capacity-building workshop. The assignment is home-based, running from August 2026 to February 2027, with substantial analytical work completed by December 2026. The ideal candidate possesses an advanced degree in economics or finance and at least ten years of progressively responsible experience in macroeconomic policy, fiscal policy, or debt sustainability analysis. Specialized knowledge in climate risk analysis and debt diagnostics is required, along with strong quantitative and policy-oriented analytical skills. Fluency in English is mandatory.
Closes 7/25/2026Human Resources Assistant, G5
Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific · 🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand
The Human Resources Assistant (G5) supports the People Operations and Talent Acquisition Unit within ESCAP's Division of Administration. The role focuses on recruitment and placement for Affiliate Personnel, including processing applications, maintaining candidate files, arranging interviews, and managing data in Umoja and automated rosters. Responsibilities include administering entitlements, verifying contractual elements, and assisting with staff development training. The incumbent provides general office support, drafts correspondence, maintains records, and conducts research on HR issues. Key tasks involve maintaining HR statistics, preparing reports, and assisting with data visualization and knowledge management. The position requires professionalism, client orientation, and strong planning and organizing skills. The ideal candidate has significant experience in HR administration, preferably within the UN Common System or an international organization, with specific expertise in ERP systems like SAP or Peoplesoft for HR modules. Fluency in English is mandatory. The role is locally recruited, funded by extra-budgetary resources, with an initial one-year contract subject to performance and funding availability.
Closes 7/22/2026National Consultant for Kyrgyzstan
Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific · 🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand
The National Consultant for Kyrgyzstan supports ESCAP’s technical cooperation project aimed at strengthening transport policymakers' capacity to utilize digital technologies for resilient and inclusive peri-urban mobility. Reporting to the Project Officer and coordinating with regional counterparts, the consultant will facilitate project inception, establish a Technical Advisory Group, and conduct data analysis on local contexts, including a Just Transition analysis focusing on labor implications and employment opportunities for women. Key responsibilities include supporting stakeholder consultations and capacity-building workshops to identify challenges and enhance social inclusiveness. The consultant will co-develop a local resilient and inclusive peri-urban mobility plan with local authorities, leveraging digital platforms like Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) and Demand Responsive Transport (DRT). This role requires synthesizing existing knowledge products and policies to create actionable plans that improve public transport infrastructure and services. The position is remote, with an expected duration from August 2026 to August 2027. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, experience in transportation or urban planning, and the ability to engage effectively with government stakeholders and multi-country teams to promote sustainable, equitable transport solutions.
Closes 7/22/2026Intern - Economic Affairs (Trade Policy)
Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific · 🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand
UN ESCAP invites applications for a six-month unpaid internship in the Trade Policy and Facilitation Section, focusing on trade policy, digital trade, and inclusive development in the Asia-Pacific region. The role offers learning-by-doing opportunities under staff supervision, involving research, policy analysis, data management, and support for regional dialogues. The ideal candidate is a graduate student or recent graduate in Economics, International Law, or Data Analysis, demonstrating strong analytical and drafting skills in English. The position supports evidence-based policy guidance for governments, particularly least developed countries. Interns may work remotely or onsite, with flexibility in start dates. The program aims to build capacity through direct engagement with professional staff, providing invaluable academic and applied skills in trade economics, data presentation, and regulatory analysis. Candidates must commit to a full-time schedule and possess relevant academic background or experience in international trade, development, or data programming. This internship is a valuable stepping stone for those pursuing careers in economic affairs, trade policy, or international development, offering exposure to UN operations and high-caliber professional networks.
Closes 8/14/2026Call for Carbon Finance Specialists Roster
Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific · 🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand
ESCAP is establishing a roster of Carbon Finance Specialists to support its Energy Transition for Green Growth and Prosperity programme. The role involves providing expert technical, analytical, and advisory support on carbon finance, carbon markets, and energy transition financing across Asia and the Pacific. Key responsibilities include analyzing carbon pricing instruments, Article 6 mechanisms, and ETS compatibility; developing policy frameworks and transition credit methodologies; advising on coal-fired power plant decommissioning; and designing capacity-building initiatives for member states. The specialist will conduct desk research, draft reports and briefers, and engage with governments and development partners to mobilize investment and strengthen regulatory frameworks. The ideal candidate possesses advanced expertise in climate finance, carbon markets, and energy policy, with a strong ability to synthesize complex technical issues into practical policy recommendations. This is a consultancy roster position, meaning specific assignments, durations, and duty stations will be determined upon selection for individual projects.
Closes 8/9/2026Sustainable Development Intern
Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific · 🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand
This is a six-month, unpaid, full-time internship within the Sustainable Development and Countries in Special Situations Section (SDCSS) of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), based in Bangkok. The intern will support the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals, with a specific focus on the Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD). Key responsibilities include coordinating logistics for intergovernmental meetings, engaging with diverse stakeholders (including youth and civil society), and managing communications. Duties involve designing multimedia content, updating websites, and conducting research on topics such as education, inequality, and biodiversity. The intern will synthesize data into reports and knowledge products while assisting with the follow-up and review processes. The role seeks a current graduate student, a final-year undergraduate, or a recent graduate (within one year) with strong research, coordination, and communication skills. Fluency in English is mandatory, and knowledge of another UN language is desirable. The position offers first-hand experience in sustainable development policy and intergovernmental processes.
Closes 7/26/2026Information Management/Library Intern
Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific · 🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand
The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is seeking an Information Management/Library Intern to support the Communications and Knowledge Management Section in Bangkok. This unpaid internship, lasting 3 to 6 months, involves assisting with library operations, information management, and knowledge dissemination. Key responsibilities include supporting digitization efforts, managing digital assets, performing collection management tasks such as shelving and weeding, and providing reference services. The intern will also catalog materials in the integrated library system and institutional repository, as well as design and publish publicity and training materials for e-resources and ESCAP publications. The role aims to raise the visibility of library resources and ESCAP's work among staff, stakeholders, and the public. The position is designed for students in the final year of a first university degree or those enrolled in/completed a graduate programme. A field of study in library science or information technology/management is desirable. Fluency in English is mandatory, while knowledge of French or Russian is an asset. The intern works under the supervision of library support staff and the Chief Librarian.
Closes 7/27/2026Intern - Media and Communications
Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific · 🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand
The Trade, Investment and Innovation Division at UN ESCAP is seeking an unpaid, full-time Media and Communications Intern for a duration of two to six months, starting on or around 10 August 2026. The role supports the Trade Policy and Facilitation Section by enhancing the visibility and outreach of trade policy work, including treaty secretariat duties and emerging issues like digital trade. The intern will assist in organizing policy events, developing visual outreach materials (flyers, banners, concept notes), and designing publications and presentations. Responsibilities also include photography, short video production, website content management, and drafting public information materials. The position offers first-hand experience in international communications and public information within a multicultural UN environment. Candidates must be enrolled in or have completed a graduate program or the final year of a bachelor's degree. Fluency in English is required, with French and other UN languages as assets. The internship is conducted in person in Bangkok or via a hybrid arrangement. Applicants must submit a motivation letter detailing their degree status, availability, IT proficiency, and interest in the UN.
Closes 8/3/2026System Development Consultant
Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific · 🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) seeks a System Development Consultant to design, develop, and deliver a digital sustainability reporting and disclosure system for the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC). This assignment is part of the Development Account 16 project aimed at catalyzing finance for climate action. The consultant will lead end-to-end system design, conduct needs assessments, and ensure alignment with international standards (ISSB, SASB, GRI) and local regulations. Key responsibilities include developing system architecture, translating reporting requirements into digital workflows, and creating comprehensive technical and user documentation. The role also mandates delivering monthly webinar-based capacity-building sessions and developing e-learning materials for government officials and market participants. The consultant must facilitate the final handover of the system and provide technical support during the rollout phase. The position is remote, with a contract duration from September 2026 to March 2027. Candidates must submit a demonstration video of a relevant digital system as part of the application process. The role requires strong technical expertise in system development, deep knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks, and excellent facilitation skills to work effectively with multicultural stakeholders.
Closes 7/27/2026National Consultant for Tonga
Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific · 🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand
The National Consultant for Tonga supports ESCAP’s project to strengthen transport policymakers' capacity to utilize digital technologies for resilient and inclusive peri-urban mobility. Key responsibilities include coordinating project inception activities, collecting and analyzing data on local contexts, and assisting with assessments of resilient rural-urban mobility plans using the SUTI+ framework. The consultant will support Just Transition analysis regarding labor force implications, particularly employment opportunities for women in digital mobility services. Duties involve facilitating national stakeholder consultations and capacity-building workshops to identify challenges and enhance resilience. A core deliverable is the co-development of a local resilient and inclusive peri-urban mobility plan with local authorities, building on existing ESCAP guidelines. The role requires collaboration with regional consultants and focal points to ensure alignment with regional goals. The position aims to improve public transport infrastructure and services, leveraging digital platforms like MaaS and DRT to enhance accessibility and social inclusion. The consultant will work remotely, focusing on Tonga within the broader Asia-Pacific context.
Closes 7/25/2026Intern – Communication Affairs
Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific · 🇮🇳 New Delhi, India
The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is seeking an Intern in Communication Affairs to support the Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT) in New Delhi. The role focuses on implementing communication strategies and producing knowledge products to promote regional mechanisms on technology transfer, including climate technologies, renewable energy, and AI. The intern will design and produce diverse communication materials such as infographics, social media visuals, and promotional videos using tools like Canva and Adobe Suite. Responsibilities also include drafting content for digital channels, preparing presentations, and supporting the organization of hackathons and capacity-building events. The position offers learning opportunities regarding national innovation systems, multilateral cooperation, and the UN's mandate in achieving Sustainable Development Goals. The ideal candidate has completed a graduate school programme or holds a relevant university degree within the last year, with a good understanding of climate change, sustainable development, or science and technology topics. Proficiency in digital content creation, web-based research, and excellent written communication skills are essential. Fluency in English is required, with knowledge of another UN language considered an advantage. This is an unpaid internship with a duration of three to six months.
Closes 7/23/2026
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