Economic Affairs Intern

Work Location

Bangkok

Expected duration

4-6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The internship is for a minimum of 4 months up to a maximum of 6 months.

The internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the division or office to which they are assigned.

The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is the most inclusive intergovernmental platform in the Asia-Pacific region. The Commission promotes cooperation among its 52 member States and 9 associate members in pursuit of solutions to sustainable development challenges. ESCAP is one of the five regional commissions of the United Nations.

This position is located in the Section on Sustainable Development and Countries in Special Situations (SDCSS) of the Office of the Executive Secretary. The Section coordinates the work of ESCAP divisions to support least developed countries (LDCs), landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) and small island developing States (SIDS) in their pursuit of sustainable development.

The intern will gain first-hand experience contributing to background research for ESCAP publications and coordinating high-level intergovernmental meetings. Working within a dynamic team, the intern will develop both analytical and coordination skills through duties that include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Contribute to background research, including literature reviews, data collection and analysis and drafting inputs for the Asia-Pacific Countries with Special Needs Development Report, 2027 and other policy reports. - Conduct research for other analytical products to support the delivery of workshops and other capacity development events. - Contribute to the logistical and organizational coordination of intergovernmental meetings and events organized by the Section, including the Expert Group Meeting on the Asia-Pacific Countries with Special Needs Development Report, a trade related capacity building workshop in Lao People’s Democratic Republic and the Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development.

- Collaborate with the team on day-to-day activities and operational tasks and perform other duties as required.

Qualifications/special skills

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

a) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or b) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or c) have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one year period of graduation. Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the Programme. Are you a student in a Bachelor’s (final year), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have you completed a degree and are able to commence an internship within a year of graduation? Is your field of study closely related to the type of internship you are applying for? Describe your experience in undertaking research and data analysis with concrete examples.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an asset.

Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

Additional Information

A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. In your motivation statement, please outline any relevant information not already included in the application as well as the following:

• Your desired start date and length of availability
• Explanation of your interest in the United Nations internship programme and your familiarity with sustainable development challenges in the Asia-Pacific region
• Any knowledge or experience in intergovernmental meetings or international organizations Please note that due to the large number of applicants, divisions are not in a position to reply to each application and that only short-listed applicants will be contacted for further consideration.

Intern Specific text

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

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.