Apply for the position for Intern – Economic Affairs in Bangkok, Thailand at Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific.

Responsibilities

Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual’s background and the intern’s assigned office as well as the internship period. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Contribute to the quantitative and qualitative analysis on the socio-economic impacts of disasters
• Additionally, assist in organizing international conferences and meetings
• Also, carry out other ad hoc tasks as required by the Section and the Division

Competencies for Intern-Economic Affairs in Bangkok

The United Nations Core Competencies include:

• Communication: Ability to draft clearly and concisely, good written and oral language skills.
• Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from different national and cultural backgrounds to achieve organizational goals.
• Likewise, Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be ‘clients’ and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view.
• Furthermore, Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required.

Education

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, applicants must meet one of the following requirements: a) enrol in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or

b)enroll 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.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Furthermore, the incumbent must have fluency in English (both oral and written) for the Internship Programme. Knowledge of another official UN language is an asset

Application

The application must include

• Degree Programme (What are you currently studying or what have you studied)
• Graduation date (When will you graduate or when did you graduate from the programme?)
• Likewise, a list of the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in
• Also, list of your top three areas of interest
• Explanation about why you are the most suitable candidate for this specific internship
• Additionally, an explanation of your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme