INTERN - ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

Onsite/Bangkok or Remote Work

3 - 6 months

Transport Connectivity and Logistic Section of ESCAP's Transport Division supports member States in their efforts to develop sustainable regional transport connectivity in support of the implementation of SDGs. One of our key activities is the Interregional and Maritime connectivity. Our work includes promoting necessary measures to improve operational efficiency of maritime transport systems through common regional frameworks, harmonized technical and operational standards and rules, application of new technologies to enhance sustainable maritime connectivity and innovations and capacity building in maritime transport. The internship within the Transport Connectivity and Logistics Section is a full-time, UNPAID position for a minimum duration of three months, extendable up to a maximum of six months. Interns are expected to work five days per week (37.5 hours) under the supervision of a staff member within the Section. To expedite the internship process, please kindly specify your preferred start and end dates in the cover letter. Responsibilities: The internship is either onsite in Bangkok or remote work as mutually agreed. The duties would include, but are not limited to: - Contribute to qualitative briefs/ reports on maritime transport and related issues in countries in ESCAP region while evaluating the effectiveness of such policies to sustainable development (qualitative analysis, where feasible/applicable); - Provide inputs for preparation of analysis reports particularly for maritime transport of ESCAP region by collecting information and data from authentic sources; - Identify and collect information from primary and secondary sources required for the study and select an appropriate methodology; - Coordinate and liaise, as necessary, with Transport Division experts in ESCAP, to identify key issues; - Review, analyze and compile the collected data and information, and prepare reports/briefs including the findings and conclusions, incorporating appropriate tables, graphs, charts with references; - Prepare presentations on the work or the findings and outcomes of the internship including lessons learned to the Division's staff; Undertake other work as requested in line with the background/interest; - The intern may also be asked to assist in the day-to-day work of the Division if required. She/he is expected to familiarize him/herself, to a limited extent, with administrative work of the Division and other tasks that are typical of UN organizations. Competencies 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. • Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be 'clients' and seeks to see things from clients' point of view. Special Notice MODE OF INTERNSHIPS: The internship is either onsite in Bangkok or remote work as mutually agreed. 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. A complete online application (Cover Note and Candidate Profile) if required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The Cover Note must include: - Title of degree you are currently pursuing; - Graduation Date; - Period of availability for taking internship. (The availability for more than 4-month internship could be an advantage); - List of IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in; - List of top three areas of interest/department preferences; - Explanation why you are the best candidate for this post; - Explanation of your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme. In your Candidate Profile, be sure to include all past work experience, and three references. Please note that due to the large number of applicants, only short-listed applicants will be contacted for further interview and consideration.

Education: To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, applicants 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 bachelor's level or equivalent). .

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.

Not available.

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.