Work Location

Remote and/or on-site in Bangkok

Expected duration

3 to 6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The Macroeconomic Policy and Financing for Development Division (MPFD) provides a combination of normative-analytical and capacity-development activities to 53 member States and 9 associate members of ESCAP, taking into account the significant variation in their geographic, demographic, and socioeconomic conditions. The Division undertakes analytical studies and policy-oriented research, provides capacity building, and facilitates policy dialogues on medium- to long-term macroeconomic and financing for development issues facing the region. More details are available at https://www.unescap.org/ourwork/macroeconomic-policy-financing-development. The internship is UNPAID. The minimum duration of an internship is three months and can be extended up to a total period of six months. Interns work five days per week (35 hours). The internship focuses on supporting the Macroeconomic Policy and Financing for Development Division (MPFD) in disseminating its publications and events. This includes developing a strategic communication plan and implementing digital outreach initiatives to enhance the impact and reach of the Division’s publications and events. The following responsibilities may be adapted, as appropriate, to suit each intern’s skills and Division’s needs: Assist in drafting and editing content for public information materials, including press releases, newsletter articles, blog posts, and social media updates; Support the development of social media plans and campaigns, as well as explore additional digital outreach opportunities and initiatives to increase online visibility, readership, and engagement with publications, events, and projects; Produce various multimedia materials for online and offline use, such as infographics, motion graphics, short videos, publication covers, presentation templates, and event flyers; Prepare professional PowerPoint presentations highlighting the Division’s work, projects, publications, and activities; Assist with video production, including shooting, editing, sound mixing, and animating slideshows, as required; Support the organization and execution of publication launches and other events; Conduct background research to inform public information materials; Initiate and carry out assigned tasks or special projects as required.

Qualifications/special skills

To qualify for an internship with the ESCAP Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met: 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) Have studied areas such as communications, public information, and/or public policy; Computer literacy in standard software applications and in Adobe Creative Studio and Canva is desirable, but not required; Have an understanding of social media sites and publicity activities; Have demonstrated a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and Have demonstrated the ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes willingness to understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship. Ability to interact well with people of various social and cultural backgrounds in an occasionally stressful environment is desirable. Ability to comfortably working as part of a larger team is desirable. Ability to work under tight deadlines and multitask is desirable. Good drafting and oral communication skills is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the Internship Programme. Knowledge of another official UN language, such as Chinese or Russian, is an asset.

The Cover Note must include: Title of degree programme (What are you currently studying or what have you studied?) Graduation date (When will you be graduating or when did you graduate from the programme?) List of IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in List of your top three areas of interest Explanation about why you are the most suitable candidate for this specific internship Explanation of your interest in the ESCAP Internship Programme, especially with MPFD Indication of your available period for internship, i.e. when and how long (note: the internship is for a minimum of three months and a maximum of six months). 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.