UNDP Jobs - 67414- Research Intern (UN Resident Coordinator’s Office)

Research Intern (UN Resident Coordinator’s Office)

Location :

Bangkok, THAILAND

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

15-Aug-2016

Application Deadline :

22-Jul-16 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

4 months

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted at the UN Sustainable Development Summit, held in New York, in September 2015. The SDGs do not build only on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) but apply universally and not just to developing countries. The Royal Thai Government (RTG) played a leading role in the discussions to develop the SDGs as a member of the Open Working Group on SDGs and has shown its strong commitment to the SDGs.

In 2016, Thailand became the chair of G77 and now facilitates the discussion among members to push for implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the Addis Ababa Action Agenda on Financing for Development through inclusive development and active involvement by all stakeholders. The government uses the opportunity of the chairmanship to expound the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej and shares with members the country’s experiences and practices of the philosophy as a growth and development model to achieve the SDGs.

The United Nations Country Team in Thailand (UNCT) which consists of 21 agencies has been supporting the country’s efforts for achieving the global goals. The UNCT is currently in the process of developing a next partnership framework with Thailand that will capture the country’s aspirations and priorities for development and its evolving situation.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Special Assistant to the Resident Coordinator, the intern will work with the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO) to research on the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy and its linkage with the SDGs and the work of UNCT within the context of the UN Partnership Framework. The research shall be consolidated as a policy paper to recommend programmatic entry points for the UNCT. In addition, she/he will be requested to support the office’s activities as identified under the Scope of Work below.

Research on Sufficiency Economy Philosophy:

Conduct desk reviews of existing literature and reference with a view of identifying the link between Sufficiency Economy Philosophy and SDG as well as its relevance with the work of UNCT in Thailand;
Conduct interviews with experts and researchers on Sufficiency Economy Philosophy and the relevant UN experts if necessary;
Provide input to a draft a policy paper on programmatic entry points for the UNCT

Support the development of speeches and talking points etc. on SDGs for the UN Resident Coordinator and members of the UN Country Team;

Support the organization of events led by the RCO, such as Development Cooperation Seminars and UN Day Event;

Support the RCO with other ad hoc tasks, as requested.

Competencies

Core Competencies:

Demonstrate commitment to the UN’s core values;
Respects individual, gender and cultural differences in dealing with others;
Treat all people fairly without favoritism.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) or in a final academic year of a first university degree programme in Political Science, Economics, International Development, Philosophy or any other relevant flied (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent), or;
Graduated with a university degree are also welcome to apply and if selected, must start the internship within one year after graduation.

Experience:

Excellent analytical knowledge and experience in research, drafting and editing documents;
Strong interest in the Sustainable Development Goals, Thailand’s Sufficiency Economy Philosophy and the UN development system.

Language:

Fluency in English.

Conditions:

UNDP internship programme does not provide a salary or remuneration for the internship;
All the expenses connected with the internship will be borne by the intern, sponsoring Government or institution;
UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship;
The intern is responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station where the internship will be performed;
Interns are not eligible to apply for any post in UNDP during the period of the internship;
Interns must provide proof of enrollment in health insurance plan;
Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity.

Subsequent Employment:

There is no expectation of employment with UNDP following an internship.