UNDP Jobs - 71841- Intern

Intern

Location :

Bangkok, Thailand, THAILAND

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

01-Aug-2017

Application Deadline :

03-May-17 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

4-6 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 Resident Coordinator (RC) system encompasses all organizations of the UN system dealing with operational activities for development, regardless of their formal presence in the country. The RC system brings together the various UN agencies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operational activities at the country level. RCs are leaders of the UN Country Teams (UNCT) in over 130 countries and are the designated representatives of the Secretary-General at the country level. Working closely with national governments, RCs advocate the interests and mandates of the UN system while drawing on the support and guidance of the entire UN family.

In Thailand, the UN country team (UNCT) consists of 21 agencies and supports Thailand’s efforts for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and supports the government’s efforts to achieve international commitments. The Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO) provides policy and secretariat services to the RC and the UNCT in order to promote strategic support for national plans and priorities, make operations more efficient and reduce transaction costs for governments, and advocate for the UN’s norms and standards. Currently, the office composes of two international staff and three national staff. In 2017, the office supports the first year’s implementation of the United Nations Partnership Framework (UNPAF) 2017-2021 and takes the role of the secretariat for the Operations Management Team (OMT), which is the body of operations managers and provides guidance on a common operational agenda.

In this context, the RCO is looking for an intern who has a strong interest and passion in working for the UN development system and its reform and is willing to learn a wide range of areas which the RCO deals with on a daily basis, including partnership building, human rights, communications and advocacy, resource mobilization, administrative affairs of the UN system, among many others.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Special Assistant to the Resident Coordinator (SARC), the intern will work with the RCO to collaborate with RC staff to arrange, plan, manage, support, and follow up on meetings, events, and various other activities. The intern is expected to work with colleagues from UNDP Thailand Country Office as well as other UN agencies.

The intern will:

Provide relevant support to UN coordination mechanisms and UNCT activities, including monthly UNCT meetings, OMT meetings, Development Cooperation Seminar and other events;
Support the research for and compilation and preparation of speeches, talking points, presentation materials, background notes for the RC, the members of UNCT, and other senior UN officials;
Assist in preparing and organizing high-level meetings and events attended by the UN senior officials;
Provide support to various meetings and discussions with a wide range of stakeholders;
Undertake research and analysis related to development priorities and operational context in the country;
Support the RCO with other ad hoc endeavors, as requested.

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:

Enrolment in a graduate school programme or in the final academic year of a first university degree programme in Political Science, Economics, International Development or any other relevant field. Graduates with a university degree, including a master/doctoral degree, are also welcome to apply, but they must start the internship within one-year of graduation;

Experience:

Excellent analytical knowledge and experience in research, drafting and editing documents is required;
Strong interest in the UN development system is an advantage;
Understanding about Thailand’s political and socio-economic situation is a strong asset.

Languages

Fluency in English is required.

Conditions:

Internship needs to last for a minimum of 4 months, but preferably for 6 months;
A desire to work with and gain the confidence and respect of people with different languages, national and cultural backgrounds;
Respect for the principles of the United Nations Charter and the UNDP Statement of Purpose;
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 positions (Fixed-Term Appointment, Temporary Appointment, Service Contract, Individual Contract) in UNDP during the period of the internship;
The intern 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.