UNDP Jobs - 77801- Interns – UN Action for Cooperation against Traffi

Interns – UN Action for Cooperation against Trafficking in Persons

Location :

Bangkok, THAILAND

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

16-Apr-2018

Application Deadline :

04-Apr-18 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

3 - 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

Human Trafficking is defined in the UN Convention on Transnational Organised Crime as “the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring or receipt of persons, by means of the threat or use of force or other forms of coercion, of abduction, of fraud, of deception, of the abuse of power or of a position of vulnerability or of the giving or receiving of payments or benefits to achieve the consent of a person having control over another person, for the purpose of exploitation”. In the case of child trafficking, the means are irrelevant. It is a transnational organised crime of global reach, generating more than USD 150 billion in annual revenues.

The Asia-Pacific region records by far the highest rates of human trafficking in the world. It is estimated that some 11.7 million people from the region are in conditions of forced labour at any given point in time. UNODC’s 2012 Global Report on Trafficking in Persons demonstrated that, while human trafficking is truly a global phenomenon, it most commonly occurs intra-regionally, with each region and sub-region experiencing unique and geographically-characterized patterns for origins and destinations. Within the Asia-Pacific region, the Greater-Mekong Sub-region (GMS) features some of the most extensive and specific flows of migration and human trafficking. These flows are characterized by strong cross-border patterns due to such factors as: cultural linkages, traditional migration trends, long and porous borders, as well as significant imbalances in the socio-economic development levels of the countries therein.

The UNDP-managed project ‘Action for Cooperation against Trafficking in Persons (UN-ACT) was established to build and expand on the previous achievements of the ‘United Nations Inter-Agency Project on Human Trafficking’ (UNIAP), which was founded in 2000 to facilitate a stronger and more coordinated response to human trafficking in the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS). The main approach for the proposed project is to build the capacity of key stakeholders, and to facilitate coordination and cooperation among all relevant actors in order to achieve the following long-term project outcome:

Key anti-trafficking stakeholders in the region are working in a more cooperative and mutually supportive manner to effectively combat trafficking in persons.

To work towards this outcome, the project has identified the following five interlinked outputs:

Output 1: Countries and regional actors increase their cooperation to effectively counter human trafficking

Output 2: The COMMIT Process is strengthened to become sustainable and self-reliant

Output 3: Policy makers, academia, non-governmental actors, and the public have increased access to evidence-based research and knowledge on trafficking

Output 4: Civil society and other non-governmental actors are able to contribute more effectively to anti-trafficking efforts

The interns work under the direct supervision of the Regional Project Manager. As members of the project team, they will mainly assist the Regional Project Manager with the overall management of the project, to ensure the timely achievement of project results and the delivery of project outputs of the project. One intern will primarily support the Thailand country office, operating in the same office premises.

Duties and Responsibilities

The interns will, as members of the project team, assist the Regional Project Manager (RPM) (and the Thai National Project Coordinator) with the overall management of the project, to ensure the timely achievement of project results and the delivery of project outputs, including:

(1) to advance the overall implementation of project activities; (2) to drive the further strategic development of the project; (3) to provide quality-assurance for project results and to manage the overall M&E; (4) to position the project at the cutting edge of knowledge-development and knowledge-sharing relating to trafficking in persons; (5) to facilitate external outreach, advocacy and communications; and (6) to coordinate with UN/UN partner agencies to ensure that the project maintains a UN-system approach and multi-disciplinary framework in achieving the objectives outlined in the project document.

More concretely, the intern is expected to:

Project management:

Provide support to the Regional Project Manager (and the Thai National Project Coordinator) in the day-to-day project management of UN-ACT at the regional level;
Write minutes and meeting notes, and support ensuring that action points are implemented accordingly.

Communications:

Assist UN-ACT’s communication efforts, including the management of the website and facebook page, as well as the development and dissemination of a monthly newsletter;
Participate in workshops, meetings, conferences and other gatherings relevant to the work of the project, and report back to UN-ACT on proceedings.

Research and data analysis:

Build and maintain an understanding of current key trends in human trafficking in the region, and of lessons learned from successes and failures in the regional, bi-lateral, and national responses to trafficking;
Undertake desk research and analysis of the regional anti-trafficking responses, including identifying data gaps, opportunities and priorities for action, as needed;
Support UN-ACT’s overall data analysis and research efforts, including their effective dissemination.

COMMIT Secretariat:

Support the organization, implementation and follow-up of key COMMIT events, including Task Force, Senior Officials’ and Inter-Ministerial Meetings.

Other:

Help with other project activities as requested by the RPM (and the Thai National Project Coordinator).

Competencies

Interest and motivation in working in an international organization;
Good analytical skills in gathering and consolidating data and research for practical implementation;
Outgoing and initiative-taking person with a goal oriented mind-set;
Communicates effectively when working in teams and independently;
Good in organizing and structuring various tasks and responsibilities;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Responds positively to feedback and differing points of view;
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.

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 (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent), or;
Graduated with a university degree - and if selected, must start the internship within one year after graduation.

Experience:

Experience and knowledge in UN coordination is an advantage;
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 Chanter and the UNDP Statement of Purpose.

Language:

Written and spoken proficiency in English. For one intern, written and spoken proficiency in Thai.

Internship Conditions:

UNDP internships are not remunerated. All expenses connected with the internship will be borne by the intern or her/his sponsoring entity;
UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship;
Interns are 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, or be appointed to, any post in UNDP during the period of the internship;
Interns must provide proof of enrolment in health insurance plan;
Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity;
Interns are expected to work full time but flexibility is allowed for education programmes;
Interns need to obtain financing for subsistence and make own arrangements for internship, travel, VISA, accommodation, etc.