Background

CORPORATE BACKGROUND:

UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results.

UNDP is working to strengthen new frameworks for development, disaster risk reduction and climate change. We support countries' efforts to achieve the new Sustainable Development Goals, which will guide global development priorities through 2030. The key 2030 Agenda principle of leaving no one behind and stamping out inequality is at the core of everything we do.

UNDP focuses on helping countries build and share solutions in three main areas:

  • Sustainable development
  • Democratic governance and peacebuilding
  • Climate and disaster resilience

In all our activities, we encourage the protection of human rights and the empowerment of women, minorities and the poorest and most vulnerable.

 

INTERNSHIP OFFICE BACKGROUND:

The Human Mobility Team at Bangkok Regional Hub works across the region to harness the contribution of migrants, IDPs, refugees and other people on the move for sustainable development, while ensuring they are empowered, supported, and protected.  The team works to support UNDP country offices and through a flagship regional initiative called Inclusion for Development (I4D) to deliver solutions for people on the move.  The team implements UNSP’s components of the ILO-IOM-UNDP Ship to Shore Rights Programme, focusing on addressing migrant exploitation and human trafficking in the Greater Mekong Subregion.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

The intern will assist in the following duties and responsibilities:

No

Duties and responsibilities

% of time

1

Support National Ship to Shore Rights Focal Points and Regional M&E Focal Point with event coordination, desk-based research, and M&E

  • Event Coordination related to the COMMIT Process, Civil Society and Youth Engagement, and TRM development, amongst others as required

45 %

2

Support National Ship to Shore Rights Focal Points and Regional M&E Focal Point desk-based research and M&E

  • Desk-based research on issues related to migration, exploitation, and green/blue economic transformation
  • Support Regional M&E focal point with collation of monthly reports and development of snapshots/comms material based on activities

45 %

3

Other:

  • Support other/ad hoc activities as seen relevant and needed.

10 %

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:

Candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements:

  • currently in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree; or
  • currently enrolled in a Master’s degree; or
  • have graduated no longer than 1 year ago from a bachelor’s or master’s degree or equivalent studies.

Field of study:  International Development, Social/Political Science, Area-studies or equivalent.

 

IT skills:

  • Knowledge and a proficient user of Microsoft Office productivity tools, including Microsoft Teams;

 

Language skills:

  • English is required;
  • Thai is an advantage;
  • Knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage.

 

INTERNSHIP CONDITIONS

  • UNDP will not pay interns for internship but will provide a stipend in the amount of THB 8,302.50 monthly in accordance with the provisions of the UNDP internship policy; all other expenses connected with it will be borne by me or my sponsoring Government or institution;
  • 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.