UNDP Jobs - 107897- Intern – South-South and triangular Cooperation

Intern – South-South and triangular Cooperation

Location :

Bangkok, THAILAND

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

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

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

3 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

CORPORATE BACKGROUND:

The United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) was established to promote, coordinate and support South-South and triangular cooperation globally and within the United Nations system. UNOSSC, hosted by UNDP since 1974, was established by the UN General Assembly with a mandate to advocate for and coordinate South-South and triangular cooperation on a global and UN system-wide basis. UNOSSC receives policy directives and guidance from the General Assembly and through its subsidiary body, the High-level Committee on South-South Cooperation. UNOSSC is headed by the Director who reports to the UNDP Administrator.

UNOSSC works to be a robust knowledge hub providing advisory and consulting services to Member States, UN entities, IGOs, NGOs and other stakeholders on South-South and triangular cooperation (SSTC). It advocates for Southern perspectives within the multilateral system and enables developing countries to effectively face their development challenges and harness opportunities to address them, while monitoring progress on the implementation of the Buenos Aires Plan of Action, the Nairobi Outcome as well as the BAPA+40 document, The new strategic framework (2022–2025), and the UN System Wide-Strategy on South-South Cooperation for Sustainable Development (2020-2024).

The Global South-South Development Expo (GSSD Expo) was first launched in 2008 organized by the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC). The GSSD Expo is designed to showcase evidence-based successful development solutions and initiatives, in collaboration with United Nations agencies and all other partners. This year, the GSSD Expo 2022 will be co-hosted by the Government of Thailand, the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and UNOSSC, scheduled to take place from 12 to 14 September 2022 in Bangkok, Thailand.

INTERNSHIP OFFICE BACKGROUND:

UNOSSC offers internship opportunities to serve in its Regional Office for Asia-Pacific in Bangkok. The UNOSSC Regional Office for Asia-Pacific, located within United Nations Development Programme Bangkok Regional Hub (UNDP BRH).The intern shall support the regional office in fulfilling its mission: to support the preparation of the upcoming GSSD EXPO 2022.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Regional Coordinator, the intern will assist UNOSSC Regional Office for Asia-Pacific with the tasks outlined below:

Liaise with respective focal points to support the preparation of the Global South-South Development EXPO 2022 and the South-South Entrepreneurship Academy
Support preparation for the meetings of the Global Director-General Forum, Asia-Pacific regional DG forum as well as Leadership Roundtable and Thematic Solutions Forums.
Support preparation of side-events at the EXPO led by UNOSSC regional office
Support the compilation of materials for UNOSSC exhibitions at the EXPO
Provide support to the team as required.

Competencies

Demonstrate commitment to the UN’s core values;
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;
Communicate effectively when working in teams and independently;
Good in organizing and structuring various tasks and responsibilities;
Display cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Respond positively to feedback and differing points of view;
Consistently approach work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements:

Currently enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) or;
Currently enrolled 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.

Field of study: Public Administration, Public Policies, International Development, International Relations, Laws, Management, communications or any other relevant field.

IT skills:

Knowledge and a proficient user of Microsoft Office productivity tools;
Computer literate in standard software applications and familiarity with Internet-based research.

Language skills:

Excellent writing and drafting skills in English as well as good communication skills required.
Spoken Thai is desirable.

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 the intern or 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.