UNDP Jobs - 73986- Intern - Research Assistant

Intern - Research Assistant

Location :

Bangkok, THAILAND

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

18-Sep-2017

Application Deadline :

27-Sep-17 (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 United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN’s global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. We are on the ground in 170 countries and territories, working with governments and people on their own solutions to global and national development challenges to help empower lives and build resilient nations.

Being LGBTI in Asia (BLIA) is a regional programme which aims to reduce marginalization and exclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people. Initiated in 2012, the programme addresses inequality, violence and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or intersex status, and promotes universal access to health and social services.

The research currently being conducted under the programme aims to identify and analyse key issues affecting the health, rights and well-being of LGBTI in Asia. UNDP works with government, academic and research institutions and civil society to ensure the findings and recommendations of the programme’s research projects are relevant and owned by national stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of Being LGBTI in Asia National Project Officer in Thailand, the Intern will support the team with the following actions:

Assist in editing and preparing reports and translating documents;
Track consistency of original research findings across the series of reports;
Verify citations and references;
Organize and store the electronic documents in working order;
Support monitoring and evaluation tasks;
Assist the team in coordinating meeting and other events;
Support other programme related activities.

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 i.e. development studies, human rights, communications (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or
Enrolled in a final academic year of a first university degree programme, i.e. development studies, human rights, communications (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or
Graduated with a Master’s degree and if selected, must start the internship within one year after graduation.

Experiences:

Experience with LGBTI community;
Experience working on research projects relating to human rights;
Previous experience working with civil society;
LGBTI individuals are highly encouraged to apply for this position.

Language:

Fluency in spoken and written Thai and 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 (Fixed-Term Appointment, Temporary Appointment, Service Contract, Individual Contract) 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.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals of diverse sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression as well as from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.