Work Location

Bangkok, Thailand

Expected duration

4-6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

Org. Setting and Reporting The Environment and Development Division, Sustainable Urban Development Section, is seeking 2-3 interns working for a minimum period of 4 months with an opportunity for extension up to 6 months, if required by the division. The internship is UNPAID and full-time in-person. Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned. The Sustainable Urban Development Section works with member States and key stakeholders to promote sustainable and inclusive urban development in Asia and the Pacific through a programme of work focused on: (i) developing and disseminating knowledge products that foster enhanced awareness and informed decision-making; (ii) providing technical assistance and supporting capacity development; (iii) strengthening intergovernmental processes; and (iv) networking and partnership development, among others. Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual’s background and the intern’s assigned office as well as the internship period. Duties may include, but are not limited to: 1. Provide support to organize and conduct meetings relevant to the work of the section, including the drafting of documents and communications materials, preparation for and backstopping of Intergovernmental meetings, and follow-up activities (40%) 2. Assist with various tasks linked to organizational and substantive dimensions of programme and project implementation such as SDG Localization, urban climate action, clean air, smart cities, sinking cities, sustainable urban development and more (30%) 3. Conduct research and identify case studies on urban development, policies and programmes and their impact on inclusive, sustainable and resilient development in the Asia-Pacific region (20%) 4. Participate in day-to-day operational tasks of the Section, such as servicing requests for information, support for developing presentations, updating of web pages on the section’s work etc. (10%)

Qualifications/special skills

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, applicants must, at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements: (a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher related to economics, urban planning, urban development, policy analysis, environmental management, sustainability, international relations, or similar areas); or, (b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent related to economics, urban planning, urban development, environmental management, sustainability, international relations, or similar areas). Special skills (a) Good command of Microsoft Suite beyond Word, Excel and PowerPoint is desirable. (b) Video-editing skills is desirable. (c) Graphic design or illustration for urban context is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the Internship Programme. Knowledge of another language used in Asia-Pacific is an asset.

Additional Information

Not available.

Intern Specific text

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.