Intern - Economic Affairs, Bangkok, Thailand
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Job Description
Job Opening
Posting Title: INTERN - ECONOMIC AFFAIRS, I (Temporary Job Opening)
Job Code Title: INTERN - ECONOMIC AFFAIRS
Department/Office: Economic and Social Commission for Asia and The Pacific
Duty Station: BANGKOK
Posting Period: 01 March 2019 - 31 December 2019
Job Opening Number: 19-Economic Affairs-ESCAP-110510-J-Bangkok (O)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
The IDD/ ICT and Development Section internship is for two months with an opportunity for extension up to six months, if required by the division.
The internship is UNPAID and full-time.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.
Responsibilities
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:
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- Provide research assistance to members of the team on various issues related to ICT and development (various issues linked to ICT include Disaster Risk Reduction, environment, education, gender, statistics, innovative technologies among others).- Research, compile, process and present data on ICT for development in Asia-Pacific, including Countries with Special Needs (LDCs, LLDCs and SIDS). This may include using econometric and economic modeling approaches to assess the impact of ICT on development. - Prepare updates for the ESCAP website on ICT indicators and other work of the Section.- Carry out desk and library research on selected ICT and development issues. Prepare short drafts on specific issues as indicated by the supervisors.- Conduct general research related to Disaster Risk Management in the Asian and Pacific region, as well as on Space applications and development.- Support the organization of inter-governmental meetings, which may include drafting memos, contacting meeting participants, creating spreadsheets, maintaining calendars, and other administrative tasks.- Carry out other tasks as required by the Section and the Division.
- are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme;- shall be computer literate in standard Software Applications including skills in use of statistical software such as STATA;- have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and - have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes willingness to understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.