Posting Title: INTERN - ECONOMIC AFFAIRS (Transport Connectivity and Logistics Section), 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: 09 May 2019 - 31 October 2019 Job Opening Number: 19-Economic Affairs-ESCAP-116568-J-Bangkok (O) United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity Organisational Setting and Reporting The Transport Division/Transport Connectivity and Logistics Section internship is for at least 3 months, up to maximum 6 months. The internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week (37.5 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the division or section to which they are assigned. Responsibilities The duties would include, but are not limited to:

• Write qualitative briefs/ reports on international railway transport and related issues in countries in ESCAP region while evaluating the effectiveness of such policies to sustainable development (qualitative analysis, where feasible/applicable)


• Support preparation of country reports particularly for railway transport of ESCAP region by collecting information from authentic sources


• Identify and collect information from primary and secondary sources required for the study and select an appropriate methodology;


• Coordinate and liaise, as necessary, with Transport Division experts in ESCAP, to identify key issues;


• Review, analyze and compile the collected data and information, and prepare reports/briefs including the findings and conclusions, incorporating appropriate tables, graphs, charts with references;


• Synthesize the findings of research and prepare possible replication of results in other countries in Asia and the Pacific region;


• Prepare presentations on the work or the findings and outcomes of the internship including lessons learned to the Division's staff; Undertake other work as requested in line with the background/interest

The intern may also be asked to assist in the day-to-day work of the Division if required. She/he is expected to familiarize him/herself, to a limited extent, with administrative work of the Division and other tasks that are typical of UN organizations. Competencies The United Nations Core Competencies include:

• Communication: Ability to draft clearly and concisely, good written and oral language skills.


• Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from different national and cultural backgrounds to achieve organizational goals.


• Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be 'clients' and seeks to see things from clients' point of view.

Education To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, applicants must meet one of the following requirements: a) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or b) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); or c) have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation. Work Experience Applicants

• are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme. However, education background on the transport/ economics/logistics/railway transport in particular and familiarity with research tools/methodologies and quantitative analysis would be desirable;


• shall be computer literate in standard software applications;


• have demonstrated a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and


• have demonstrated the 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.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required for the Internship Programme. Knowledge of another official UN language is an asset. Assessment Special Notice A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The Cover Note must include:

• Degree Programme (What are you currently studying or what have you studied)


• Graduation date (When will you graduate or when did you graduate from the programme?)


• List of the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in


• List of your top three areas of interest


• Explanation about why you are the most suitable candidate for this specific internship


• Explanation of your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme

In your online Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references. Please note that due to the large number of applicants, divisions are not in a position to reply to each application and that only short-listed applicants will be contacted for further consideration. United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term "sexual exploitation" means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term "sexual abuse" means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term "sexual harassment" means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator's working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on "Manuals" hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date. 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. ESCAP - Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific Thailand Bangkok, Thailand