Intern - Learning and Development Team

Job Posting Organization:
The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is a vital intergovernmental platform in the Asia-Pacific region, established to promote cooperation among its 53 member States and 9 associate members. ESCAP is one of the five regional commissions of the United Nations, dedicated to addressing sustainable development challenges. The organization focuses on generating action-oriented knowledge and providing technical assistance and capacity-building services to support national development objectives and regional agreements, particularly in the context of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. ESCAP's mission is to foster inclusive, resilient, and sustainable development across the region, ensuring that all member states can collaborate effectively to achieve shared goals.

Job Overview:
This internship-position" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">internship position is situated within the Learning and Development Team of the Development and Conduct Unit, Human Resources Management Section, Division of Administration (DA) at ESCAP. The intern will work under the direct supervision of the Associate Human Resources Officer. The internship is designed to be full-time, requiring a commitment of 37.5 hours per week, and will last for a minimum of 3 months and a maximum of 6 months. The role is unpaid, and the duration can be adjusted based on the successful candidate's needs. The intern will play a crucial role in supporting the team with various tasks related to the production of videos and multimedia materials for online courses and other learning channels aimed at enhancing staff learning and development within ESCAP. Responsibilities will vary depending on the intern's background and the internship period, providing a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in multimedia production and learning development.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The intern's duties will include, but are not limited to: assisting in the editing of scripts and storyboards for videos, animations, and other multimedia content used in learning materials and communications; producing and editing multimedia content, including videos, motion graphics, and visual assets; applying quality standards and conducting accessibility checks to ensure all multimedia products meet required guidelines; preparing multimedia materials by formatting and optimizing files, as well as supporting integration and testing within the Learning Management System; organizing, versioning, and maintaining multimedia files while ensuring secure storage on shared platforms such as SharePoint; documenting processes, templates, and production steps to support consistency and facilitate future updates to multimedia materials; and performing other related work as required to support the development of learning products and communication initiatives.

Required Qualifications:
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent). While professional work experience is not required for applicants to the UN Internship Programme, a field of study closely related to the internship type is necessary. Additionally, applicants should possess good knowledge of standard software applications, including MS Office and multimedia production applications. Familiarity with Adobe Creative Studio, CapCut, and Canva is desirable, as is knowledge of Generative AI tools and Moodle, which is considered an asset.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this internship includes either enrollment in or completion of a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) or enrollment in or completion of the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent). This educational foundation is essential to ensure that the intern has the necessary theoretical knowledge and skills to contribute effectively to the Learning and Development Team.

Experience:
While the internship does not require prior professional work experience, it is essential that applicants have a background in a field of study that is closely related to the internship position. This ensures that the intern can apply relevant knowledge and skills to the tasks assigned during the internship, particularly in multimedia production and learning development.

Languages:
Fluency in spoken and written English is required for this internship, as English is one of the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is considered an advantage, enhancing the intern's ability to communicate effectively within the diverse environment of the UN.

Additional Notes:
Interns at the United Nations are not financially remunerated, and all costs related to travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of the interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of Thailand may need to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. It is crucial for successful candidates to discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer. Furthermore, it is important to note that the United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including application, interview, processing, or training, and does not request information regarding applicants' bank accounts.