United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP): Internship Programme
UNESCAP provides opportunities for students who are enrolled in graduate programs to undertake an internship with one of its diverse range of divisions and agencies, most of them located at its Bangkok headquarters. The programme aims to expose the intern to the highly essential day-to-day work and special missions of UNESCAP, promote a better understanding of international problems, and to introduce the intern to the unique and multinational work environment of the UN organization. The programme will enhance the intern educational experience through practical work and/or research, along with providing the respective divisions of UNESCAP with able assistance specialized in various professional fields.
Listing Details
Organization Name
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)
Organization Mandate
UNESCAP is the regional development arm of the UN for the Asia-Pacific region - from Turkey in the west to the Pacific island nation of Kiribati in the east, and from the Russian Federation in the north to New Zealand in the south. ESCAP works in three main thematic areas: poverty reduction; managing globalization; tackling emerging social issues.
Address
The United Nations Building, Bangkok, Thailand, 10200
Address 2
Rajadamnern Nok Avenue
Telephone
(66) (2) 288-1234
Non-profit organization?
No
Countries
Regions
Duration
1-3 months, 3-6 months
Age (max)
90
Price range
n/a
Application process and requirements
The internship programme is open to students who are enrolled in a second university degree (Masters) or higher, or other graduate programme with specialization in an area which directly relates to ESCAP's substantive work programme, i.e.: - Poverty and Development - Statistics - Trade and Investment - Transport and Tourism - Environment and Sustainable Development - Information, Communication and Space Technology - Emerging Social Issues Citizens of any country may apply. Approximately 20-30 interns are recruited each period.
Language
English
Certification
Candidates who have completed an internship receive a certificate stating the period of the internship and the name of the department or office to which the intern was assigned.
Funding information
These positions are unpaid.
Student status required?
Yes
Type of student status required
Qualifications required
Undergraduate Degree