INTERN - ECONOMIC AFFAIRS, Closing date: Thursday, 31 December 2015

Closing date: Thursday, 31 December 2015

Posting Title: INTERN - Economic Affairs, I

Job Code Title: INTERN - ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

Department/ Office

Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

Duty Station

BANGKOK

Posting Period

10 February 2015-31 December 2015

Job Opening number

15-ECO-ESCAP-39811-P-BANGKOK

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

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.

Organizational Setting and Reporting

The Transport Division/Transport Policy and Development Section internship is for 2-6 months with an opportunity for extension, 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 division or section 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:

• Identify and collect data on PPPs from various source, including national sources;
• Prepare case studies on successful/not so successful PPP projects;
• Assist in further improving ESCAP PPP training materials and PPP 'readiness diagnostic tool';
• Review legal, regulatory and institutional developments related to PPPs in selected countries;
• Keep track of activities carried out by other international organizations (ADB, World Bank, PIMAC, ECE, ERIA, EPEC, OECD, etc.) in the field of PPPs;
• Gather information on key private actors active in infrastructure development in the region;
• Assist in the formulation of policy briefs covering all aspects of sustainable development and infrastructure financing;
• Compile and prepare a report covering the above (as assigned) incorporating appropriate tables, graphs, charts with references;
• Make a presentation on the findings and outcome of the intern period including lessons learned to the Division's Professional staff.

The intern may also be asked to assist in the day-to-day work of the Division if required. S/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:

1. be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or
2. be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); or
3. 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;
• 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 Method

N/A

United Nations Considerations

The United Nations shall place 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. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

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.