U.N.Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
岗位领域：经济管理 工作性质：实习
学历要求：本科及以上 岗位职级：其他
工作地点：Bangkok 截止日期：31 January , 2018
职位描述
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.
Org. Setting and Reporting
The Information and Communications Technology and Disaster Risk Reduction Division (IDD)/Disaster Risk Reduction Section (DRS) internship is for 3 months with an opportunity for extension up to 6 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.
The major objective of Disaster Risk Reduction Section is
？Policy options and strategies on multi-hazard disaster risk reduction and mitigation
？Regional cooperation mechanism for disaster risk management, including space and other technical support systems
？Multi-hazard assessment, preparedness, early warning and response to disaster risk
？Building resilience to natural disasters through mainstreaming disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation into the development agenda of countries
More details are available from http://www.unescap.org/idd/drs.asp
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:
？Contribute to the quantitative and qualitative analysis on the socio-economic impacts of disasters
？Assist in organizing international conferences and meetings
？Carry out other ad hoc tasks as required by the Section and the Division
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.
- Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required.
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.
-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.