Economic Affairs - Intern

Job Description

Internship – Subregional Office for South-East Asia, UNESCAP

• Work Location: Bangkok, Thailand
• Expected Duration: 3–6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

• ESCAP aims to support its members and associate members in advancing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
• The Subregional Office for Southeast Asia (SROSEA) promotes sustainable development across Southeast Asia by bringing a subregional perspective to global issues and tailoring programs to regional needs.
• It supports the eleven Southeast Asian member States in implementing the 2030 Agenda through policy dialogues, capacity-building initiatives, and partnerships with academic institutions, civil society, and the private sector.
• SROSEA also coordinates with ASEAN on key priorities such as digital transformation, climate action, and inclusive economic growth, while fostering youth engagement and innovation to address regional challenges.
• For more information, visit: https://www.unescap.org/subregional-office/south-east-asia
• The internship is located within the Subregional Office for South-East Asia of ESCAP.
• The internship is UNPAID and full-time for a period of three to six months, depending on the needs of the office. Preference will be given to those who can commit to a longer duration.
• Interns work five days per week (35 hours) in a hybrid setup under the supervision of the Head of the Subregional Office for South-East Asia.
• This internship is conducted in person, with the duty station located in Bangkok.

Main responsibilities include:

• Undertaking research and policy analysis concerning the adoption and implementation of UN SDGs in the Southeast Asian region.
• Assisting in drafting content for backgrounders, information and promotional materials such as flyers, press releases, newsletter articles, and social media posts.
• Supporting SROSEA’s engagement with various stakeholders in the Southeast Asian region by identifying possible activities and assisting in the preparation of events, meetings, and other engagements on ESCAP’s work.
• Helping design information materials, including publication covers, presentation templates, flyers, infographics, and social media visuals.
• Initiating and carrying out additional tasks or special projects, as required.

Qualifications / Special Skills
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

• Be enrolled in or have completed a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
• Be enrolled in or have completed the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).

Other qualifications include:

• No professional work experience is required.
• A field of study closely related to the internship is required.
• Must be a student in the final year of a bachelor’s program, or enrolled in/completed a Master’s or Ph.D. program.
• Proof of student status must be provided with the application; an official certificate will be required later.
• Good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Training, education, advanced coursework, or skills should benefit the UN during the internship.
• Strong research and writing skills are preferred.

Languages

• Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
• Knowledge of an additional official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) is an asset.

Additional Information

• Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations.
• Travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of the intern or their sponsoring institution.
• Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken may need to obtain appropriate visa and work/employment authorization.
• Successful candidates should discuss visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

Deadline : Jul 30, 2025