Internship for Economic Affairs

Job Description

Job Opening ID: 267600
Job Network : -
Job Family : Economic Affairs
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : BANGKOK
Department/Office : Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
Date Posted : Dec 24, 2025
Deadline : Feb 6, 2026

Work Location: Onsite/Bangkok or Remote Work

Expected duration: 2 - 6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

Transport Connectivity and Logistic Section of ESCAP’s Transport Division supports member States in their efforts to develop sustainable regional transport connectivity in support of the implementation of SDGs. One of our key activities is the Trans-Asian Railway networks. Our work includes promoting necessary measures to improve operational efficiency of transport systems through common regional frameworks, harmonized technical and operational standards and rules, application of new technologies to cross-border transport and innovations and capacity building in logistics.

The internship is for at least 2 months, up to maximum 6 months. The internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the Transport Connectivity and Logistic Section.

To expedite the internship process, please kindly specify your preferred start and end dates in the cover letter.

Responsibilities:

The internship is either onsite in Bangkok or remote work as mutually agreed. The duties would include, but are not limited to:

• Write qualitative briefs/reports on international railway transport and related issues in countries in ESCAP region while evaluating the effectiveness of such policies to sustainable development (qualitative analysis, where feasible/applicable);
• Support preparation of country reports particularly for railway transport of ESCAP region by collecting information from authentic sources;
• Identify and collect information from primary and secondary sources required for the study and select an appropriate methodology;
• Coordinate and liaise, as necessary, with Transport Division experts in ESCAP, to identify key issues;
• Review, analyze and compile the collected data and information, and prepare reports/briefs including the findings and conclusions, incorporating appropriate tables, graphs, charts with references;
• Synthesize the findings of research and prepare possible replication of results in other countries in Asia and the Pacific region;
• Prepare presentations on the work or the findings and outcomes of the internship including lessons learned to the Division’s staff;
• Undertake other work as requested in line with the background/interest;
• The intern may also be asked to assist in the day-to-day work of the Division if required. She/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.

Special Notice

MODE OF INTERNSHIPS: The internship is either onsite in Bangkok or remote work as mutually agreed. Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.

A complete online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) if required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

The Cover Note must include:

• Title of degree you are currently pursuing;
• Graduation Date;
• Period of availability for taking internship. (The availability for more than 4-month internship could be an advantage);
• List of IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in;
• List of top three areas of interest/department preferences;
• Explanation why you are the best candidate for this post;
• Explanation of your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme.

In your Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experience, IT skills, and three references.

Please note that due to the large number of applicants, only short-listed applicants will be contacted for further interview and consideration.

Qualifications/special skills

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, applicants must, at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements:

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

No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.

Please note that subsequent internships should only be considered if they will not result in exceeding the six-month maximum period.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an asset. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

Intern Specific text

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

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.

DEADLINE: February 6, 2026