ESCAP is the most inclusive intergovernmental platform in the Asia-Pacific region, promoting cooperation among 53 member States and 9 associate members.
Supports inclusive, resilient, and sustainable development by generating action-oriented knowledge, providing technical assistance, and offering capacity-building services.
ESCAP’s national support is linked with the implementation of global and regional intergovernmental frameworks, agreements, and instruments.
The Division of Administration (DA) manages and delivers all administrative support to ensure efficiency and compliance with UN regulations, rules, policies, and procedures.
The intern reports to the Human Resources Officer in the Staffing Diversity and Outreach Unit (SDOU) of the Human Resources Management Section (HRMS), Division of Administration (DA).
The internship is UNPAID, full-time (35 hours/week), and lasts 2–6 months.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in social media outreach (e.g., LinkedIn, Twitter).
Conduct recruiting outreach.
Assist with administration related to the internship programme.
Implement and maintain social networking campaigns.
Assist with communication materials related to recruitment.
Coordinate with different stakeholders.
Compile statistics related to recruitment.
Generate standard data entry using databases in Excel.
Review and provide input on the design of HR dashboards and compilation of statistical data.
Provide administrative support to ongoing projects.
Qualifications/Special Skills
Must meet one of the following at the time of application:
Enrolled in or have completed a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
Enrolled in or have completed the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent).
No prior working experience is required. Skills, training, and education should benefit the UN during the internship.
Languages
Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Additional Information
Potential candidates will be contacted directly by the hiring manager for further consideration.
Include all past work experience, IT skills, and three references in the Candidate Profile.
Only successful candidates will be contacted due to high application volume.
Intern Specific Text
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations.
Costs for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or sponsoring institutions.
Non-citizens or non-permanent residents may require the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization.
Successful candidates should clarify visa requirements before accepting the internship
Deadline : Nov 13, 2025
Start your application
Applications for this position must be completed on the recruiting organization's website.
