Social Sciences (Disability Inclusion) - Intern

Job Description

Work Location

• Bangkok

Expected Duration

• 3-6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

• Internship with the Social Development Division / Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Section (GESIS) for 3-6 months.
• ESCAP’s Social Development Division consists of three sections:
• • Sustainable Demographic Transition Section (SDTS)
  • Sustainable Socio-economic Transformation Section (SETS)
  • Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Section (GESIS)
• GESIS covers gender equality and disability inclusion, including mainstreaming gender and disability in all ESCAP work.
• Specific duties may include:
  • Conduct research and analyze data on disability inclusion (economic participation, inclusive employment, digital inclusion, accessibility, women and girls with disabilities).
  • Assist in organizing and convening internal and external meetings.
  • Contribute to preparation of written outputs and data visualization (background papers, speeches, presentations).
  • Provide substantive and administrative support for technical cooperation projects on disability-inclusive employment, business, and digital inclusion.
  • Support ESCAP’s implementation of the UN Disability Inclusion Strategy.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Section.
• Internship is unpaid, full-time (37.5 hours/week), onsite or remote, under supervision of a staff member.

Qualifications/Special Skills

• Applicants must meet one of the following at the time of application:
• • Enrolled in, or completed, a graduate school programme (Master’s or higher).
  • Enrolled in, or completed, the final year of a first university degree programme (Bachelor’s or equivalent).
• Additional requirements:
  • Computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite).
  • Keen interest in UN work and commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter.
  • Ability to interact successfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Competencies:
  • Communication: clear speaking and writing, listening, tailoring messages, openness in sharing information.
  • Teamwork: collaborative work, valuing others’ input, supporting group decisions, sharing credit.
  • Client Orientation: considers services recipients as clients, builds trust, anticipates problems, meets timelines.
  • Planning & Organizing: sets goals, prioritizes activities, allocates resources, foresees risks, monitors plans.
• Experience (not required but an asset):
  • Academic background in disability-related subjects.
  • Research and writing skills for literature reviews and analytical outputs.
  • Organizing or supporting accessible meetings/events for persons with disabilities.
  • Knowledge of CRPD and assistive technologies/accessibility tools.
  • Candidates with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations may be provided.

Languages

• Fluency in English required.
• Knowledge of a national language from the Asia-Pacific region is an asset.

Additional Information

• Complete online application (Cover Note and Candidate Profile) required.
• Cover Note must include:
• • Degree currently pursuing.
  • Graduation date.
  • Availability for the internship.
  • IT skills and programs proficiency.
  • Top three areas of interest.
  • Explanation of why you are the best candidate.
  • Explanation of interest in the UN Internship Programme.
• Include past work experience, IT skills, and three references in Candidate Profile.
• Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Intern Specific Text

• Interns are not financially remunerated.
• Costs for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of the intern or sponsoring institution.
• Non-citizens or non-permanent residents may require visa/work authorization.

Deadline : Sep 30, 2025