Corporate Innovation Intern

Internship Programme & Policy Innovation Finance & Economy

Overview

Support the Innovation Team in enhancing organizational innovation.

You have:

• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme or have graduated with a university degree, preferably in innovation management, business management, or related areas.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship.
• Proficiency in graphic design tools is considered an advantage.
• Proficiency in Office 365 and SharePoint development is considered an advantage.
• Demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and commitment to its ideals.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs.

Contract

This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.

Work Location

Bangkok (home-based)

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities In close collaboration and under the supervision of the Innovation Team, the intern is expected to undertake the following activities in relation to the Innovation Team deliverables for 2025: 1. Support in designing and implementing innovation activities and events that foster a culture of innovation in the organization. 2. Assist in conducting consultations, needs-assessments, and other activities that promote and support teams to implement automation solutions, innovation, foresight and behavioral science methodologies into their projects. 3. Assist in the creation of presentations, templates and promotional/ communication materials for innovation team campaigns, events and activities, and outreach platforms such as LinkedIn, SharePoint site, Webpage, and others. 4. Provide research assistance, collect, and analyze information/ data in areas related to corporate innovation, foresight and behavioral science. 5. Assist in the identification, promotion/ testing of existing and new innovative tools and solutions across ESCAP. 6. Provide other assistance as needed. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as the proposed internship program will offer the opportunity to apply technical and practical knowledge of innovation principles and change management in the context of the United Nations. The internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the office to which they are assigned. Flexible arrangements are possible.

Qualifications/special skills

Education To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met: • Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher), preferably in the areas of Innovation Management, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Marketing and Communications, Creative Design, or related areas; OR • Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent); OR • Have graduated with a university degree (as defined above). • Proficiency in graphic design tools is considered an advantage. • Proficiency in Office 365 and SharePoint development is considered an advantage. • Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter. • Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. Work Experience Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme. A degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Innovation, Behavioral Science or related subjects is preferred. Professional or university experience with behavioral science, innovation, entrepreneurship, digital marketing, graphic design and video editing tools are considered strong advantages.

Languages

Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship.

Additional Information

Not available.

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.

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