Economic Affairs Intern
Assist in analytical studies on sustainable business practices and CSR.
Overview
Assist in analytical studies on sustainable business practices and CSR.
You have:
- Must be enrolled in or completed a graduate program or the final year of a bachelor's program.
- Fluency in spoken and written English is required; knowledge of another UN language is advantageous.
- Computer literate in standard software applications.
- Demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and its ideals.
- Ability to interact successfully with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Contract
This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.
Work Location
In-Person in Bangkok
Expected duration
6 months
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of the Sustainable Business Network Section, Trade, Investment and Innovation Division, and the direct supervision of one of the Economic Affairs Officers of the Section, the intern will: Assist in the preparation of analytical studies in the overall areas of: Sustainable Business Practices / Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), environmental, social and governance (ESG) in the public-private partnerships (PPP), and/or other relevant areas of substantive research. The intern will also participate in day-to-day operational tasks of the section. 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. • Technological awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology. Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office. Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks. Shows willingness to learn new technology.
Qualifications/special skills
To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, applicants to the programme 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. Shall be computer literate in standard software applications; Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes willingness to understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
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 another official UN language is an advantage. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
Additional Information
The internship is unpaid and full-time. Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member.
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.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you worked successfully in a team with diverse members? | Understanding your teamwork skills is crucial for this role within a culturally diverse organization. | Highlight your ability to collaborate and respect differing opinions in a team setting. |
| How do you stay updated with new technologies relevant to your work? | Technological awareness is vital, and the interviewer wants to assess your proactive approach. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What motivates you to work with the United Nations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience with corporate social responsibility initiatives. Why do you find them important? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you handle a disagreement with a colleague from a different cultural background? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What tools or software are you proficient in that can aid your internship tasks? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a challenging academic project? What did you learn from it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What does client orientation mean to you, and how would you apply it in this role? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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