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Assist with conference and general services operations.
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Overview
Assist with conference and general services operations.
You have:
- Applicants must be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme or a bachelor's level programme.
- Be computer literate in standard software applications.
- Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship.
- Fluency in spoken and written Thai is required.
- Demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and personal commitment to its ideals.
- Demonstrated ability to 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
Expected duration
6 months
Duties and Responsibilities
Org. Setting and Reporting The internship is located in the Conference and General Services Section (CGSS) within the Division of Administration and is for a period of at least three months up to six months depending on the needs of the Division. ESCAP’s Conference and General Services Section (CGSS) supports ESCAP and a broader UN community to implement their mandates and key initiatives by providing effective and efficient one-stop conference support services. The scope of our support services includes operation of the United Nations Conference Centre, Bangkok (UNCC), conference management, protocol, host country relations, general services including travel, transportation, catering, shipping and other related commercial activities. The internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member within CGSS in the Division of Administration, but they may undertake flexible working arrangements, subject to certain conditions. The Section is seeking interns who are interested in gaining hands-on experience in the administration of conference management services, general services, host country relations services and catering services. The applicants should have excellent drafting skills in English. Daily responsibilities will vary and depend on the individual's background. Daily duties may include: • Assistance in drafting and preparing official documents. • Attending and summarizing meetings. • Conducting document, market and internet research. • Working on web-presentations. • Compiling statistics. • Generating a variety of statistical and other reports, work orders, etc. using various databases in Excel and SAP. • Performing data entry and extraction functions. • Conducting media analysis. • Conducting evaluation of projects. • Liaising with other Sections of ESCAP and/or other UN entities on CGSS administrative matters. • Experience with MS Office (specifically Excel and PowerPoint) is required.
Qualifications/special skills
To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met: • Applicants must 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). • 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. 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.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Fluency in spoken and written Thai is required.
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.
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time you had to draft an official document. What steps did you take? | This question assesses your drafting skills and attention to detail. | Provide a specific example, focusing on your process and the outcome. |
| How do you manage your time when working on multiple research tasks? | This question evaluates your organizational and prioritization skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you've adapted to working with people from diverse backgrounds? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What software applications are you proficient in, and how have you used them in past projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience with data entry and compiling reports. How do you ensure accuracy? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What interests you most about working with the United Nations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you approach summarizing meetings and reports? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you explain a situation where you conducted research? What was the outcome? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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