INTERN - Information and Communications Technology Intern

Support information systems and applications for the UN ESCAP.

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UNESCAP - Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

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Application deadline 25 days ago: Monday 16 Jun 2025 at 03:59 UTC

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Overview

Support information systems and applications for the UN ESCAP.

You have:

  • Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
  • Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
  • Fluency in English is required for the internship programme.

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/Remote

Expected duration

3-6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The mandate of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is to promote sustainable and inclusive development and regional connectivity in the Asia and Pacific region. ESCAP's role as a regional development arm of the United Nations Secretariat is to support its membership with policy-oriented research and analysis, normative support and technical assistance and capacity building, to respond to the development priorities and changing needs of the Asian and Pacific region. This internship is located with the Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT), Department of Management (DM). The internship is UNPAID and full-time. The minimum duration of an internship is two months and can be extended up to a total period of six months. Interns work five days per week (37.5 hours) under Responsibilities will depend on the individual’s background as well as the internship period. Duties may include, but are not limited to: •Provide support for computer information systems, website and applications; •Install computer application systems software and hardware; •Perform troubleshooting for various applications; •Assistance IT projects and conferences; •Administrative support

Qualifications/special skills

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); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent). Competencies •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. •Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. 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. Potential candidates will be contacted by the hiring manager directly for further consideration.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English is required for the internship programme.

Additional Information

Competencies •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. •Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

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

How do you communicate complex technical information to a non-technical audience? This question assesses your communication skills and ability to simplify complex concepts. Provide an example of a time when you had to explain technical information clearly.
Describe a time when you worked in a team with diverse cultural backgrounds. The interviewer wants to evaluate your teamwork and intercultural communication skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you've successfully planned and organized a project? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize your tasks when you have multiple deadlines? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What do you understand about client orientation in the context of IT support? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle constructive criticism? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Explain how you troubleshoot a technical issue. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What motivates you to apply for an internship with the United Nations? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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