INTERN - SOCIAL SCIENCES (GENDER EQUALITY AND WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT)
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
岗位领域：社会人道 工作性质：实习
学历要求：本科及以上 岗位职级：P1
工作地点：Bangkok (Thailand) 截止日期：
职位描述
INTERN - SOCIAL SCIENCES (GENDER EQUALITY AND WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT)
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United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)
Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
Diversity and GenderGeneral SupportSocial and Inclusive Development
Closes 27 Oct 2026 23:59 EDT (UTC-4)
In your timezone: 2026年10月28日周三 11:59 (Asia/Hong_Kong) Employers can close earlier.
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Job Description
Work Location
Bangkok or remote, with a preference for part of the internship being onsite in Bangkok
Expected duration
3-6 months
Duties and Responsibilities
The Social Development Division consists of three sections namely: 1) Sustainable Demographic Transition Section (SDTS); 2) Sustainable Socio-economic Transformation Section (SETS) and 3) Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Section (GESIS), covering the thematic areas of inequality and social protection, population dynamics, ageing, migration, gender equality, disability and youth. The Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Section (GESIS) of the Social Development Division covers the thematic areas of gender equality and women's empowerment, gender mainstreaming and disability inclusion in all areas of ESCAP work. For this internship, GESIS is looking for several candidates to support our work on gender equality and women’s empowerment, including through projects related to care economy and entrepreneurship and our gender mainstreaming work. Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background and the intern's assigned tasks as well as the internship period. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: - Carrying out research, including data analysis, on selected aspects of critical areas of concern related to gender equality and women's empowerment, such as economic participation, leadership and engagement in decision-making, as well as on the Sustainable Development Goals; - Assisting in organizing and convening meetings and workshops; - Contributing to the preparation of various written outputs and data visualization, e.g. draft background papers, speeches, PowerPoints and inputs to publications; - Providing substantive and administrative support to the implementation of technical cooperation projects on women's economic empowerment and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development; - Performing other duties as might be assigned by the Chief of Section. The internship is unpaid and full-time. Interns work five days per week (37.5 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Section. Expected duration: Initially 3 months with possible extension of additional 1-3 months. Preference for candidates who would be available for 6 months. Internship would commence between January and June 2027.
Qualifications/special skills
Applicants 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). Have demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter. Have demonstrated the ability to successfully interact with individuals of different backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of different opinions and views. Competencies ？ Communication: -Speaks and writes clearly and effectively -Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately -Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication -Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience -Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed ？ Teamwork: -Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals -Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others -Places team agenda before personal agenda -Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position -Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings ？ Client Orientation: -Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and seeks to see things from clients' point of view -Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect -Identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions -Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems -Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects -Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client ？ Planning & 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 In your motivation statement, you must include the following information: - Planned internship period and mode: Please specify the expected internship duration, starting and ending dates, and whether it will be conducted onsite, remotely or a mix. Note that a commitment to a 6-month internship and most of the internship being onsite could be advantageous. No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme, however experience in the following would be an asset: research and writing skills with the ability to complete summarize information for use in speeches, analytical papers, presentations etc. in a timely manner; organizing and supporting workshops and meetings; and/or experience working on issues related to gender equality and women’s empowerment, particularly with regards to the care economy or entrepreneurship.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language or another language from the Asia-Pacific region is an asset.
Additional Information
In your motivation statement, you must include the following information: - Planned internship period and mode: Please specify the expected internship duration, starting and ending dates, and whether it will be conducted onsite, remotely or a mix. Note that a commitment to a 6-month internship and most of the internship being onsite could be advantageous Please note that due to the large number of applicants, ONLY short-listed applicants will be contacted for further consideration.
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
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