This internship position is located in the UNIDO Regional Hub in Bangkok, Thailand, headed by the UNIDO Representative (UR). The Regional Hub covers the UNIDO Programmes in Thailand and countries of coverage. The UR is responsible for representing UNIDO in the host country and countries of coverage as well as in relevant regional intergovernmental institutions, to promote the Organization as an effective partner for development, and to maintain close contacts with local stakeholders at the country level as appropriate, including government institutions and international entities.

The duration of an internship at UNIDO is between three to six months, is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work under the supervision of a staff member, in the division or office that they are assigned to. Interns shall cover all costs associated with their internship, including visa, travel to and from the duty station, insurance, transportation, accommodation and living expenses.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Intern shall work under the direct supervision of the UNIDO Representative and will be engaged as follows:

a. Exposed to the regular core functions of the field office and as such shall have the opportunity to observe the day-to-day operations and engage in on-the-job training in specific actions delegated by the Supervisor;

b. Engaged in a specific self-contained assignments described below

• Monitor her/his own work by filling out work records/plan and have regular consultation meetings with the supervisor on the work load, thematic interests, and team work.
• Assist with project development and monitoring tasks;
• Research existing investment models to promote the sustainable development goals and assist to develop a new funding scheme including the supporting work needed for the formulation of internal policies;Assist the formulation and implementation of the divisional and bureau level monitoring framework
• Conduct research or investigation work on a topic agreed upon in consultation with the supervisor for a possible presentation at the end of the internship;
• Join the public relations task team of the division and unit, and carry out assigned tasks;
• Proactively participate in the discussion and training opportunities in the organization and department and share what was learned with her/his colleagues;
• Monitor her/his own work by filling out work records/plan and have regular consultation meetings with the supervisor on the work load, thematic interests, and team work.
• Prepare an end-of-internship report; to be submitted to and cleared by UNIDO Internship Coordination.
• Other Special emerging Projects that may enhance the learning experience of the Intern.

REQUIREMENTS

Age: Minimum 20 years on the first day of the internship.

Education: Enrolled in a university degree programme; or begin the internship within one year of completing a university degree; or completed a university degree and be sponsored as part of an academic or development programme.

Field of specialization: Science, Engineering, Economics, Business and Public Management, Psychology

Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.