INTERN - Administration
Organizational Context
The United Nations Secretariat, specifically the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), hosts this internship within its Conference and General Services Section (CGSS) in Bangkok. CGSS provides essential conference support services, manages the UN Conference Centre, and handles protocol, host country relations, and general services for ESCAP and other UN entities.
Job Purpose
This UN Secretariat internship within ESCAP's Conference and General Services Section (CGSS) in Bangkok offers interns hands-on experience in administration. The role supports the section's mandate of providing effective conference management, general services, and host country relations. Interns will gain practical exposure to various administrative tasks, contributing to the efficient operation of conference facilities and services, and supporting the broader UN community in implementing their initiatives. This is a full-time, unpaid position designed to provide valuable learning opportunities in a dynamic international environment.
Responsibilities
Interns will assist in drafting and preparing official documents, attend and summarize meetings, and conduct research on documents, markets, and the internet. Responsibilities include working on web presentations, compiling statistics, and generating reports using databases like Excel and SAP. Data entry and extraction, media analysis, and project evaluation are also key duties. The role involves liaising with other ESCAP sections and UN entities on administrative matters related to CGSS functions. Interns will gain practical experience in conference management, general services, and host country relations administration.
Work Experience
No prior work experience is required for this internship. However, interns are expected to have a strong interest in the work of the United Nations and a commitment to its ideals. The internship is designed to provide foundational experience in administrative and conference support services.
Skills
Excellent drafting skills in English, proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint), data entry and extraction, research, meeting summarization, web presentation development, statistical compilation, and ability to interact with diverse cultural backgrounds.