Intern - Economic Affairs [temporary]

1 week ago


กรงเทพมหานคร, Thailand United Nations Full time

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 Asian 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.

The Trade, Investment and Innovation Division (TIID) assists developing countries in the region through providing advisory services, organizing capacity building tools and activities, carrying out research and analysis and supporting intergovernmental cooperation on trade, investment and innovation in support of sustainable development.

This position is located in the Technology & Innovation Section, in the Trade, Investment and Innovation Division. The incumbent reports to the Programme Management Officer of the Catalyzing Women’s Entrepreneurship (CWE) Programme at TIID.

**Responsibilities**:
1) Programme design & implementation on women’s entrepreneurship & green business
- Carry out research on women’s entrepreneurship and access to finance, and related topics in the CWE programme countries (Bangladesh, Cambodia, Fiji, Nepal, Samoa, Viet Nam)
- Carry out research on innovative financing mechanisms addressing the intersection of climate change & women’s economic empowerment
- Support the development of programmes on women’s economic empowerment together with project partners
- Support the delivery of advisory services on policymaking related to innovative financing for women entrepreneurs in the CWE programme countries
- Support the preparation of meetings, events, and other activities.

2) Programme management support
- Carry out research on potential project partners and other stakeholders, such as financial institutions, gender-lens investors, fintech companies, and women’s associations
- Support project monitoring and evaluation, including by supporting data collection from project beneficiaries and partners on project indicators, and by contributing to the project narrative reports
- Contribute to project communications, including by developing social media posts, success stories, or blog posts

Competencies

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

Optional Competencies

4. Creativity:

- Actively seeks to improve programmes or services;
- Offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs;
- Promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas;
- Takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks "outside the box";
- Takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things;
- Is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.

5. Technological Awareness:

- Keeps abreast of available technology;
- Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office;
- Shows willingness to learn new technology.

Education

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met:
1) Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

- be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
- be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent).

3) Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and

4) Have a demonstrated ability to s



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