Intern - Statistics [temporary]

6 days ago


กรงเทพมหานคร, Thailand United Nations Full time

The Statistics Division internship is for at least two months with an opportunity for extension up to six months, depending on the needs of the division.

The internship is UNPAID and full-time.

Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.

The ESCAP Statistics Division is guided by the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics and the Principles Governing International Statistical Activities, and by the work programme and the membership of ESCAP. Our mandates arise from a number of General Assembly, ECOSOC and ESCAP resolutions.

The core areas of the Division's work include implementing programmes for capacity building in statistics; collecting and analysing data on the region; and publishing statistical and analytical publications. We work closely with the ESCAP Statistical Institute for Asia and the Pacific and organizations that are part of national statistics systems in the region (national statistical offices are our main counterparts); the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs; other United Nations entities; and with a large number of regional and international organizations that have a mandate in statistics.

**Responsibilities**:
Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual’s background and the intern’s assigned office as well as the internship period. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following.

The incumbent will participate in one or more activities of the secretariat related to the substantive fields of: economic, environment, population, social, or gender statistics. Applicants should indicate their interest in one or more substantive fields of statistics.

The incumbent will be involved in one or more of the following areas:
1. the regional programme on economic statistics;
2. the regional programme on environment statistics;
3. the regional programme on population and social statistics;
4. the regional programme on gender statistics;
5. the assessment of progress in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in Asia-Pacific.

Within delegated authority, the duties of the incumbent may include the following:
1. Support work on management of the regional programmes, including assistance with programme monitoring and evaluation and other tasks as required.
2. Undertake review of the literature on theoretical frameworks, indicators and country practices.
3. Contribute to the drafting of research papers and technical documents.
4. Participate in the substantive servicing of expert group meetings, seminars and training workshops.
5. Conduct a comparative review of various indicator lists available at the national, regional and international levels; identify data sources to compile indicators; select and implement methods for data processing for data storage and incorporation into databases.
6. Perform other tasks as required.

Finally, the incumbent is also expected to participate in the substantive servicing of expert group meetings, seminars, training workshops, and perform other tasks as required.

Learning opportunities:
Depending on the tasks performed, after the assignment the incumbent will be able to:
1. Demonstrate understanding of conceptual and methodological issues related to the work in the relevant field of statistics.
2. Demonstrate understanding of the current state of development and country needs in the areas of statistics in the Asia and the Pacific region.
3. Develop project profiles and documents based on UN standards.
4. Conduct empirical research and write project reports and papers in the context of an international organization.
5. Use statistical software and econometric methods in the analysis of various types of data.
6. Coordinate and work effectively in an international environment.

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.
- Mo



  • กรุงเทพมหานคร, Thailand United Nations (UN) Full time

    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...


  • กรุงเทพมหานคร, Thailand United Nations Full time

    Work Location - In-Person, Full-time, Bangkok - Expected duration - 6 months**Responsibilities**: - The ESCAP Statistics Division is guided by the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics and the Principles Governing International Statistical Activities, and by the work programme and the membership of ESCAP. Our mandates arise from a number of General...


  • กรุงเทพมหานคร, 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,...


  • กรุงเทพมหานคร, Thailand United Nations (UN) Full time

    Assisting in social media outreach (e.g. LinkedIn, Twitter). Conducting recruiting outreach. Implementing and maintaining social networking campaigns. Assisting with communication materials related to recruitment. Coordinating with different stakeholders. Compiling statistics related to recruitment. Generating a variety of standard data entry using databases...


  • กรุงเทพมหานคร, Thailand United Nations (UN) Full time

    Assisting in social media outreach (e.g. LinkedIn, Twitter). Conducting recruiting outreach. Implementing and maintaining social networking campaigns. Assisting with communication materials related to recruitment. Coordinating with different stakeholders. Compiling statistics related to recruitment. Generating a variety of standard data entry using databases...


  • กรุงเทพมหานคร, 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,...


  • กรุงเทพมหานคร, 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,...


  • กรุงเทพมหานคร, Thailand United Nations (UN) Full time

    Assistance in drafting and preparing official documents. Attending and summarizing meetings. Conducting document, market and internet research. Working on web-presentations. Compiling statistics. Generating a variety of statistical and other reports, work orders, etc, using various databases in Excel and SAP. Performing data entry and extraction...


  • กรุงเทพมหานคร, Thailand United Nations (UN) Full time

    Assistance in drafting and preparing official documents. Attending and summarizing meetings. Conducting document, market and internet research. Working on web-presentations. Compiling statistics. Generating a variety of statistical and other reports, work orders, etc, using various databases in Excel and SAP. Performing data entry and extraction...


  • กรุงเทพมหานคร, Thailand United Nations (UN) Full time

    Assistance in drafting and preparing official documents. Attending and summarizing meetings. Conducting document, market and internet research. Working on web-presentations. Compiling statistics. Generating a variety of statistical and other reports, work orders, etc, using various databases in Excel and SAP. Performing data entry and extraction...


  • กรุงเทพมหานคร, 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,...

  • Regional Advisor

    4 weeks ago


    กรุงเทพมหานคร, Thailand International Monetary Fund Full time

    Work for the IMF. Work for the World. _Balance_ - _ - of Payments and International Investment Position Manual_, sixth edition SPECIFIC DUTIES The Resident Advisor will be primarily responsible for providing and overseeing technical assistance (TA) and training in ESS with the objective of strengthening the beneficiary countries’ capacity to compile and...


  • กรุงเทพมหานคร, Thailand United Nations (UN) Full time

    Organizes, designs, plans and carries out the collection, evaluation, analysis, compilation and dissemination of statistical, geospatial and other types of data by selecting methods of data collection, selecting and implementing methods for checking collected data, and selecting and implementing appropriate methods for data processing and...


  • กรุงเทพมหานคร, Thailand United Nations Full time

    MPFD provides a combination of normative-analytical and capacity-development activities to 53 member States and 9 associate members of ESCAP, taking into account the significant variation in their geographic, demographic, and socio-economic conditions. The Division undertakes analytical studies and policy-oriented research, provides capacity building, and...


  • กรุงเทพมหานคร, Thailand United Nations (UN) Full time

    **Undertake research and analysis in such areas as**: monetary policy, fiscal policy, tax cooperation, efficiency and governance of public finance, econometric analysis for policy evaluation. Identify key short - to medium-term risks to sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region. Prepare summary tables, graphs, and other inputs, as needed, for ESCAP...

  • Temporary Teacher

    4 weeks ago


    กรุงเทพมหานคร, Thailand Shrewsbury International School Bangkok RiversideThailand Full time

    **Salary**: Shrewsbury International School QTS salary scale applies. **Job type**: Full Time, Temporary **Start date**: January 2025 start until the end of June 2025 29 December 2024 **Job overview**: Temporary Early Years Teacher **January 2025 start** This is one of South-East Asia’s top-performing schools providing an exhilarating...

  • Programme Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    กรุงเทพมหานคร, 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,...


  • กรุงเทพมหานคร, Thailand United Nations Full time

    The mandate of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is to promote inclusive economic, social and environmental development and support regional cooperation and integration in the Asian and Pacific region. ESCAP’s role as a regional development arm of the United Nations Secretariat, is to support its membership,...


  • กรุงเทพมหานคร, Thailand Siemens Mobility Full time

    **Job Description**: **Job ID**: - 376956**Company**: - Siemens Limited**Organization**: - Communications**Job Family**: - Internal Services**Experience Level**: - Student (Not Yet Graduated)**Full Time / Part Time**: - Full-time**Remote vs Office**: - Office/Site only**Contract Type**: - Permanent- Design and create communication media:...


  • กรุงเทพมหานคร, Thailand United Nations (UN) Full time

    Undertake research, analysis data and provide overall support for the development of analytical and methodological knowledge products on environment and development publications and official documents;. Support the implementation of projects on environment and development in Asia and the Pacific, including on integrated approaches for joint actions on...