Work Location
Bangkok, in-person
Expected duration
6 months, 18 January 2027
Duties and 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 several General Assembly, Economic and Social Council (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. Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background as well as the internship period.
Within delegated authority, the duties and responsibilities of the incumbent may include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Assist with work on gender statistics, population and housing census, migration, displacement and statelessness statistics, disability statistics, population registers, citizen data, the regional Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) initiative, and other related areas as required.
2. Conduct literature reviews on statistical frameworks, indicators, case studies and country practices related to the aforementioned areas.
3. Contribute to drafting background papers, presentations, blogs and technical documents.
4. Support the organization and servicing of meetings and events, including Expert Group Meetings, Regional Steering Group meetings, seminars, trainings and workshops (e.g. preparation of materials, note-taking, and follow-up).
5. Provide support to capacity-building activities for countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
6. Support communication activities related to the work of the section, including newsletters, websites and online platforms
7. Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications/special skills
To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, applicants must 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). Work Experience: No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme: Your training education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an asset. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
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.