Intern - Intergovernmental Affairs

Work Location

Bangkok

Expected duration

6 months, commencing in December 2026.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is the most inclusive intergovernmental platform in the Asia-Pacific region. The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific is the main legislative organ of ESCAP and reports to the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). The Commission promotes cooperation among its 53 member States and 9 associate members in pursuit of solutions to sustainable development challenges. ESCAP is one of the five regional commissions of the United Nations. The Commission meets annually at the ministerial level to discuss and decide on important issues pertaining to inclusive and sustainable economic and social development in the region, to decide on the recommendations of its subsidiary bodies and of the Executive Secretary, to review and endorse the proposed strategic framework and programme of work, and to make any other decisions required, in conformity with its terms of reference. The Commission session comprises a senior officials segment and a ministerial segment. The Special Body on Least Developed, Landlocked Developing and Pacific Island Developing Countries, is held during the ministerial segment. The ESCAP secretariat supports inclusive, resilient and sustainable development in the region by generating action-oriented knowledge, and by providing technical assistance and capacity-building services in support of national development objectives, regional agreements and the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. ESCAP also provides support to partners at the national level. ESCAP’s national offer is rooted in and linked with the implementation of global and regional intergovernmental frameworks, agreements, and other instruments. This position is located in the Office of the Executive Secretary, in the team of the Secretary of the Commission. The interns work under the supervision of the Secretary of the Commission and the Deputy Secretary of the Commission. The internship is UNPAID and full-time for the duration of 6 months, commencing in December 2026. Interns work five days per week (37.5 hours) in Bangkok. Interns will gain first-hand experience with regard to the activities of ESCAP in website, strategic communications, public information, digital outreach and knowledge management. They will also gain a greater understanding of how ESCAP works and its range of activities in the Asia-Pacific region. Responsibilities The internship is centred on assisting the team of the Secretary of Commission in preparing and delivering the annual sessions of the Commission, organizing meetings of the Advisory Committee of Permanent Other Representatives Designated by Members of the Commission, discharging a range of tasks related to organizing intergovernmental meetings, supporting negotiations of member S...