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United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP): Internship Programme

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UNESCAP provides opportunities for students who are enrolled in graduate programs to undertake an internship with one of its diverse range of divisions and agencies, most of them located at its Bangkok headquarters. The programme aims to expose the intern to the highly essential day-to-day work and special missions of UNESCAP, promote a better understanding of international problems, and to introduce the intern to the unique and multinational work environment of the UN organization. The programme will enhance the intern educational experience through practical work and/or research, along with providing the respective divisions of UNESCAP with able assistance specialized in various professional fields.

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Program type

All programs

Regions
Countries

Requirements

Duration
  • 1-3 months
  • 3-6 months
Maximum age
90
Student status required
Yes
Type of student status required
  • Graduate
  • Current student
Qualifications required
  • Undergraduate degree
Languages
Application process
The internship programme is open to students who are enrolled in a second university degree (Masters) or higher, or other graduate programme with specialization in an area which directly relates to ESCAP's substantive work programme, i.e.: - Poverty and Development - Statistics - Trade and Investment - Transport and Tourism - Environment and Sustainable Development - Information, Communication and Space Technology - Emerging Social Issues Citizens of any country may apply. Approximately 20-30 interns are recruited each period.

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