The intern will support the organization of the Regional EST Forum in Asia and the Regional 3R and Circular Economy in Asia and the Pacific by:

• updating the list(s) of invitees
• assisting in preparation and dispatch of invitations to participating countries and invitees
• updating the list(s) of nominations to be received from participating countries
• compiling the electronic information received from participating countries and experts so that they could be uploaded to UNCRD’s webpages

Intern is also expected to support the research for the preparation of papers and reports related to the projects through collection of data from multiple resources, and assist in reviewing an analyzing data from multiple resources.  She/he is expected to assist in preparation of UNCRD’s presentations to be made at the Forums.

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

1. Be enrolled in, or have completed a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent or higher such a Master’s degree or equivalent, Ph.D. or post graduate degree);
2. Be enrolled in, or have completed the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);

Subject to review on a case-by-case basis, applicants within a few years from graduation who could not apply earlier and who are in an early stage of their careers, as a first time entry into the workforce; are changing careers or due to compelling family circumstances.

Candidates for the UN Internship Programme are required to cover the cost of travel including visa, accommodation, health insurance and other living expenses for the duration of the internship.  UN does not pay for intern travel.

Kindly refer to the Job Opening No. 257116 at UN Careers.   Application should be made through the webpage.  Any applications sent to UNCRD directly are not accepted.

Registration of personal history profile at UN Inspira is required for application.