Position: Business and Human Rights Internship-UNDP (Deadline June 2024)
Position: Business and Human Rights Internship-UNDP (Deadline June 2024)
UNDP Business and Human Rights Internship 2024:
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Type of Contract: Internship
Start Date: August 1, 2024
Application Deadline: June 11, 2024 (Midnight New York, USA)
Post Level: Intern
Duration of Initial Contract: 6 months
Languages Required: English
UNDP’s Commitment to Diversity:
UNDP is dedicated to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. UNDP maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, and discrimination, and all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
Background Information
Corporate Background:
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) operates in approximately 170 countries and territories. UNDP’s mission includes eradicating poverty, reducing inequalities, and exclusion, helping countries develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities, and resilience to achieve sustainable development results. UNDP is focused on sustainable development, democratic governance, peacebuilding, and climate and disaster resilience, always advocating for human rights and the empowerment of women, minorities, and the most vulnerable.
Internship Office Background:
Economic growth in many Asian countries has led to significant reductions in poverty rates but also numerous human rights abuses along supply chains. UNDP’s Asia-Pacific Business and Human Rights Unit promotes the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs), which outline the responsibilities of states and businesses to uphold human rights.
UNDP’s regional project, “Business and Human Rights in Asia: Promoting Responsible Business Practices through Regional Partnerships,” aims to strengthen the business and human rights agenda through awareness-raising, capacity building, and peer-learning among various stakeholders including governments, businesses, national human rights institutions, and civil society organizations. The project supports governments and businesses in promoting human rights policies, due diligence practices, and providing remedies for human rights abuses.
Duties and Responsibilities
Main Responsibilities:
- Project Implementation/Coordination and Technical Support (50%)
- Assist in project management and technical support.
- Help deliver project activities, such as multi-stakeholder events.
- Conduct research on business and human rights in Asia.
- Reporting and Data Collection Support (25%)
- Support data collection and reporting.
- Aid in knowledge management.
- Other Duties (25%)
- Assist with ad hoc activities as needed.
- Engage in B+HR Asia project activities based on personal interests and learning objectives.
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Competencies and Attitudes
Core Competencies:
- Demonstrable interest in Business and Human Rights.
- Eagerness to learn.
- Proactive, problem-solving, and hands-on mentality.
- Interest and motivation in working in an international organization.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to consolidate data.
- Initiative-taking and goal-oriented mindset.
- Effective communication in team settings and independently.
- Organizational skills to manage competing tasks and responsibilities.
- Sensitivity and adaptability to cultural, gender, religious, racial, nationality, and age diversity.
- Positive response to feedback and differing viewpoints.
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a constructive attitude.
Internship Conditions
- Stipend: THB 8,302.50 monthly.
- Expenses: Interns must cover all other costs, including accidents, illness, or death during the internship.
- Visa and Travel: Interns are responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel.
- Employment: Interns are ineligible for UNDP staff positions during the internship.
- Insurance: Proof of health insurance is required.
- Work Status: Interns are not staff members and cannot represent UNDP officially.
- Work Hours: Full-time commitment with flexibility for educational programs.
- Financing: Interns must secure their own funding for subsistence and arrange their travel, visa, accommodation, etc.
Required Skills and Experience
Educational Requirements: Candidates must meet one of the following criteria:
- Currently in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree.
- Currently enrolled in a Master’s degree.
- Graduated no longer than one year ago from a bachelor’s or master’s degree or equivalent studies.
Field of Study: International law, political science, international relations, global governance, business administration, business and human rights, responsible business, sustainability, or equivalent.
IT Skills:
- Proficient user of Microsoft Office productivity tools.
- Experience organizing meetings and webinars through Zoom is an advantage.
Language Skills:
- Proficiency in English is required.
- Knowledge of other UN or Asian languages is an advantage.
Application Process
- Application Deadline: June 11, 2024 (Midnight New York, USA)
- Start Date: August 1, 2024
- Duration: 6 months
To Apply:
- Visit the official UNDP internship application page.
- Submit a complete application, including a cover letter and CV, through the provided link.
- Ensure all required documents are uploaded and the application is submitted by the deadline.
This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field of business and human rights, working with a diverse team and engaging in meaningful projects that impact the Asia-Pacific region.
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