Thailand: UNFPA Thailand Internship for South-South Cooperation

http://thailand.unfpa.org/en/vacancies/intern-south-south-cooperation

TERMS OF REFERENCE

POST TITLE:Intern for South-South Cooperation

AGENCY/PROJECT NAME:United Nations Population Fund

COUNTRY OF ASSIGNMENT:Thailand

STARTING DATE/DURATION:From May 2017 (from three to six months)

1) GENERAL BACKGROUND

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) started its programme of assistance to Thailand in 1971. Over the past forty years, UNFPA works collaboratively with the Royal Thai Government, non-government organizations, academic and civil society in advancing the goals of the International Conference of Population Development (ICPD) and the Sustainable Development Goals). The focus of UNFPA in Thailand is on improvement of policies and plans relating to Sexuality Rights, Adolescent Sexual Reproductive health, South-South Cooperation, and Population and Development. UNFPA provides technical assistance as well as nearly 50 million US dollars to the above areas.

2) OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT

As one of the active team member, Intern will assist on a South-South Cooperation (SSC) of UNFPA Thailand to achieve its goals and results. The main assignment is to conduct desk review including collect data and information from documents and key actors, analyse and write report.

3) SCOPE OF WORK

Under guidance of National Programme Officer responsible for SSC, the intern for SSC will sequentially assist the followings:

1) Desk reviews on involvement, key functions, management and effectiveness of private partnership in South-South Cooperation and South-South Triangular Cooperation initiatives from High Income Countries and Upper Middle Income Countries.

2) Collect, analyse data and write report on needs and demands from other countries for Thailand based knowledge and experience on ICPD related issues.

3) Review resource mapping report and packages of Thailand good practices and make the drafts ready for publications.

4) DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT, DUTY STATION AND EXPECTED PLACES OF TRAVEL

Duration of Assignment: 3 to 6 months.

Duty Station: Bangkok

5) REQUIREMENTS

· Current enrollment in a bachelor or master degree or recently graduated with any major in Economics, Social Sciences, Humanities, International Relations, Political Sciences or related field;

· Demonstrable skills in analytical thinking, communication, and research;

· Written and spoken proficiency in English with good writing and editing skills in English;

· Proficient computer skills and knowledge of automated systems;

· Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work under pressure within an international setting;

· Ability to adapt to new environments and to establish and maintain good working relations with individuals of different cultural backgrounds;

· Ability to perform a variety of administrative tasks;

6) PROVISION OF MONITORING AND PROGRESS CONTROLS

The intern will work under the primary supervision of the National Programme Officer responsible for SSC.

Conditions: The internship is unpaid. Costs related to travel, insurance, visa and accommodation will exclusively be covered by the applicant. UNFPA Thailand will need to see documentation of insurance coverage prior to the commencement of the internship.

http://thailand.unfpa.org/en/vacancies/intern-south-south-cooperation

Please submit your application letter indicating internship post title, resume, and a completed UNFPA Internship Application Form by email to thailand.office@unfpa.org no later than Monday, 24 April 2017.