Intern for Culture Unit

OVERVIEW

Grade : N/A

Parent Sector : Culture Sector (CLT)

Duty Station: Bangkok

Job Family: Culture

Type of contract : Non Staff

Duration of contract : From 1 to 6 months

Recruitment open to : External candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 08-Jan-2021

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

UNESCO is the only institution in the United Nations system with a mandate in the field of culture.

In accordance with its Constitution, the Organization assists its Member States in updating their cultural policies. One of its aims is to help Member States formulate appropriate responses to those challenges posed by cultural diversity in all of its forms - be they heritage-related, contemporary or creative activities - as well as those posed by its corollary, i.e., intercultural dialogue. These policies pertain not only to the field of culture proper but also to the role that culture should play in other areas of development.

As the only UN agency specifically mandated with the responsibility for promoting creativity and safeguarding the world’s diverse cultural heritage, UNESCO has a unique role to play among inter-governmental organs in demonstrating that development has a human face which is specific to each region of the world and special to each community. In a time of unprecedented economic and social change, UNESCO must take the lead to ensure that the Asia-Pacific region’s diverse histories, cultures and habitants are not only preserved, but also tapped as a well-spring of innovation and development, thus being imbued with renewed relevance.

The regional programme is designed to mobilize the strengths inherent in the diversity of human cultures and cultural resources to contribute to sustained development and eliminate poverty, inequity and communal strife. UNESCO’s programme must seek to mainstream culture in all social, political and economic sphere of governance throughout the region.

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Under the overall authority of the Director of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Asia-Pacific Regional Bureau for Education in Bangkok, Thailand and the chief of Culture Unit, and under the direct supervision of the Programme Specialist, the incumbent shall be responsible for the following tasks:

Assist in the implementation of the culture unit activities and projects. Specifically:

assist and contribute to research activities;

assist in compiling and drafting documents and reports;

attend relevant meetings and events, take notes and prepare minutes;

assist in translation from English to Thai and Thai to English

assist in producing communication materials such as brochures and infographics to raise the visibility of UNESCO Bangkok’s culture programmes.

Prepare and disseminate news updates.

Assist with other tasks as requested by Chief of Culture unit.

COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)

Accountability (C)

Communication (C)

Innovation (C)

Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)

Planning and organizing (C)

Results focus (C)

Teamwork (C)

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For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Completed university studies (bachelor's degree or equivalent) at a university or equivalent institution prior to commencing the assignment;

Enrolled in a graduate programme (second university degree or Master's degree or equivalent, or higher), at the time of application; or

Have graduated with a university degree (first or second degree as defined above), and must start the internship within one-year of graduation;

Languages:

You should have an excellent command, both written and spoken, of English and Thai

Computer skills: You must have an excellent knowledge of computer systems and office-related software.

Team player: You should be able to work well in a team and adapt to an international working environment.

Communication skills: You should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.

SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application submitted.

The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview.

UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.

Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided.

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