Bangkok, Thailand

16 Feb - 15 Aug 2026

Created in December 1999, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is the designated focal point in the United Nations system for the coordination of efforts to reduce disasters and to ensure synergies among the disaster reduction activities of the United Nations and regional organizations and activities in both developed and less developed countries. Led by the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction (SRSG), UNDRR has over 140 staff located in its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, and in regional offices. Specifically, UNDRR guides, monitors, analyses and reports on progress in the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, supports regional and national implementation of the Framework and catalyzes action and increases global awareness to reduce disaster risk working with UN Member States and a broad range of partners and stakeholders, including civil society, the private sector, parliamentarians and the science and technology community. The internship is for a duration of up to 6 months and is based in the UNDRR Office in Bangkok. The internship is unpaid and full-time. Interns work five days per week (40 hours) under the direct supervision of the Deputy Chief of the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific Responsibilities Responsibilities will depend on the individual's background and the period during which he/she will undertake the internship. Indicative responsibilities include: 1. Assist in the assessment of the status of disaster losses and damages tracking in selected countries and in targeted critical infrastructure sectors, including with a focus on data disaggregated by sex, age, disability and income. 2. Assist in the rollout of the new-generation DELTA Resilience (Disaster & Hazardous Events, Losses and Damages Tracking & Analysis) in at least two countries. 3. Assist in the development of materials for on-the-job training for different government agencies’ decision-makers, emergency services, infrastructure and service companies, technology providers, civil society and other stakeholders on collecting, tracking, sharing and using disaster losses and damages data. 4. Assist in the consultations and capacity building of relevant stakeholders for the use and standardization of hazard and risk information aligned to the 2021 Hazard Classification and Taxonomy, endorsed by the International Science Council, WMO, and UNDRR. 5. Assist in the design and conduction of participatory assessments of the status of disaster losses and damages tracking, including capacities, current practices, methodologies, governance structures and platforms focusing on disaster loss and damage data with emphasis on critical infrastructure and services and economic losses (target C and D of the Sendai Framework) 6. Assist in the identification of the key gaps and currents needs in methodological approaches for the use of risk information for infrastructure and service sectors 7. Assist in the development/revision of methodologies together with the relevant sectors and stakeholders, tailored to the target countries. 8. Perform additional duties as required.

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations, applicants must meet one of the following requirements: - be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); - be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent). Interested candidates must be pursuing or have pursued their degree in Data Science, Statistics, disaster risk management or a related field. In addition, interested candidates must have proficiency in: 1. Statistical methods 2. Geographic information systems 3. Sustainable development planning using statistics Candidates are expected to bring strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and an ability to work both independently and within a team. A strong interest in the mission of the United Nations and a commitment to its values are essential, as is the ability to collaborate with colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds and perspectives. Applicants may be asked for portfolio of coursework. 1. Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. 2. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this Internship, fluency in English is required.

Due to the high volume of applications received, only successful candidates will be contacted.

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.