Programme Management Intern for IOC/WESTPAC

OVERVIEW

Grade : N/A

Parent Sector : Field Office

Duty Station: Bangkok

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Job Family: Programme Coordination

Type of contract : Non Staff

Duration of contract : From 1 to 6 months

Recruitment open to : External candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 31-AUG-2022

 

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OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

 

The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (IOC/UNESCO) is the United Nations body responsible for supporting global ocean science and services. IOC/UNESCO is tasked to coordinate the implementation of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030).

 

The IOC Sub-Commission for Western Pacific (WESTPAC) is the regional subsidiary body of IOC for the Western Pacific and its adjacent areas, aiming to assist Member States in achieving the sustainable development of their marine and coastal resources, through the development, coordination and implementation of international programmes on marine research, sustained ocean observations and services, hazard mitigation, and capacity development.

 

The Sub-Commission has been co-designing, and co-implementing its various programmes and activities, with Member States to address the common ocean priorities of the region, namely: ocean and climate; marine biodiversity, seafood safety and security; and ocean ecosystem health. Meanwhile, WESTPAC also assist the IOC to coordinate regional engagement in the UN Ocean Decade.

Long Description

Main tasks and assignments

 

The Sub-Commission is seeking an Intern to support the programme development and implementation, and organization of various meetings, workshops and conferences.

• Assist in the coordination, development and implementation of WESTPAC projects and activities;
• Assist in the organization of relevant meetings, workshops, and conferences;
• Assist and support the regional activities for the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030);
• Undertake other relevant tasks assigned.

Long Description

Learning opportunities during the course of the internship

 

Following the completion of this internship, it is expected that the incumbent will acquire:

• A good knowledge about WESTPAC;
• A good knowledge about how WESTPAC promotes marine cooperation in the region;
• A good knowledge about ocean, ocean science development and cooperation, and the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030);
• Practical experience in international programme development;
• skills for planning, and organizing international events;
• Statues of marine science cooperation among countries in the region.

Long Description REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

 

• You must be at least 20 years old to apply.
• At the time of your application to the internship programme:
  • You are currently enrolled in a graduate programme (Master’s degree, PhD, or equivalent, second university degree or higher).
  • You have recently graduated with a Master’s degree or PhD (or second degree as defined above), 12 months prior to the start of the internship.
  • Please note that candidates who have completed their full-time university studies but are not enrolled in a graduate programme are not eligible to apply.
• Interested in and has an appreciation of various ocean and ocean science topics
• Proficient in English with effective written and oral communication skills
• Has excellent organization and coordination skills

HOW TO APPLY

 

Interested candidates should click on “Apply Now” and download and complete the Employment History form (Word document) in ‘Employment History Form / My Documents’. Before uploading the document, at the end of the word document, please insert the extra pages with the following required information:

• A cover letter;

• An up-to-date CV.

Only if you are unable to attach requirements in system, please inform us at iocwestpac@unesco.org with subject: Application for Ref. HWT/WESTPAC/2022-07

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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