CORPORATE BACKGROUND

UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results.

UNDP is working to strengthen new frameworks for development, disaster risk reduction and climate change. We support countries' efforts to achieve the new Sustainable Development Goals, which will guide global development priorities through 2030. The key 2030 Agenda principle of leaving no one behind and stamping out inequality is at the core of everything we do.

UNDP focuses on helping countries build and share solutions in three main areas:

• Sustainable development
• Democratic governance and peacebuilding
• Climate and disaster resilience

In all our activities, we encourage the protection of human rights and the empowerment of women, minorities and the poorest and most vulnerable.

In Asia and the Pacific, UNDP Bangkok Regional Hub (BRH) is responsible for the implementation of regional projects, knowledge management activities and the provision of advisory services to the 24 UNDP Country Offices in Asia and the Pacific.  

The HIV and Health Group (HHG) at UNDP supports countries to advance integrated, multisectoral approaches to HIV, health, climate, and development, aligned with the UNDP HIV and Health Strategy 2022–2025. HHG works across three action areas: reducing inequalities and exclusion; promoting effective and inclusive governance for health; and building resilient and sustainable systems for health. The team addresses social, structural, economic, commercial, and environmental determinants of health, leveraging UNDP’s comparative strengths in policy, governance, sustainability, and climate action. Regionally, HHG collaborates with governments, UN agencies, civil society, and development partners to strengthen legal and policy environments, integrate health into climate commitments, advance planetary health, and promote equity across Asia and the Pacific.
 

INTERNSHIP OFFICE BACKGROUND

Working with the UNDP Bangkok Regional Hub (BRH), the HIV and Health Team (HHG), and UNDP Country Offices in target countries and under the direct supervision of the Programme Specialist/HHG BRH, the intern will support the Climate and Health workstream, including preparations for the upcoming GCF Climate and Health Co-Investment Facility Coordination Programme (Global). The intern will further support the team through research and analytical tasks, particularly to assess how health considerations have been integrated into countries’ reports to the UNFCCC and to track related progress.
 

Participate in and support the development of the climate and health portfolio for Asia paifc region (50%):

• Conducting desk research on how countries reflect key climate and health priorities in UNFCCC reports and their progress toward related commitments;
• Compiling data on the status of Health National Adaptation Plans (H‑NAPs), including progress, gaps, and key issues;
• Contributing to research briefs, background materials, and case studies, including creating supporting graphics and visuals;
• Identifying and documenting climate and health success stories from Asia-Pacific countries, highlighting achievements and lessons learned relevant to UNDP’s portfolio.

Translate proposal to UNDP templates; develop M&E tools (25%):

• Support the HHG team in transferring collected data and information into the required UNDP RFP submission templates;
• Contribute to the design and development of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) tools to support effective project monitoring and assessment.

Research and knowledge products development  (15%):

• Provide support in conducting desk research and in developing team knowledge products as required.

Other (10%):

• Participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions to provide input on strategy development and project design; 
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the effective implementation of HHG projects.
   

• Interest and motivation in working in an international organization;
• Outgoing and initiative-taking person with a goal-oriented mindset;
• Communicates effectively when working in teams and independently;
• Good in organizing and structuring various tasks and responsibilities; 
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Responds positively to feedback and differing points of view;
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
   

• Currently enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) or;
• Currently enrolled in a final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent) or;
• Graduated with a university degree - and if selected, must start the internship within one year after graduation.