Internship IOC Sub Commission for the Western Pacific

While serving as the IOC Regional Secretariat for the Sub-Commission, the WESTPAC Office assumes additional function as the Decade Coordination Office responsible for coordinating Decade Actions across all Ocean Decade Challenges in the Western Pacific and its adjacent areas. Hosted by the Government of Thailand, the Office is situated in the Government Complex Building B, Chaengwattana Road, Bangkok. It is administratively attached to the UNESCO Regional Office in Bangkok, facilitating efficient coordination and collaboration in achieving the objectives set forth by the IOC and UNESCO.

Main tasks and assignments

During the internship, the Intern will have the opportunity to learn and support the overall work of the Sub-Commission and the UN Ocean Decade in the region. The Intern will be called on to (not exhaustive):

• Assist in the coordination, development and implementation of international projects and activities, including preparation and review of project concept notes, progress report and relevant documents, research and collection of data for specific purposes.
• Provide administrative and logistical support in the planning and organization of relevant meetings, workshops, and conferences, including preparation of meeting documents, coordination with participants and partners.
• Assist in the development and implementation of regional activities for the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030).
• Contribute to the Sub-Commission’s communication and visibility through the updating of the relevant webpage, the design and dissemination of communication material to improve visibility and mobilization of resources.

Undertake other relevant tasks assigned:

• You must be at least 20 years old to apply.

• 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.

Required qualifications:

• Studies in the field of ocean, earth or environmental sciences, communication and media, program development and management.
• At the time of your application to the internship programme:
• Proficient in English with effective written and oral communication skills

Source: https://careers.unesco.org/job/Bangkok-Internship-IOC-Sub-Commission-for-the-Western-Pacific-(WESTPAC)/802043902/