Overview

The Business and Human Rights Intern will support the implementation of the Business and Human Rights Asia portfolio, focusing on project activities, research, and coordination.

Tasks Summary

• Provide coordination and technical support for programme activities, including multi-stakeholder meetings, workshops, and regional events.
• Assist with desk research and background analysis on business and human rights issues, policies, and developments in Asia.
• Support coordination with internal teams and external partners.
• Support data collection, consolidation, and basic analysis for programme monitoring, reporting, and learning.
• Assist in organising, maintaining, and updating programme documentation and knowledge management systems.
• Provide ad hoc programme support as required.
• Engage in selected Business and Human Rights Asia portfolio activities.

Experience Requirements

Qualification Requirements

• Candidates must be currently in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree; or
• Candidates must be currently enrolled in a Master’s degree; or
• Candidates must have graduated no longer than 1 year from a bachelor’s or master’s degree or equivalent studies. Field of study: International law, Political Science, International Relations, Global Governance, Business Administration, Business and Human Rights, Responsible Business. Sustainability or equivalent.
• Demonstrated foundational knowledge of business and human rights, responsible business conduct, sustainability, or related governance frameworks.
• Ability to support programme coordination and delivery, including preparation of background notes, agendas, briefings and logistical coordination for meetings or multi-stakeholder events.
• Basic research and analytical skills, with the ability to gather, organise and synthesise information from diverse sources.
• Experience or demonstrated ability to support data collection, documentation and reporting, including organising inputs for programme or donor reporting.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Other Details

Languages Required: English

Languages Preferred: Knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage.

Contract Duration: 6 months

Remuneration: • Monthly stipend in accordance with the provisions of the UNDP internship policy (as reference, the stipend for 2025 is set at THB 8,302.50 per month; the stipend amount for 2026 is subject to change). • All other expenses connected with it will be borne by the intern or the sponsoring Government or institution.