Location:
New Delhi, India
About the Internship
The Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT) is offering an enriching internship opportunity. This internship is designed to provide hands-on experience in supporting the Centre’s substantive work programme, which focuses on developing and promoting regional mechanisms and platforms for the transfer of technologies, including climate technologies, renewable energy, artificial intelligence, and climate-resilient infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Interns will collaborate with APCTT staff to support various projects and initiatives. The tasks may include:
Regional Cooperation and Technology Transfer:
- Assisting in developing regional mechanisms for technology transfer.
- Promoting new and emerging technologies.
Event Organization:
- Organizing knowledge-sharing and capacity-building events.
- Coordinating with policymakers, experts, and research institutions.
Analytical Support:
- Conducting research and analysis to support ESCAP member States in areas such as climate change, environment, innovation, and sustainable development.
- Assisting in environmental journalism and international relations related to science and technology.
Communication and Knowledge Management:
- Creating communication products and engaging social media content.
- Enhancing the technology database on the APCTT website.
Administrative Support:
- Providing administrative and organizational support for APCTT events.
Learning Opportunities
Interns will gain valuable insights into:
- Challenges related to national innovation systems in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Processes of regional and multilateral cooperation.
- Operations of the United Nations in developing countries and countries with special needs.
- Policy advice, capacity building, and platforms for governments aimed at achieving SDGs.
Competencies and Skills
Ideal candidates should possess:
- Research Skills: Ability to find, collate, and present information effectively.
- Communication: Strong written and oral language skills.
- Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in diverse teams.
- Client Orientation: A client-focused approach to service provision.
- Planning & Organizing: Efficient time and resource management.
- Creativity: Attention to detail and multi-media production skills.
Qualifications
To qualify, candidates must meet one of the following criteria:
- Enrollment in, or completion of, a graduate school programme (second university degree or higher) in relevant fields such as Climate Change, Environment, Innovation, Sustainable Development, Environmental Journalism, International Relations related to science and technology, or related areas.
- Enrollment in, or completion of, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
Language Requirements
- Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
- Knowledge of an additional UN language is an asset (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish).
Application Process
Interested candidates must submit an online application, including:
Cover Note:
- Current or completed degree programme.
- Graduation date.
- Proficiency in IT skills and programmes.
- Top three areas of interest.
- Explanation of suitability for the internship.
- Reason for interest in the United Nations Internship Programme.
Candidate Profile: Complete work experiences, IT skills, and three references.
Special Notice
- The internship is UNPAID and full-time, requiring a commitment of 35 hours per week.
- Interns are responsible for their own travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses.
- Applicants must follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, Inspira.
Important Information
- The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
- Candidates must provide accurate information in their application and will be subject to reference checks.
Ready to Apply?
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects and gain valuable experience at the United Nations. Apply now to join APCTT in making a difference in technology transfer and sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.
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