Administration Intern – Human Resources Support

About the role

The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is seeking an Administration Intern to support its Human Resources Management Section. The unpaid, full‑time internship lasts between two and six months and offers hands‑on experience in HR operations within a United Nations environment.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with social media outreach on platforms such as LinkedIn and Twitter.
• Conduct recruiting outreach and support the internship programme administration.
• Implement and maintain social networking campaigns.
• Prepare communication materials related to recruitment.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Compile recruitment statistics and generate data entries using Excel.
• Review and provide input on HR dashboards and statistical reports.
• Provide general administrative support to ongoing HR projects.

Required profile

• Enrolled in or having completed a graduate programme, or in the final academic year of a first‑degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level).
• No prior work experience required.
• Must meet United Nations internship eligibility criteria.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel for data entry and statistical compilation.
• Familiarity with social media platforms (LinkedIn, Twitter) for outreach activities.

What we offer

• Unpaid, full‑time internship (35 hours per week) in a multicultural UN setting.
• Opportunity to gain practical HR experience and exposure to international development initiatives.