UNDP Jobs - 60801- Innovation Intern

Innovation Intern

Location :

Beijing, CHINA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

20-Oct-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English Chinese

Expected Duration of Assignment :

3-6 months, Full Time

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

Duties and Responsibilities

The Innovation Intern, under the guidance and direct supervision of the Associate Communications and Innovation Officer, will carry out the following duties and responsibilities:

Assist in conducting research on innovative thinking and practice, compiling background materials, statistical data and briefing notes for innovation and media events;
Assist in the preparation of innovations, communications and public-private partnerships outreach materials (i.e. PowerPoint presentations, brochures, etc.), as needed;
Assist in organizing activities for the innovation group, such as training sessions, seminars, etc.;
Assist in promoting innovative practice within UNDP China;
Assist in the translation of media advisories, press releases, publications, and correspondences;
Assist in organizing media events such as press briefings/conferences/summits, etc.
Assist in updating and organizing event photos, as well as editing and transcribing Flipcam stories;
Help maintain and update the media partners database and Public-Private Partnerships database;
Assist in post-event media coverage monitoring by requesting hard copies from media outlets and conducting online searches and by helping to create and maintain a media coverage monitoring file;
Assist in preparing the daily newsletter and in organizing newspapers and magazines in the resource center;
Join any ad hoc task forces that require his/her support as requested.

Competencies

Ability to think out of box and translate innovative thinking into practice
Good analytical and organizational skills for innovation and media events
Good communications and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a multi-cultural team environment and be an effective team-player.
Sound judgment, diplomacy and sensitivity in confidential matters.
Full proficiency in English and Chinese
Good IT competency
Ability to work with Microsoft Office software
Proactive, organized and self-motivated.

Required Skills and Experience

Graduate students with formal training in relevant fields; preferably journalism/communication, technology, IT, public/business administration, international development, or other related fields. Previous assignment in a similar position would be desirable.