UNDP Jobs - 40132- Intern

Intern

Location :

Beijing, CHINA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

30-Apr-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English Chinese

Expected Duration of Assignment :

3-6 months

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

Our office has intern positions available all year round for the following functions: Partnership and Resource Mobilization, Executive Support, Human Resources, Finance, Procurement, South-South, Governance, Climate Change, Energy and Environment, Disaster Management, Social Economic Cooperation, Global Issue, and Communications.

Duties and Responsibilities

The responsibilities will be varied based on the working area. The typical task will be;

Drafting knowledge stories/best practices

Conducting research;
Drafting and consolidating documents;
Collecting and cataloguing information;
Assisting in the organization of conferences, forums or other collaborative events; and

Competencies

· Strong oral and written communication skills in both English and Chinese

· Excellent organizational, time management and strong interpersonal skills;

· Good team work skill

· Strategic thinking and analytical skills;

· Tactful and responsible

Required Skills and Experience

Enrolled in a graduate level degree programme/undergraduate with graduate school admission (specific thematic focus in one or more of UNDP’s practice areas would be preferred)
Proficient skills in Microsoft office applications;;