Background

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.

UNDP works in around 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results.

UNDP is working to strengthen new frameworks for development, disaster risk reduction and climate change. We support countries' efforts to achieve the new Sustainable Development Goals, which will guide global development priorities through 2030. The key 2030 Agenda principle of leaving no one behind and stamping out inequality is at the core of everything we do.

UNDP focuses on helping countries build and share solutions in three main areas:

• Sustainable development

• Democratic governance and peace-building

• Climate and disaster resilience

The internship will be within the UNDP-China Team for China South-South Facility, which specifically focuses on engaging with China in its cooperation with countries and partners outside of China. Over the past decades, China has been increasingly engaging in international development and cooperating as part of China's wider approach to South-South cooperation increasingly, this cooperation also involves multilateral development agencies. Here, UNDP has been at the forefront since signing a MoU with China in 2010 to expand the on-going domestic engagement of UNDP in China to also increasingly work together with Chinese institutions as part of China's global engagement. As a result, there are growing interests among general public, research institutes, and media outlets to better understand and get involved in issues related China’s development cooperation, including the role of multilateral organizations in development.

The China South-South Facility of UNDP China office is hiring an intern to provide programme support to both South-South Cooperation Assistant Fund (SSCAF) project and National Implementing Management (NIM) programmes/projects and work in close liaison with other teams within the UNDP China office, with international and local partners.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the overall project management of the SSC and Eco-development portfolio.

• Data collection, follow up and analysis on project development and South-South cooperation related issues. 

• Research, analysis and support to UNDP management and programme teams on SSC and Eco-development issues.

• Assist in the drafting, translation, and proofreading of reports, speeches, project documents, meeting agendas and minutes or other related files etc.

• Preparation of briefs and reports for a range of audiences, including senior management, on specific topics with emphasis on SSC issues.

• Assist in the organization of meetings, events and seminars, and take notes for the team when requested.

• Other duties as assigned, including cross-team administrative tasks when required 

Competencies

The intern will be expected to be someone who can work as part of a team and who:

1.Achieves results:

• Is flexible and adaptable to changing work requirements and has the flexibility to work on a variety of projects under tight timeframes and busy schedules

• Supports a positive and enabling working environment, in which he or she can both take initiative and also seek guidance and support from others when appropriate

• Has sound analytical and research skills

• Is well organized and efficient

2.Supports productive working relationships:

• Participates actively as part of a team to achieve goals. 

• Shares ideas and information and seeks guidance from others. 

• Has good interpersonal skills 

3.Displays personal drive and integrity:

• Behaves professionally and ethically at all times.

• Enthusiastically accepts tasks and initiates action. 

4.Listens and communicates effectively both orally and in writing (in English and Chinese):

• Delivers messages clearly and concisely. 

• Provides accurate information.

Required Skills and Experience

Education and Experience

Candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements:

• Enrolled in a Master's or in a PhD programme

• In the final year of a Bachelor’s programme;

• Or within one year after graduation from a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD programme,

• Or be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program

Language and Skills

Language:

• English and Mandarin Chinese required, particularly reading and writing;

• Knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage.

IT skills:

• Knowledge and a proficient user of Microsoft Office productivity tools;

• Skills with PhotoShop or other design/video software would be an advantage.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Please submit your application with below documents in one PDF. For people who apply from UNDP Jobs, please note that the system will not accept the uploading of more than one document so please merge or scan all your documents into one prior to uploading.

a)     CV and letter of motivation

b)     Copy of school transcript

c)     Indicate if you will be financially supported by any institution or programme, such as a university, government, foundation or scholarship programme, and the financial amount.

*Candidate who didn’t submit required documentation will not be further considered.

INTERNSHIP CONDITIONS

• Interns must provide proof of enrolment in health insurance plan and medical certificate of good health prior to starting the internship. Any cost arising from accidents and illness incurred during an internship assignment will be the responsibility of the intern.

• The stipend will be paid monthly. Interns will have 1.5 days of leave per month.

• Interns are responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station where the internship will be performed; Cost and arrangement for travel, visas, passports, accommodations and living expenses are the responsibility of the nominating institution, related institution or government, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students; or the intern.

• Interns must not apply for or be appointed to a position that should be encumbered by a staff number during the period of their internship. Interns are expected to fulfil the terms of their internships. Therefore, the internship must not be foreshortened for the purposes of allowing an intern to apply for a position.

• Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity.

Disclaimer

Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

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