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.

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) China is the China country office of the United Nations Development Programme – the global development network of the United Nations. UNDP has been working in China for over 40 years, partnering to advance various phases of China’s development. UNDP continues to be at the forefront of initiatives with China both to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) domestically and through China’s global cooperation. For more information please see:

http://www.undp.org and http://www.cn.undp.org/ .

Under the UNDP Country Programme Document for China (2021-2025) as guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (2021-2025), UNDP provides technical advice to international development cooperation institutions in China, to ensure that they support the SDGs, and that their cooperation is green, inclusive, and benefits those who are the most vulnerable.

As part of this, our work involves shaping the policy discourse and practices in China’s development cooperation by providing policy and technical guidance that aligns with international best practices and norms.

In order to further enhance knowledge exchange on UNDP's mandates in China and the cooperation between UNDP and China towards the Chinese constituency in China, towards international partner representation in China as well as towards audiences in partner countries, UNDP China office is hiring an intern to provide technical support.

Specifically, the internship will be sitting within the Global Partnership Cluster and will involve collaborating with other teams within UNDP China. The intern is expected to organize events and engagements, prepare bilingual materials, create audience-targeted outreach contents as well as conduct analytical work on international development cooperation.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the guidance and supervision of the Government Affairs Officer, the intern is expected to perform the following responsibilities:

  • Contribute to the coordination of South-South Cooperation and Trilateral Cooperation projects for optimal SDG results and impact;
  • Provide administrative and logistical support to liaison, meetings and events with UN agencies, Chinese partners and development partners;
  • Assist in event organization (including agenda design, invitations, knowledge products, speeches, etc.), and prepare audience-targeted communication content for press release and social media, etc.
  • Support research outputs and analytical work on South-South Cooperation and international development cooperation for SDG attainment;
  • Provide translation or interpretation where needed;
  • Support other/ad hoc duties seen as relevant and needed.

Competencies

  • Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
  • Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of the common UN system;
  • Strong interest and motivation in working in UN organizations;
  • Good coordination and organizational skills: ability to manage/organize multiple tasks, address fluctuating priorities and tight deadline;
  • Good analytical skills in gathering and consolidating data and research;
  • Good translation and interpretation (Chinese/English) skills;
  • Pragmatic and initiative-taking person with a goal oriented mind-set and can-do attitude;
  • Communicates effectively when working in teams and independently;
  • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, sexual orientation and age sensitivity and adaptability;
  • Responds positively to feedback and differing points of view;
  • Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude. 

Required Skills and Experience

Education and Experience

Candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements:

  • Enrolled in a Master's programme; or
  • In the final year of a Bachelor’s programme;
  • Or within one year after graduation from a Bachelor’s or a Master’s programme.
  • Majors in International Relations, International Development, International Communication, Public Policy, Economics or other related fields. An advanced university degree is an asset.
  • Familiarity with UN work, South-South Cooperation and international development is required.

Language and Skills

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
  • Good English-Chinese bi-directional translation and/or interpretation skills.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office software package (MS Excel, Word, etc.).
  • Skills on visual design will be an asset.

 

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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