UNDP Jobs - 76195- Intern (South-South & Global Development Cooperati

Intern (South-South & Global Development Cooperation Team)

Location :

Beijing, CHINA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

13-Dec-17 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

6 months full-time

Languages Required :

English Chinese

Expected Duration of Assignment :

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

China is increasingly playing a significant role as a global development actor. As the world's second largest economy and one of the most prominent South-South cooperation providers, China’s influence on development is highly important, both in recipient countries as well as on the global stage. In conjunction with increasing budgets and sectors for China’s overseas engagement, an expansion of partnerships is being led by the Ministry of Commerce in order to both diversify support mechanisms to recipient country demand through the multilateral system as well as pilot innovative trilateral cooperation initiatives that supplements China’s South-South cooperation.

Since the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between UNDP and Government of China to promote South-South cooperation (2010), UNDP has been able to position itself as a key partner for China in improving its development effectiveness by being a) a provider of high-quality and relevant policy advice to China; b) a provider of information to others about China’s best practices in cooperation, and c) a key partner for trilateral cooperation projects and other initiatives that help China to actively, and practically identify and make further improvements.

UNDP China’s South-South & Global Development Team (SSGDC) supports the Chinese government in South-South Cooperation. The intern will work as a valuable member within the SSGDC. He or She will be exposed to various development issues and use his or her knowledge and skills to perform a range of tasks (more details as below), both analytical and administrative.

Duties and Responsibilities

Main responsibilities are:

Facilitate knowledge-sharing on South-South cooperation, including translation of documents between English and Chinese;
Prepare newsletters and help draft issue briefs and other UNDP publications;
Contribute to develop visual communications products such as PowerPoint presentations, and other visual media including infographics;
Contribute to the development and implementation of targeted social media campaigns for South-South cooperation;
Assist with administrative tasks related to the management of research projects, trilateral cooperation projects, and communications projects;
Assist with the organization of meetings, workshops and seminars, and note taking when requested; actively participate in various events;
Other duties as assigned, including cross-team tasks when required.

By the end of the internship, the intern is expected to have:

Increased his or her understanding of South-South cooperation, human development, and other international development-related policy issues;
Successfully helped the South-South Cooperation Team to reach its goals;
Produced or contributed to the production of knowledge products, such as communications materials, project documents, and policy papers;
Strengthened communication knowledge skills with a number of communication products, such as infographics, videos, etc.

Competencies

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

1.Strives to achieve results:

Is flexible and adaptable to changing work requirements and has the flexibility to work on a variety of projects under pressure;
Has sound analytical, communication, and research skills;
Is organized and efficient.

2.Supports productive working relationships:

Participates proactively as part of a team to achieve goals;
Shares ideas and information and actively seeks guidance and support from other colleagues;
Has excellent interpersonal skills and good sense of team work.

3.Displays personal drive and integrity:

Enthusiastically engages in different tasks and take initiatives;
Behaves professionally and ethically at all times.

4.Thinks outside the box

Actively seeks to improve programmes and services;
Promotes and persuades others to consider innovative ideas;
Knowledge of social media platforms and effective social media communication strategies;
Strong competency in graphic design and publishing software, such as Adobe Illustrator and InDesign;

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

1. The intern must have studies in development, international relations, translation (Chinese-English), journalism, communications, diplomacy, economics, or other similar subject at the university level.

2. Be enrolled in a graduate school program; be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); have graduated with a university degree, and if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.

Experience and relevant skills:

Strong writing, research and analytical skills

Planning and organization skills

Some experience working in the area of development, translation, or communications either in academic settings, civil society or other international organizations

Familiarity with social media, graphic design, or online campaign

Language:

Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English and Mandarin Chinese are required