Empleos en el PNUD - 79432- Intern (UN Coordination)

Intern (UN Coordination)

Localidad :

Beijing, China

Tipo de contrato :

Internship

Fecha de comienzo del contrato :

27-Aug-2018

Fecha límite de postulación :

22-Jun-18 (Medianoche Nueva York, Estados Unidos)

Nivel de puesto :

Intern

Duración del contrato inicial :

6 months

Idiomas requeridos :

Inglés

Duración esperada del puesto :

6 months

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Antecedentes

UN Resident Coordinator Office in China

The UN Resident Coordinator leads the UN Country Team, including all the UN entities present in China, and represents the UN Secretary General to the Government of China. The purpose of the Resident Coordinator system (RC system) is to bring together the different UN agencies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operational activities at the country level, helping the UN to be a more relevant and reliable partner for governments.

The UN Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO) supports the roles and functions of the UN Resident Coordinator and UN Country Team. The RCO provides inter-agency coordination support to the Country Team and its various inter-agency working mechanisms, including thematic groups. Key functions of the RCO include: strategic analysis, planning and positioning of the Country Team; preparation and monitoring of the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF); support to joint UN programming and operations management; policy guidance; joint advocacy and communications e.g. the management of the UN China website and production of joint communications materials.

The intern will become part of the RCO Team and work under the supervision and guidance of the Head of the RCO in close collaboration with other RCO colleagues. The successful candidate will strengthen the coordination capacity of the RCO by supporting a broad range of coordination functions including; providing inputs to country programing documents and UN system results reporting processes: assist the development and implementation of joint programmes: support agency coordination on topics including monitoring of progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals; South-South Cooperation and the Belt and Road Imitative; support the organization of joint UN events; support the coordination and preparation of UNCT meetings and other coordination tasks as required.

In view of this, the RCO is looking for a motivated intern to join the team on a full-time basis and contribute to its crucial mandate of enhancing the coherence of the UN System in China. The internship will provide the successful candidate with a unique opportunity to learn about how the UN system operates at the country level. Among others, the intern will: learn about the functions and roles of a wide range of UN agencies; gain insight into the country programming process of the UN; and become familiar with how the UN interacts with government counterparts.

Deberes y responsabilidades

Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Head of the RCO, and in close collaboration with RCO colleagues, the intern will:

Provide relevant support to UN coordination mechanisms and UNCT activities, including UNCT meetings and joint work through UN Theme and sub-groups.
Provide relevant support to the country programming process, including the mid-term review of the UN Development Assistance Framework in China.
Support the compilation and preparation of briefing and presentation materials, background information and documentation as well as drafting of talking points and speeches for meetings, events and missions.
Support the organization and follow-up of the inter-agency and high-level meetings or events attended by the RC or RCO staff members.
Assist in updating and providing inputs to UN China website and other communications productions, including by proof reading English materials.
Other administrative tasks as required.

Competencias

Corporate Competencies

Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of the common UN system
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

Functional Competencies

Demonstrates excellent analytical and organizational skills
Excellent drafting skills in English.
Resourcefulness, initiative and mature judgment
Responds positively to feedback
Excellent computer skills (Including Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook)
Ability to establish effective working relations in a multicultural team environment
Strong team work skills

Habilidades y experiencia requeridas

Currently enrolled in Master’s degree in international development studies, international relations, social sciences, political science, law, economics, management, or other relevant fields.
Experience with other UN agencies, international organizations and/or non-governmental organizations would be considered an asset.
Knowledge of the UN system and its mandate would be considered an asset.
Fluency in English with superior drafting skills.
Fluency in Mandarin Chinese will be an asset.
Selected applicants must provide a proof of school enrollment.
Please include your availability dates and earliest desired starting date on the top of your CV