UNDP Jobs - 82939- South-South & Global Development Cooperation Team

South-South & Global Development Cooperation Team (SSGDC) Intern

Location :

Beijing, CHINA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

05-Mar-2019

Application Deadline :

15-Mar-19 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

6 Months

Languages Required :

English Chinese

Expected Duration of Assignment :

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

With the increase in China’s role in global development, the SSGDC’s workload at the UNDP China Country Office has significantly increased. The intern will be exposed to various developmental issues, particularly on South-South cooperation, and use his or her abilities to perform a range of tasks (more detail below), both analytical and administrative. The intern will be mainly supporting the partnership function of the team, under the direct supervision of the Government Relations Officer. The intern will also be exposed and expected to support other functions and colleagues in the team on a needs basis.

The intern should have direct relevant academic and/or professional experience (including, but not limited to international relations, development, diplomacy, economics etc.), be innovative, self-motivated, and result-oriented, and comply with the rules and regulations of the organization and the team. The internship duration and hours may be flexible in order to fit the team’s work plan as well as the schedule of the most outstanding candidate.

The intern will together with Supervisor devise a flexible work plan to guide the internship. A check-in’ meeting between the intern and Supervisor will be scheduled at the mid-term of the internship, to ensure that the work plan is on track and to modify tasks as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

Data collection, follow up and analysis on international development and South-South cooperation related issues
Research, analysis and support to UNDP management and programme teams on SSC issues
Facilitation of knowledge building on SSC issues, including translation of documents from Chinese to English and English to Chinese
Preparation of briefs and reports for a range of audiences, including senior management, on specific topics with emphasis on SSC issues
Assisting in the organization of meetings, events and seminars, and taking notes for the team when requested
Other duties as assigned, including cross team administrative tasks when required
Duration: 6 months.

Competencies

By the end of the internship, the intern is expected to have increased her/his knowledge of UNDP’s activities and mandate, particularly in the field of South-South cooperation.
To have successfully helped strengthened the partnership function of the team (with a particular focus on South-South Cooperation) to reach its working goals.
Successfully compiled and distributed the monthly China in the World newsletter.
Produced or contributed in the production of knowledge products, such as policy papers.
Ensured adequate logistic and secretariat support to meetings, events and similar.
Devise a brief Internship Report at the end of the internship, including a Handover Note.

Required Skills and Experience

Education and Language Requirements:

We are looking for an intern who is a Chinese National, fluent in Putonghua and English, both written and spoken. He or she is enrolled in a Master’s level degree; preferably with a focus in international development, although this is not essential.

Selection Criteria:

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):

Communicates messages clearly and concisely.

Application materials:

If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply for the post with below document:

a) A cover letter including 2 parts:

1/ Introduce yourself and an overview of why you would like this position (maximum of 400 words),

2/ Your responses to the selection criteria (as above). Each answer should be a maximum of 400 words, and provide examples which demonstrate your ability to perform the duties of the position. When you include an example, you should explain:

Your personal role in the task
The methods you used
Any barriers you were able to overcome and
The outcome

b) Your resume/curriculum vitae (maximum of two pages)

Two documents should be combined together and uploaded as one attachment.