Background

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.

 

In September 2015, world leaders adopted the 2030 Agendas for Sustainable Development to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity. UNDP is working to strengthen new frameworks for development, disaster risk reduction and climate change. We support countries' efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, or Global Goals, which will guide global development priorities through 2030.

 

To better focus its sources and expertise to deliver on the 2030 Agendas, UNDP has identified a set of approaches that we call our Signature Solutions:

  • Keeping people out of Poverty
  • Governance for peaceful, just, and inclusive societies
  • Crisis prevention and increased Resilience
  • Environment: nature-based solutions for development
  • Clean, affordable Energy
  • Women’s empowerment and Gender Equality

In all our activities, we encourage the protection of human rights and the empowerment of women, minorities and the poorest and most vulnerable.

The internship will be within the UNDP-China Team for South South and Global Development Cooperation, 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 an MoU with China in 2010 to expand the on-going domestic engagement of UNDP in China and also to 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 organisations in development.

 

In order to stimulate knowledge exchange and support increasing communication on UNDP's mission and where possible 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 join SSGDC team.

 

Specifically, the intern will assist in the design and implementation of communication and advocacy strategies, assist in creating external outreach contents (press releases, social media, articles etc.) and activities (events and forums, etc.), and work in close liaison with other teams within the UNDP China office, with local Chinese media outlets, and other Chinese stakeholders.

 

Other key stakeholders are traditional donors as well as other UN-agencies who - each in their own way - welcome interaction with UNDP-Beijing on engagement with the Chinese government on SSC, The intern will also have the opportunity to assist in organising related events and researching and drafting related first versions of meeting agenda’s or concept notes.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

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Duties and responsibilities

% of time

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Produce quality content for international and Chinese audience & work in close liaison with Chinese media outlets, and other Chinese and non-Chinese stakeholders; Click or tap here to enter text.

 

  • Contribute to the development and implementation of targeted social media campaigns for South-South cooperation, including drafting Mandarin Chinese and English communications materials to showcase UNDP’s work to Chinese and international audiences; (correspondences, website write-ups, social media, success stories, exposure articles, etc.);
  • Draft posts on social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Weibo WeChat, etc.), and human-centred stories and exposure page;
  • Support UNDP China, its partners, and other key Chinese stakeholders to organize events such as conferences, workshops, ceremonies, and note taking when requested; actively participate in various events;
  • Contribute to develop visual communications products such as PowerPoint presentations, and other visual media including infographics, posters, videos, etc;
  • 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;
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60%

2.

Assist in organising related traditional donors’ and/or intra-UN-agencies’ events and researching and drafting related first versions of meeting agenda’s or concept notes.

30%

3

Other:

  • Support other/ad hoc activities as seen relevant and needed.

10%

Competencies

IT skills:

  • Knowledge and a proficient user of Microsoft Office productivity tools;
  • Some familiarity with graphic design software (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite) or web-based tools in an asset

 

Language skills:

  • English and Mandarin Chinese required;
  • Knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage;

Other competencies and attitude:

  • Publication-standard English and Mandarin Chinese drafting and editing skills;
  • Experience with creating content for social media channels is desired;
  • Translation (English – Mandarin and Mandarin – English) skill is an asset
  • Good coordination and organizational skills: ability to manage multiple projects, address fluctuating priorities and tight deadline;                                                              
  • Interest and motivation in working in an international organization;
  • Good analytical skills in gathering and consolidating data and research for practical implementation;
  • Outgoing and initiative-taking person with a goal oriented mind-set;
  •                   Communicates effectively when working in teams and independently;
  •                    Good in organizing and structuring various tasks and responsibilities;
  •    Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality 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

Candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements:

  • Currently in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree; or
  • Currently enrolled in a Master’s degree; or
  • Have graduated no longer than 1 year ago from a master’s degree or equivalent studies.

 

Field of study: Communications, Translation/Interpretation, Journalism, English, Economics, International affairs, Design or Marketing or equivalent.

 

INTERNSHIP CONDITIONS

  • UNDP internships are not remunerated. All expenses connected with the internship will be borne by the intern or her/his sponsoring entity;
  • UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship;
  • Interns are responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station where the internship will be performed;
  • Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any post in UNDP during the period of the internship;
  • Interns must provide proof of enrolment in health insurance plan;
  • Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity;
  • Interns are expected to work full time but flexibility is allowed for education programmes;
  • Interns need to obtain financing for subsistence and make own arrangements for internship, travel, VISA, accommodation, etc.