Work Location

Beijing, China

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The UN Resident Coordinator (RC) leads the UN Country Team in China, including all entities present in China. The purpose of the Resident Coordinator System is to bring together different UN agencies to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operational activities at the country level, helping the UN to be a more relevant and reliable partner for governments, notable by establishing and strengthening these partnerships for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The UN Resident Coordinator Office supports the role and functions of the RC and the UN Country Team (UNCT). The RCO provides inter-agency coordination support to the UNCT and its various inter-agency working mechanisms, including results and theme groups. RCO China is looking for a motivated Executive Support intern to join the RCO China office with a six-month duration. The internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the division or office to which they are assigned. Under overall guidance of the Head of RCO and Executive Associate, the intern will be responsible for providing support to the Executive Office of the RCO. Specifically, he/she will perform the following duties: • Provide administrative support to the Executive Office • Handle documents and archives according to office standards • IT and basic logistic support to RC’s meetings • Provide simple translation/interpretation services when necessary • Complete other ad hoc tasks as requested by the supervisor

Qualifications/special skills

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent). Demonstrate strong coordination skill and excellent teamwork skill. Build strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback. Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills. Familiar with Office, Outlook softwares and good knowledge on IT facilities.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English and Chinese is required for the internship.

Additional Information

Not available.

Intern Specific text

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.