JOB DESCRIPTION

Work Location

Beijing

Expected duration

1Dec2025-30May2026

Duties and Responsibilities

The UN Resident Coordinator leads the UN Country Team in China, including all the UN entities present in China. The purpose of the Resident Coordinators System (RCS) is to bring together 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, notably by establishing and strengthening these partnerships for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The UN Resident Coordinators 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 UN Country Team (UNCT) and its various inter-agency working mechanisms, including theme groups. Key functions of the RCO include:

• strategic analysis, planning and positioning of the Country Team
• preparation and monitoring of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF)
• support to joint UN programming and operations management
• policy guidance- joint advocacy and communications to enhance UN coherence
• improve overall programme impact of the UN System in China. The RCO China is looking for a motivated Partnership and Protocol Intern to join the RCO China office. The duration of this internship is six months. The internship is UNPAID and full-time. Working days will be 5 days a week and 8 hours per day. Under the overall supervision of the UN Partnership and Financing Officer, the Partnership and Protocol Intern is expected to contribute to the development of the public-private partnerships, relevant for the implementation of the next Cooperation Framework. Descriptions of Responsibilities:
• Support the organization of RCO’s major events, including logistics support and drafting briefing documents and speeches, etc.
• Support the compilation and preparation of briefing and presentation materials, background information and documentation on China’s key policies and developments.
• Support the organization and follow-up of the inter-agency and high-level meetings or events attended by the RC or RCO staff members.
• Support to incoming high-level UN delegations, including providing both logistics and substantive support.

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) in international development studies, economics, political sciences or related fields. (b) have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor”s degree or equivalent) in international development studies, economics, political sciences or related fields. Master of office software packages and handling of web-based management systems. Good graphics design is advantageous. Familiarity with the Government of China, and with international development agencies. Event management and coordination, in particular those involving multiple stakeholders. Experience with other UN agencies, international organizations and/or non-governmental organizations would be considered an asset.

Languages

For national candidate, fluency in written and spoken English and Chinese. For international candidate, fluency in written and spoken English is a must; fluency in any other UN language is an asset.

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.