Administrative Intern
Support administrative tasks in the UN Resident Coordinator's Office.
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Overview
Support administrative tasks in the UN Resident Coordinator's Office.
You have:
- Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme or first university degree programme (minimum master's degree or equivalent).
- Fluency in spoken and written English and Chinese is required for the internship.
Contract
This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.
Work Location
Beijing
Expected duration
6 months, full time, desired start date 7 July 2025
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 administrative intern to join the RCO China office on a full-time basis and contribute to its crucial mandate of enhancing the coherence of the UN System in China. The duration of this internship is six months. Under the overall guidance of Administrative Assistant, the intern 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: - Actively support the daily operations of the office - Have hands-on experience of the operational policies and procedures in the field of Human Resources, Administration, Finance and Procurement. - Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background and the intern's assigned office as well as the internship period. Duties may include, but are not limited to Human Resources: Provide support to staff members on-boarding and separation process Provide support to recruitment processes regarding intern recruitment, UNV recruitment and consultant recruitment. Provide support on managing HR Files Provide support to HR actions in UMOJA system Provide support on proceeding the payments to consultants Administration: Provide support to staff members on reimbursement Provide support to Admin actions in Unite/UMOJA system Provide support on inventory and asset management Provide support on logistic and operational support regarding events and conference Procurement: Provide support on market research and the draft analysis report Provide support on drafting the evaluation report Provide support on proceed the payments to vendors Provide support on quality check and accept procedure
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 master's degree or equivalent). Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.
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
The internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week (40 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the division or office to which they are assigned.
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.
Potential interview questions
| Describe a situation where you had to manage multiple tasks under a tight deadline. | This question assesses your time management and prioritization skills. | Discuss how you organized the tasks and managed your time effectively. |
| What do you understand by the Sustainable Development Goals and their importance? | This question evaluates your awareness of UN goals and initiatives. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Give an example of how you contributed to a team project in your previous experiences. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle feedback and criticism from supervisors? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you explain any experience related to administrative tasks, even if in an academic setting? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What skills do you believe are most important for working in a team environment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you plan to contribute to the efficiency of the UN office during your internship? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What attracted you to apply for an internship with the UN? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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