INTERN – Economics, Development Finance and South-South Cooperation

Contract

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Work Location

Beijing

Expected duration

6 Monthes

Duties and Responsibilities

The Resident Coordinator Office in China aims to bring together the different UN agencies to contribute to the realization of the 2030 Agenda, both in China and through partnerships in other countries, by aligning the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) in China’s work programme (UNSDCF) with the 14th Five Year Plan of the Government of China. The Resident Coordinator leads the UN country team and is the designated representative of the Secretary-General for development operations. Working closely in partnership with the Government of China, the Resident Coordinator and country team advocate the interests and mandates of the UN, drawing on the support and guidance of the UNCT.

The Economics, Development Finance and South-South Cooperation Intern will work under the direct supervision of the Economist and the Senior Advisor for South-South Cooperation. The Intern will support the RCO in a variety of activities related to this work and will support the coordination of activities among other UNCT Members. She/he will carry out the day-to-day work under the direct supervision and advice of the Economist and in accordance with established policies and procedures.

The responsibilities of the internship position will include but are not limited to:

• Contribute to the UN coordination function by providing relevant support to UN coordination mechanisms and UNCT activities under the guidance of the Economist of the RCO

• Conduct independent research and provide inputs to reports and analyses produced by the office.

• Support the RCO’s policy work by contributing to the compilation and preparation of briefing and presentation materials, background information and documentation

• Support the development and updating of databases and other information management activities.

• Support and provide talking points and inputs of speeches for meetings, events and missions

• Support team members in facilitating on-site, inter-agency and high-level meetings or events

• Support the RCO in partnership management

• Complete other ad hoc tasks requested by the office and/or the supervisor

Qualifications/special skills

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, applicants to the programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:

be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent).

For this internship, a first level university degree and/or progress towards a graduate degree in international relations, political science, public policy, economics or development studies is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

Additional Information

The internship is for a period of six months depending on the needs of the division or office. 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.