Protocol Intern
Assist with protocol-related tasks and government liaison.
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Overview
Assist with protocol-related tasks and government liaison.
You have:
- Applicants must be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme or final academic year of a first university degree programme.
- Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship.
- Knowledge of Chinese is an advantage.
- A field of study that is closely related to the type of internship is required.
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, In Person, Full time
Expected duration
17 Mar- 17 Sep 2025, Desired start date 17Mar
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 CooperationFramework (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 Protocol Intern to join the RCO China office. The duration of this internship is six months. The internship is UNPAID and full-time. Under the overall supervision of the UN Partnership and Financing Officer, the Protocol Intern will be responsible for supporting the UN Partnership Officer in engaging with the government counterparts, on all issues related to protocol. The Protocol Intern shall provide support including preparing draft documents, such as the Note Verbales, and liaising with government departments, on all issues related to protocol. The approach shall be consistent with RCO policies, rules and procedures and that of the Chinese Government. The Protocol Intern shall work in close collaboration with the Partnership and Financing Officer, as well as with Government partners, think tanks and other experts, ensuring successful completion of the assignment. Responsibilities will depend on the individual’s background as well as the internship period. Duties may include, but are not limited to: - Prepare draft Note Verbales to government counterparts including the Protocol Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with regards to the diplomatic immunities and privileges of the RCO and members of the RCO. - Engage with government counterparts, under the guidance of the UN Partnership Officer, to tackle any practical issues related to protocol. - Support the liaison with the UN Country Team in view of their requests for support from the RCO on protocol-related matters. - Support the 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); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor'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 is required for the internship. Knowledge of Chinese is an advantage.
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.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to prepare an important document under a tight deadline? | This question gauges your ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively. | Discuss the situation briefly, then explain how you prioritized tasks and met the deadline. |
| How would you handle a situation where government officials were unresponsive to your requests? | The interviewer wants to assess your problem-solving and communication skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you use to effectively communicate with stakeholders from different cultural backgrounds? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you share an experience where you collaborated with a team to achieve a common goal? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why are you interested in working with the United Nations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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