International Communications Intern

Background:

UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to end poverty, reduce inequalities and exclusion, as well as protect the planet, in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Together, these efforts aim to ensure that improvements in human wellbeing remain within ecological boundaries. We also help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities and institutional capabilities, as well as build resilience, in order to achieve the SDGs. 

UNDP China has been working in China over the past 45 years, partnering to advance various phases of China's development. UNDP China's actions and programmes for the period of are defined in its Country Programme Document for China (CPD), prepared in cooperation with the Government of China and other partners. The CPD contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for China and aligned to support the development priorities outlined in the Government of China's 15th Five Year Plan. 

The Communications, Innovation and Partnerships team of UNDP China promotes greater understanding and visibility of UNDP's work by utilizing various communications tools. Fully engaging with the media, social media and leveraging on a strong network of Public-Private Partnerships, the team leads the design, management, and implementation of UNDP's overall communications strategy, including design and roll out high-impact, multimedia campaigns; programme-oriented communications products; media relations and key events; localization of global content for Chinese audiences; and publications on critical development issues. On the innovation front, the team is facilitating and prototyping innovative solutions and experiment with new ways of working to tackle complex development challenges outside the traditional development cycle.

Description of Responsibilities:

The intern, under the guidance and supervision of the Communications Analyst of the Communications, Innovation and Partnerships team of UNDP China, will carry out the following duties and responsibilities:

• Provide support in implementing the Country Office's internal and external communications strategy, including maintaining and updating the Country Office's social media accounts and website;
• Provide support in drafting outreach communications materials targeting domestic and international audiences. Those communications materials include but not limited to press releases, speeches, and website write-ups, social media posts, Op-eds, reports, and other internal and external publications;
• Assist in the preparation of communications and partnerships outreach materials such as PowerPoint
  
  slides and brochures;
• Assist in the delivery of flagship events and related communications with partners
• Assist in on-site event support such as photo-taking and video shooting;
• Assist in conducting research, compiling background materials, statistical data, and briefing notes for advocacy and outreach activities;

Competencies:

• Demonstrates commitment to UN's mission, vision and values.
• Relevant experience in translation, media event or social media campaign.
• Demonstrates leadership in university or social activities (MUN, etc.) 
• Strong oral and written communication ability in both English and Chinese
• Full proficiency in Microsoft Office software and other online collaborative tools.
• Proactive, organized and self-motivated.
• Be honest, confident, responsible, detail-oriented, patient and skillful in communicating with others.
• Be curious, willing to learn new things as well as share new views with the team.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Major in international relations, social sciences, communications, journalism or other relevant fields. Having experience in fields of work such as sustainable development, climate change or gender will be an asset
• Applicants to the UNDP internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:
• Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master's programme, or higher);
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor's degree or equivalent);
• Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation;
• Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program.

Language and Skills

• Strong oral and written communication ability in English, fluent Chinese is preferable.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Please fill all required boxes in the application system including education, experience, nationality etc. and upload below documents with your application: 

a)     CV and letter of motivation

b)     Copy of school transcript

INTERNSHIP CONDITIONS

• Interns are responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station where the internship will be performed; 
• Cost and arrangement for travel, visas, passports, accommodations and living expenses are the responsibility of the nominating institution, related institution or government, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students; or the intern. 
• Interns may be given a stipend according to the UNDP Internship Policies, if is not financially supported by any institution or programme, such as a university, government, foundation or scholarship programme.   
• Interns, whether engaged in-person or remotely, are responsible for securing adequate medical insurance for the duration of their internship with UNDP and must provide self-certification of good health prior to starting the internship. Any cost arising from accidents and illness incurred during an internship assignment will be the responsibility of the intern.
• Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity

Note: this is an in-person full-time internship in Beijing. Candidates are advised to check relevant regulations if they can obtain the necessary visa and undertake the internship in the country before applying. UNDP is not in a position to facilitate visa application.

Equal opportunity 

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination. 

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all. 

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority 

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles. 

Right to select multiple candidates 

UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements. 

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