Work Location

BEIJING, IN PERSON

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The UN Resident Coordinator leads the UN Country Team in China, including all the UN entities present in China, and represents the UN Secretary General to the Government of China. The purpose of the Resident Coordinator system (RC System) is to bring together the 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. The UN Resident Coordinator 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(UNCF); support to joint UN programming and operations management; policy guidance; joint advocacy and communications (e.g. the management of the UN in China website and production of joint communications materials), in order to enhance UN coherence and improve overall program impact of the UN System in China. 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. The internship is UNPAID and full-time. The minimum duration of an internship is two months and can be extended up to a total period of six months. Interns work five days per week (37.5 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the division or office to which they are assigned. 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). Studies in international development studies, economics, computer sciences, statistics, political sciences or related field required. Competencies: • Functional Competencies – Demonstrates strong analytical skills – Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback – Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude – Excellent teamwork skills – Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills – Can work independently – Ability to establish effective working relations in a multicultural team environment. • Development and Operational Effectiveness – Ability to apply technical guideline production procedures – Ability to analyze technical requirements in the relevant area – Ability to apply organizational policies and procedures • Innovation – Generates new ideas and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things – Documents and analyzes innovative strategies/best practices/new approaches

Languages

For national candidate, fluency in written and spoken English and Chinese. For international candidates, fluency in written and spoken English is a must; Fluency in any other UN languages 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.