Protocol Intern in Beijing – Apply by April 28, 2024
Protocol Intern in Beijing with the Resident Coordinator System. Dive into the world of public information and conference management while gaining valuable hands-on experience in protocol operations.
Protocol Intern in Beijing
If you’re passionate about diplomacy and international relations, don’t miss this chance to launch your career with the United Nations. Apply by April 28, 2024, and become part of a global network dedicated to shaping a better world.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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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 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 (e.g. the management of the UN 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. |
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). Functional Competencies:
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills;
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
Documents to be included when submitting application: –
CV and a motivation letter: Explaining why you are the most suitable for the work with example/former experience demonstrating your competencies.
