Background:
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
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 47 years, partnering to advance various phases of China’s development. UNDP China’s actions and programmes for the period of 2026-2030 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 2026-2030 and aligned to support the development priorities outlined in the Government of China’s 15th Five Year Plan.
Description of Responsibilities:
The intern, under the guidance and supervision of Innovation and Communications Officer of Communications, Innovation and Partnerships team of UNDP China, will carry out the following duties and responsibilities:
- Video Editing:
- Produces various types of video/design products including short videos for social media, project videos such as wrap-up video for a project or a campaign, simple motion graphic design, etc. The video products are usually in both English and Chinese.
- Supports video shooting/photographing for offline events.
- Organizes UNDP China’s video/photo library.
- Communications (both in English and Chinese)
- Supports all kinds of communications work by offering creative solutions with video/design products.
- Manages live-streaming for events and collects data
- Drafts content and makes layout for social media (Weibo, WeChat and/or other platforms) articles and posts.
- Drafts media summary, communications reports and related documents.
- Other Ad Hoc Task Forces Requested by the Supervisor.
Competencies:
- Demonstrates commitment to UN’s mission, vision and values.
- Relevant and independent work experience in video editing, video shooting, design, media event or social media campaign.
- Good sense of modern video/design style and able to create simple motion graphics and effects for video products.
- Good oral and written communication ability in both English and Chinese, able to understand and meet video requirements in English.
- Full proficiency in video/design tools such as Premiere, Final Cut, Microsoft Office software and other online collaborative tools. Able to learn and manage new tools such as lumen5, canvas, and AI-based video/design 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
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.
- Major in video editing, film, communications, journalism, or other relevant fields. Having overseas study experience will be an asset.
Skills:
- Having extra skills that can be applied to online/offline communications (i.e. graphic design, photo editing, WeChat layout, etc.) will be an asset.
- Good oral and written communication ability in both English and Chinese
Required Language:
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Please fill all required boxes in the application system including education, experience, nationality etc. and upload below documentswith your application:
a) CV and letter of motivation
b) Copy of school transcript
C) Please clarify whether you are receiving any financial support (stipend or living allowance etc.) from another entity, such as a university, government, foundation or scholarship programme, to cover your basic daily expenses, such as meals and transportation. Please be noted that if the amount meets or exceeds the amount of UNDP stipend, the candidate will not be eligible for the UNDP stipend regardless of whether this financial support is specifically designated for this internship or not.
*Candidate who didn’t submit required documentation will not be further considered.
INTERNSHIP CONDITIONS
- Where an intern is engaged in an in-person internship and is financially supported by any institution or programme, such as a university, government, foundation or scholarship programme, a stipend intended to help cover basic daily expenses, such as meals and transportation, and the amount is equal or exceed the UNDP stipend amount, no matter the financial support is designated for the UNDP internship or not, the intern will not be eligible for the UNDP stipend.
- 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 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 are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity.
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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