Program Assistant

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations' global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. It is on the ground in 177 countries, working on solutions to global and national development challenges. UNDP China assists China in developing its own solutions to the country’s development challenges and works to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by reducing poverty, strengthening the rule of law and democratic governance, and by promoting environmental sustainability and South-South Cooperation.

This assignment will be based at the International Poverty Reduction Center in China (IPRCC) in Beijing, as part of the UNDP’s flagship project management office.

Jointly initiated and established by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Chinese government and other international organizations in December 2004, the International Poverty Reduction Center in China (IPRCC), based in Beijing, is designed to provide a platform for knowledge sharing, information exchange and international collaboration in the areas of poverty reduction and development. The IPRCC aims at strengthening national and international capacities to design and implement policies and programs for poverty reduction, with a focus on both income and human dimensions of poverty, through (i) providing an effective platform for knowledge sharing and mutual learning on pro-poor policies and anti-poverty programs between China and other developing/transition economies; (ii) supporting a comprehensive approach to poverty reduction through policy-relevant research work and training initiatives covering both macro-policies and targeted programs for poverty reduction; and (iii) promoting dialogue between policymakers, academics and practitioners around pro-poor policy options and strengthening the links between pro-poor policy research, formulation and implementation processes at different levels. IPRCC will also build up its institutional capacity to develop a global poverty reduction and development partnership, through active networking and partnering for knowledge exchange, joint research and training initiatives with poverty reduction focused institutions in China and other countries.

Under the supervision of the Project Manager of UNDP China and the Director of the Foreign Affairs Division of IPRCC, the National UN Specialist Volunteer will:

(1) Assist in organizing poverty reduction related and South-South Cooperation oriented forums, conferences and workshops:
- Design concept notes, agendas and plans;
- Draft and issue meeting invitations, collect contact information and participation confirmation from targeted invitees and partners;
- Communicate with domestic and international experts to ensure interaction and participation;
- Facilitate online and onsite meetings and arrange field trips for participants as required by specific events;
- Prepare speech materials, wrap-up and evaluation reports;
- Prepare documents required by internal procedures and clear financial procedures as required;

(2) Provide support for other foreign affairs activities:
- Communicate with related stakeholders to make sure the international exchange activities are held on time and of high-quality;
- Provide logistical assistance while foreign affairs activities are undergoing.

(3) Liaise with key partners, such as domestic and international organizations and NGOs, embassies, academia and media with project administrative tasks as required.
(4) Liaise with related stakeholders to develop various kinds of knowledge sharing products for South-South cooperation.
(5) Assist the annual archive and documentation procedure.
(6) Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.