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Policy Intern

Beijing

  • Organization: UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
  • Location: Beijing
  • Grade: Internship - Internship
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Political Affairs
    • Legal - Broad
    • Sustainable Development and Poverty Reduction
  • Closing Date: Closed

Background

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) China is the China country office of United Nations Development Programme – the global development network of the United Nations. UNDP China has an extensive history in working in the area of poverty reduction and human development and it also increasingly engages in South-South cooperation projects. For more information please see http://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home.html and http://www.cn.undp.org/.

Working in a large multilateral organization that has a longstanding partnership with the Chinese government, the intern will gain unique experience of policy analysis and formulation, especially in the context of socio-economic development, and the wide array of work that UNDP does to address the world's development challenges. During the internship, under the overall supervision of the National Economist, the intern will be working within the Policy and Partnership Group (PPG).

Information on Application Process

Application deadline:

Please send your application (both online and to economist.cn@undp.org) by 23:59(GMT+8.0), 3rd December 2017 (Sunday).

Information about the position:

The position is from the first week of January 2018 and will last for 6 months with possibility of extension up to 1 year. The exact dates are negotiable.

The position is unpaid and no other allowances will be made. Some previous interns have funded their positions with external scholarships.

Application materials:

After the submition of your online application, please send an email to economist.cn@undp.org with the following as word/PDF document attachments:

  1. A cover letter including 2 parts:

a. Self introduction and an overview of why you would like this position (200 words maximum)

b. Your responses to the selection criteria as above (350 words maximum). Provide examples that demonstrate your ability to perform the duties of the position. When you include an example, you should explain:

  • Your personal role in the task
  • The methods you used
  • Any barriers you were able to overcome
  • The outcome
    1. Your resume/curriculum vitae (One page maximum)
    2. A scanned copy of your transcript. If an official one is not available, a scanned copy of the unofficial transcript will suffice.
    3. (optional) If you hold any official language certificates, we would appreciate if you could also attach a scanned copy of the document(s).

Send to:

Please email your application to Mr. WEI Li, economist.cn@undp.org

Duties and Responsibilities

Main Resposibilities

  1. Assist preparing external and internal policy briefs on issues in socioeconomic development/poverty reduction, in particular social policies, and South-South cooperation.
  2. Provide technical inputs into UNDP research projects.
  3. Assist in analyzing socioeconomic trends and interpreting statistical data. Support assessing China’s socioeconomic policies. Help prepare top quality briefs for UNDP senior management.
  4. Provide logistic support for missions, events and related workshops/forums.
  5. Provide other administrative support as requested.

Expected Results

  1. By the end of the internship, the intern is expected to have increased UNDP’s knowledge of human development, particularly in the fields of socioeconomic development, poverty reduction, and South-South cooperation.
  2. To have successfully helped the UNDP China’s Strengthened Partnership and Policy Unit to reach its working goals by contributing in the tasks as assigned in the “Main Resposibilities” section.
  3. Produced or contributed to the production of knowledge products, such as issue briefs and discussion papers.

Competencies

The intern will be expected to be someone who can work as part of a team and who:

1. Achieves results:

  • Is flexible and adaptable to changing work requirements and has the flexibility to work on a variety of projects under tight timeframes and busy schedules
  • Supports a positive working environment, in which he or she can both take initiative and also seek guidance and support from others when appropriate
  • Has sound analytical and research skills
  • Is well organized and efficient 

2. Supports productive working relationships:

  • Participates actively as part of a team to achieve goals.
  • Shares ideas and information and seeks guidance from others.
  • Has good interpersonal skills 

3. Displays personal drive and integrity:

  • Behaves professionally and ethically at all times.
  • Enthusiastically accepts tasks and initiates action.

4. Listens and communicates effectively both orally and in writing (in English and preferably Chinese):

  • Communicates messages clearly and concisely.
  • Provides accurate information. 

Required Skills and Experience

 Education:

Enrolled in a graduate programme in economics, development studies, international relations, political science, or similar disciplines (Master or PhD).  

Experience:

Relevant academic or professional experience is desired.

Language Requirements:

Full fluency in English is critical, both written and spoken. Knowledge in Chinese is desired, fluency is an advantage.  

(Please mention length of study and stays in Chinese/English speaking countries.)

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.
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