Protocol Intern

Work LocationBeijing, China Expected duration6 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe 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. RCO China is looking for a motivated Protocol intern to join the RCO China office with a six months duration. The internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week (40 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the division or office to which they are assigned. 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. Qualifications/special skillsTo 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; • 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. • Knowledge of the UN system and its mandate would be considered an asset • 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 analyses innovative strategies/best practices/new approaches. LanguagesEnglish 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. For national candidate, fluency in written and spoken English and Chinese. Additional InformationDocuments 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; Provide a brief methodology on how you will approach and conduct the work. Intern Specific textInterns 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 FeeTHE 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.