Position: Intern

Location: Beijing, China

Sector: Communication and Information

Duration: 6 Months (8 October 2024 - 7 April 2025)

Deadline for submission:2024.9.15

1.Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the National Professional Officer for Communication and Information Sector, you will carry out the following tasks:

1. Assist in the coordination and implementation of programme and project activities and provide administrative support;

2. Assist with drafting, translating and proofreading of project documents and reports;

3. Assist in the coordination and organization of project-related events and meetings;

4. Assist with designing, drafting and proofreading public outreach materials and news items for the UNESCO website and social media platforms;

5. Undertake any other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

2.Qualifications

· You must have already completed full-time university studies (bachelor's degree or equivalent) at a university or equivalent institution prior to commencing the assignment; or enrolled in a graduate programme (second university degree or Master's degree or equivalent, or higher), at the time of application; or recently graduated with a university degree (first or second degree as defined above), within the last 12 months;

· Major in communication studies, information science, or other Communication and Information related fields;

· Excellent command of English and Chinese (oral and written);

· Good communication skills, including writing skills;

· Strong strategic and analytical skills;

· Good computer and IT skills and experience in using office software packages;

· Ability to work effectively in a multicultural context and maintain a commitment to international public service;

· The duration of an internship must be between five and six months, full-time preferred.

3.Additional Notes

The duration of the internship is six months, at least four working days each week, full-time preferred; Interns are entitled to 2.5 days of leave per month during their internship;

· UNESCO Regional Office for East Asia provides a partial travel allowance per month. Costs and arrangements for additional travel expenses, visa, and accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions;

· You are required to provide proof of a comprehensive health insurance coverage in China for the entire internship duration and submit a medical certificate indicating your fitness to work before the start of the internship;

· Through this internship programme, you will gain professional experience in an international organization. It will serve as a platform to deepen your understanding of UNESCO’s mandate, programmes and processes. Additionally, you will be able to enhance your academic and technical knowledge through engaging in practical assignments;

· As the internship programme is not connected with the recruitment process, the granting of an internship should not be interpreted in any way as a preliminary step towards employment at the Office.

→ If you possess the above qualifications and are interested in the position offered, please apply the internship via: 

https://careers.unesco.org/job/Multiple-INTERNSHIP-All-Sectors-Bureaus/757470302/

→ Please also submit your CV in English (and in Chinese if you are a Chinese citizen) and cover letter to Ms. SHI (x.shi@unesco.org).Your application should be submitted no later than 15 September 2024.

→ For those shortlisted candidates, a written test and an interview could be conducted as part of the evaluation process.