Work Location

Beijing, China (In-Person, Full-time)

Expected duration

21 September 2026 - 20 March 2027 (6 months) 9:30 to 17:30 CST, 40 hours per week

Duties and Responsibilities

Purpose: 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. The UN Resident Coordinator leads the UN Country Team in China, including all the UN entities present in China. The purpose of the Resident Coordinators System (RCS) is to bring together 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, notably by establishing and strengthening these partnerships for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Key functions of the RCO include: - Strategic analysis, planning and positioning of the Country Team - Support to joint UN programming and operations management Policy guidance - Joint advocacy and communications to enhance UN coherence - Improve overall programme impact of the UN System in China The RCO China is looking for a motivated administrative intern to join the RCO China office on a full-time basis and contribute to its crucial mandate of enhancing the coherence of the UN System in China. The duration of this internship is six months. The internship is UNPAID and full-time. Working days will be 5 days a week and 8 hours per day. Under the overall guidance of Executive Associate to RC, the intern will provide the successful candidate with a unique opportunity to learn about how the UN system operates at the country level. Among others, the intern will: Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Coordination and administrative assistance at the Front Office
Finalize and format official correspondences submitted to the RC and coordinate approval
Provide simple translation/interpretation services when necessary
Support the chrono filing, archives and contact information database
Complete other ad hoc tasks as requested by the office and/or supervisor Other Duties: Perform other tasks as assigned by the Executive Associate, in line with the learning objectives of the internship. Ultimate result of service:
Coordination and Administrative support to the Front Office provided;
Simple correspondences properly drafted;
Simple translation/Interpretation services provided;
Official letters and speeches formatted according to office standards;
Chrono files, archives and contact information kept updated;
Ad hoc tasks assigned by the supervisor delivered. Output/Work Assignments: Outputs include official correspondences, archives and contact data, logistic and administrative support tasks. Executive Associate will supervise and check each output.

Qualifications/special skills

Education: Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum master's degree or equivalent). Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. Applicants must 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 master's degree or equivalent). If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. Applicants must have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English and Chinese is required for the internship.

Intern Specific text

Interns 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 Fee

THE 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.

Front Office Intern