Policy and Research

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) China is the China country office of the United Nations Development Programme – the global development network of the United Nations.

UNDP China is programming in line with the UNDP Strategic Plan (SP), under which the work domains/portfolios include People and Prosperity, Energy and Environment and Global Partnerships.

Guided by the senior management of UNDP China, the Policy and Research team serves as the office’s research hub, closely cooperating with and providing content support to office-wide teams. Under the overall guidance of the International Economist and the supervision of the National Economist, the intern will be dedicated to providing technical, analytical and logistic support for research products and dialogue events. The intern will also be undertaking cross-team coordination functions, as requested by the senior manager or supervisor. The intern’s work aligns with UNDP’s mandate and mission and the implementation of the SDGs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of Key Functions:

• Support the Policy and Research team to compile, collate, and analyse data on topics relating to development, i.e., socio-economic policies, rural development, climate and environment issues, SDG finance, and development cooperation, etc.
• Compile, analyse, and interpret knowledge products. Provide clear and comprehensive research of policy and development issues in China and other countries (if needed).
• Assist in preparing policy and issue briefs.
• Assist in the coordination of publication launch events, missions, and policy dialogues.
• Advocate and support the localization of the SDGs through research, preparing presentations, and participating in relevant forums, conferences, and trainings.
• Note-taking during meetings, events, and all work-related functions.
• A.O.B as assigned.
• Support Management of events and publications on economic issues.
• The internship is full-time, he/she will work five days per week (35 hours), with at least four days at UNDP’s office(s).

Required Skills and Experience

Education and Experience

• Field of study: International development, Economics, Social Sciences, International Relations, Climate science, Environmental studies, Business and Management, or equivalent.
• Candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements:
• Enrolled in a Master’s or in a PhD programme
• In the final year of a Bachelor’s programme;
• Or within one year after graduation from a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD programme,
• Or be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program
• Experience in developing research communication products would be an advantage.

Language and Skills

• Excellent written and spoken Chinese and English language.

Source: https://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=116185