Policy and Research Intern

Background

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.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

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).

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

• Interest in development;
• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, age sensitivity, and adaptability.

Functional Competencies:

• Ability to manage diverse and complex tasks with tight deadlines;
• Value the equal importance of research and administrative tasks;
• Ability to manage coordination and logistical tasks with minimum supervision;
• Familiarity with knowledge management and learning;
• Ability to provide high quality policy notes and briefs on thematic topics;
• Sound writing and data management skills;
• Excellent organizational, inter-personal, communication and administrative skills;
• Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals;

Required Skills and Experience