Position: Intern
Location: Beijing, China
Sector: Natural Sciences Sector
Duration: Six Months
Deadline for submission: 7 March, 2023
Profile:
At the time of your application to the internship programme:
You are currently enrolled in a graduate programme (Master’s degree, PhD, or equivalent, second university degree or higher).
You have recently graduated with a Master’s degree or PhD (or second degree as defined above), 12 months prior to the start of the internship.
Excellent command of English and Chinese (oral and written);
Good sense of teamwork, adaptability, and commitment to assigned tasks;
Good computer and IT skills and experience in using Office software packages;
Strong strategic, and analytical skills;
Good communication skills, including writing skills;
Major in the field of natural sciences (environmental sciences, hydrology and engineering, etc.) will be considered an asset.
Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the Programme Specialist in Natural Sciences, the Intern shall perform the following functions related to the implementation of the Natural Sciences programme:
Assist in the coordination and implementation of programmes and projects in the field of Natural Sciences (Man and the Biosphere Programme, Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme, Science-Technology-Innovation, Engineering);
Assist in administrative tasks;
Assist with drafting, translating and proofreading of project documents and reports;
Assist in coordination and organization of project-related events and meetings;
Assist with designing, drafting and proofreading public outreach materials and news items for the UNESCO website and social media platforms;
Any other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Important:
The duration of the internship is six months, at least four days each week, full-time preferred.
The aim of the internship is to provide you with professional experience in an international organization which relates to and supplements your studies. An internship affords you the opportunity to work in a multicultural, intergovernmental organization.
UNESCO Beijing Office covers transportation allowance of interns. Costs and arrangements for additional travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.
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 with the Organization.
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/. Your application should be submitted no later than 07 March 2023.