I. Position Information
Title: Policy Intern
Division: Economist Team under the Strengthened Partnership and Policy Unit (
Duration: 6 months: Early July 2014 - Early January 2015. The exact dates are
Duty station: UNDP China, Beijing
Compensation: Unpaid, no allowances of any kind
Application deadline:
II. Organizational Context
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) China is the China country office
Working in a large multilateral organization that has a longstanding partners
III. Main Resposibilities
Assist preparing external and internal policy briefs on issues in socioeconomic development/poverty reduction, in particular social policies, and South-South cooperation.
Assist in analyzing socioeconomic trends and interpreting statistical data. S
Provide logistic support for missions, events and related workshops/forums.
Provide other administrative support as requested.
IV. Expected Results
By the end of the internship, the intern is expected to have increased UNDP’s knowledge of human development, particularly in the fields of socioeconomic development, poverty reduction, and South-South cooperation.
To have successfully helped the UNDP China’s Strengthened Partnership and Po
Produced or contributed to the production of knowledge products, such as issu
V. Recruitment Qualifications
Education:
Enrolled in a graduate programme in economics, development studies, internati
Experience:
Relevant academic or professional experience is desired.
Competencies:
The intern will be expected to be someone who can work as part of a team and
1. Achieves results:
Is flexible and adaptable to changing work requirements and has the flexibility to work on a variety of projects under tight timeframes and busy schedules.
2. Supports productive working relationships:
Participates actively as part of a team to achieve goals. Shares ideas and in
3. Displays personal drive and integrity:
Behaves professionally and ethically at all times. Enthusiastically accepts t
4. Listens and communicates effectively both orally and in writing (in Englis
Language Requirements:
Full fluency in English is critical, both written and spoken. Knowledge in Ch
(Please mention length of study and stays in Chinese/English speaking countri
VI. Information on Application Process
Application deadline:
Please send your application by 23:59(GMT 8.0), 22 June 2014 (Sunday).
Information about the position:
The position is from early July 2014 till early January 2015 (6 months in tot
The position is unpaid and no other allowances will be made. Some previous in
Application materials:
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send an email to
1) A cover letter including 2 parts:
a. Self introduction and an overview of why you would like this position (200
b. Your responses to the selection criteria as above (350 words maximum). Pro
2) Your resume/curriculum vitae (One page maximum)
3) A scanned copy of your transcript. If an official one is not available, a
4) (optional) If you hold any official language certificates, we would apprec
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