• Country: Beijing, China
• No of vacancies: N/A
  
• Salary: N/A 
• Organization: UNDP 
• Gender: Both 
• Deadline: 2024-01-07

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the GCC Programme Officer, the intern will be responsible for the following:

Research and analysis:

• Keep track of the latest gender data and other relevant information in agriculture, food security, climate change, biodiversity, renewable energy, and other green industries.
• Support the development of project concept notes, policy papers, briefing materials, presentations on gender and climate change related topics.
• Support the research on China’s climate and environment policies and plannings.

Support programme implementation:

• Provide administrative and technical support on activities such as the organization and reporting of conferences, events, training courses, etc.
• Assist in arranging meetings, receiving visitors, taking minutes, etc.
• Help to prepare documents for programme related due diligence screening, procurements, quotations, etc.
• Undertake other tasks assigned.

Learning Objectives

• Increased understanding of UN Women’s work and the UN system, particularly the role UN Women plays in the larger UN landscape in gender and climate change area.
• Increased knowledge of the technical intersection of gender and climate change issues.
• Increased understanding of global standards and programmatic approaches for a gender just green transition.
• Build and develop professional relationships with UN Women colleagues in other units and other UN Agencies.
• Work as a team member in a multicultural setting.

Competencies

Core Values:

• Respect for Diversity
• Integrity
• Professionalism

Core Competencies:

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
• Accountability
• Creative Problem Solving
• Effective Communication
• Inclusive Collaboration
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Leading by Example

Functional Competencies:

• Good research and writing skills in English and Chinese.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Able to deliver within timeline.
• Strong team spirit.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• University studies preferably in one of the following disciplines: climate change and/or energy policy, environmental management, global governance, public policy, or a related field. Candidates outside these fields may apply, provided they can justify in their cover letter and demonstrate competence in the technical test and/or interview.
• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); OR
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);

OR

• Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation,

OR

• Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program which is part of a degree programme and undertake the internship as part of the program requirements.

Language:

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English are required;
• Working knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.

Other:

• Currently based in China (preferably Beijing) is preferred.

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