Economics and Development Finance Intern

Work LocationBeijing,China Expected duration6 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesRCO China is looking for a motivated Economics and Development Finance intern to join the office for 6 months. The internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work 5 days a week (40 hours) under the direct supervision of the Senior Economist. Duties may include, but are not limited to: - Contribute to the UN coordination function by providing relevant support to UN coordination mechanisms and UNCT activities under the guidance of the Economist of the RCO - Conduct independent research and provide inputs to reports and analyses produced by the office - Support the finalization of the Common Country Analysis and the new UN Cooperation Framework by compiling and synthesizing inputs, identifying data sources, preparing charts, graphs, infographics and other visuals for the CCA. - Support the RCO’s policy work by contributing to the compilation and preparation of briefing and presentation materials, background information and documentation. - Support the development and updating of databases and other information management activities. - Draft talking points and inputs of speeches for meetings, events and missions. - Support team members in facilitating on-site, inter-agency and high-level meetings or events. - Complete other ad hoc tasks requested by the office and/or the supervisor Qualifications/special skillsEnrolled in a Master's or in a Ph.D. programme, or in the final year of a Bachelor’s programme; or within one year after graduation from a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. programme. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of Chinese is an advantage. Additional InformationNot available. Intern Specific textInterns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer. No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.