If you want to see how the United Nations operates at country level, this internship at the UN Resident Coordinator's Office (RCO) in Beijing is a unique opportunity. Supporting the Front Office, you will gain hands-on experience in coordination and administration at the heart of the UN system's work in China.
About the Organisation
The UN Resident Coordinator's Office (RCO) supports the roles and functions of the UN Resident Coordinator and the UN Country Team, providing inter-agency coordination support to the UN Country Team and its various working mechanisms. Key functions include strategic analysis, planning and positioning of the Country Team, support to joint UN programming and operations management, policy guidance, and joint advocacy and communications to enhance UN coherence and improve the overall impact of the UN system in China.
The RCO China is looking for a motivated administrative intern to join on a full-time basis and contribute to its mandate of enhancing the coherence of the UN system in China. Under the guidance of the Executive Associate to the Resident Coordinator, this internship offers a unique opportunity to learn how the UN system operates at country level.
Your Duties
π€ Coordination and administrative assistance at the Front Office
π Finalise and format official correspondence submitted to the Resident Coordinator and coordinate approval
π£οΈ Provide simple translation and interpretation services when necessary
ποΈ Support chrono filing, archives, and the contact information database
β¨ Complete other ad hoc tasks as requested by the office or supervisor, in line with the learning objectives of the internship
Qualifications
π Enrolled in, or having completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher), or in the final academic year of a first university degree, in a field closely related to the internship
π» Good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, PowerPoint, and Teams
π£οΈ Fluency in spoken and written English and Chinese is required
The Details
π Duty station: Beijing, China (in-person, full-time)
β³ Duration: 27 July to 26 December 2026 (six months), five days a week, 8 hours per day
π Type: unpaid; interns are responsible for travel, visa, accommodation, and living costs
How to Apply
Apply through the UN careers portal, quoting job opening ID 280320, and indicate which eligibility criterion you meet, attaching proof.
Deadline
17 July 2026
Links
π Vacancy and how to apply: https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/280320?language=en
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