🌟 Opportunity Overview
The United Nations Resident Coordinator System (RCS) in Beijing, China 🇨🇳 is offering a full-time, in-person Administrative Internship for motivated candidates interested in understanding how the UN system operates at country level.
The UN Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO) China plays a central role in coordinating all UN agencies in China and strengthening partnerships with the government to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This internship provides hands-on exposure to UN operations, inter-agency coordination, and administrative processes across HR, finance, procurement, and logistics.
🏛️ Host Office
🌍 UN Resident Coordinator System (RCS)
📍 Beijing, China
🧩 Supports the UN Country Team (UNCT) and implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF)
🧭 Main Duties & Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the Administrative Assistant, the intern will:
🗂️ Office Operations & Administration
⚙️ Support daily administrative operations of the RCO
📦 Assist with inventory and asset management
📅 Support logistics for meetings, events, and conferences
💼 Assist staff with reimbursement and administrative procedures
👥 Human Resources Support
📄 Support HR documentation and administrative tasks
🧾 Assist with HR-related operational processes
📊 Finance & Procurement
📈 Support market research and drafting analysis reports
📝 Assist in preparing procurement evaluation reports
✅ Support quality checks and acceptance procedures
This role offers a comprehensive overview of UN operational policies and procedures at the country level.
🎓 Eligibility & Qualifications
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
✔️ Enrolled in or completed a graduate programme (Master’s degree or higher), or
✔️ Enrolled in or completed the final academic year of a university degree
🔎 Field of study must be closely related (e.g. Public Administration, International Relations, Business Administration, Management, Finance, or similar).
🚫 No professional work experience required
🌐 Languages
🗣️ Fluency in English and Chinese is required
➕ French is an official UN language but not mandatory
📍 Location & Duration
📍 Beijing, China
⏳ 6 months
🕒 Full-time (40 hours/week)
🏢 In-person internship
💶 Financial Conditions
🚫 Unpaid internship
🏠 Interns are responsible for travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses
🛂 Appropriate visa/work authorization may be required
🚨 No recruitment or application fees
⏳ Application Deadline
📅 22 December 2025
📩 Application Link
https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/269200?language=en
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