INTERN - PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT INTERN

Organizational Context

The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) promotes sustainable and inclusive development in the Asia-Pacific region. As a regional development arm of the UN Secretariat, ESCAP provides policy research, analysis, and technical assistance. The Centre for Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization (CSAM), based in Beijing, focuses on enhancing cooperation in agricultural mechanization and technology.

Job Purpose

This internship at the Centre for Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization (CSAM) in Beijing offers a valuable opportunity to contribute to the UN's mission of promoting sustainable development and regional connectivity. The intern will gain practical experience by supporting ongoing projects, assisting with social media outreach, providing administrative support, preparing presentations, and consolidating data. This role is designed to provide hands-on learning in a dynamic international development environment, aligning with the intern's academic background and the Centre's objectives. The internship is full-time and unpaid, with a duration of 2-6 months, offering a chance to apply academic knowledge to real-world development challenges and contribute to the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Responsibilities

The intern will provide essential support to ongoing projects within the Centre for Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization (CSAM). Key duties include assisting with social media outreach to enhance communication and engagement. The role also involves providing administrative support to ensure smooth operations. Additionally, the intern will contribute to the preparation of presentations and assist in consolidating and sorting data for various initiatives. These responsibilities are designed to offer a comprehensive learning experience in project support, communication, and data management within an international development context.

Work Experience

No specific work experience is explicitly required. The internship is open to students enrolled in or recently graduated from university programs. Responsibilities will be tailored to the intern's background and the internship period, suggesting that prior relevant experience may be beneficial but not mandatory.

Skills

Providing support to ongoing projects, Assisting in social media outreach, Administrative support, Working on presentations, Consolidating and sorting data, Fluency in English.

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