Intern, Programme Management
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 sustainable agricultural mechanization.
Job Purpose
This internship at the Centre for Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization (CSAM) in Beijing offers a valuable learning experience within ESCAP. The intern will support ongoing projects, contribute to social media outreach, provide administrative assistance, help with presentations, and assist in data consolidation. This role is designed to provide practical experience in sustainable development and regional cooperation, aligning with the intern's background and the centre's objectives. The internship is full-time and unpaid, with a duration of two to six months, offering exposure to international development work.
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 visibility 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 understanding of project execution and operational support within a UN regional institute.
Work Experience
No specific work experience is explicitly required for this internship. However, the role involves providing support to ongoing projects, assisting with social media outreach, administrative tasks, working on presentations, and data consolidation, suggesting that some prior exposure to these areas would be beneficial.
Skills
• Project support • Social media outreach • Administrative support • Presentation development • Data consolidation and sorting • Fluency in English