Recruitment of Intern for UNAIDS China Office
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Position: Administrative Intern  
Location: Beijing, China
Language requirement: Chinese and English
Duration of appointment: 1st December 2018 to 1st June 2019
Application deadline: 10th October 2018
 
Background / General description:
UNAIDS-the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS-brings together the efforts and resources of ten UN system organizations to the global AIDS response. The UNAIDS team in China takes a leading role in advocacy and resource mobilization efforts to fund and support national AIDS activities implemented by the various partners, including the provision of funds and technical support to assist initiatives by UN agencies.
 
UNAIDS initiated and guided the development of the UN Joint Programme on AIDS that reinforces and supports China’s national response to AIDS. It links directly with its Chinese counterpart, the State Council AIDS Working Committee Office, a multi-sector coordinating group drawn from high-ranking officials from the ministries and agencies involved in AIDS response.
 
UNAIDS supports the UN Theme Group on AIDS in managing the joint programme, including the provision of advice on gaps and opportunities in implementation and reporting. In addition, in collaboration with other UN agencies, UNAIDS undertakes a wide range of activities in China, to achieve the following outcomes:
 
·      Decision making for effective prevention, care and support, informed by reliable and credible data;
·      Policies and strategies developed and being operationalized for MSM, IDU, Sex Workers, and their sexual partners, PMTCT, and the next phase of treatment and care;
·      HIV and Human Rights dialogue influencing policy, legislation and strategy in priority areas;
·      Civil Society Participates in the National HIV Response in a Meaningful and Sustained Manner at National and Sub-National Levels;
·      Strengthen China’s role in the Global AIDS response through promoting international and south-south cooperation
 
Under the overall guidance and supervision of the operations officer, the intern will mainly assist UNAIDS China office to carry out office administration and finance related tasks.
 
Duties and Accountabilities
·      Prepare the administrative logistic for meetings;
·      Proofread already translated documents as required;
·      Conduct some administrative and management-related activities.
·      Support other admin-related duties as assigned.
 
Selection Criteria:
•   Students that are currently registered in a university programme at a recognized post-secondary institution majored in administration, finance, governance, social science, or other related fields, are welcome to apply;
•   Good knowledge on office administration, finance and procurement;
•   Excellent Microsoft application skills, such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word; and internet using skills;
•   The ability to communicate ideas clearly with teamwork spirits;
•   Fluency in English and Chinese(reading, writing and speaking);
•    Five days per week working for UNAIDS is required.
 
Other Information
•   Interns are not UNAIDS staff members and do not receive remuneration, and UNAIDS does not arrange or provide for travel, visas, etc.
•   Interns must provide a certificate of good health and proof of medical insurance. UNAIDS provides basic group accident insurance.
•   UNAIDS China will issue an authorized evaluation letter at the termination of duty based on supervisor’s performance evaluation
•   The internship duration is three months. Extension for a further three months can be arranged by mutual agreement.
•   Applicants should send a resume and letter of interest in both Chinese and English via email to lyuy@unaids.org including details of the internship programmed applied in the email subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
•   For general information about UNAIDS China, please visit www.unaids.org.cn.