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

The UNAIDS team provides technical, policy and management advice to the various partners involved in the AIDS response and proactively facilitates the development of networks to enhance the contributions of partners at all levels. The intern will mainly assist UNAIDS China office to carry out tasks relating to coordination of the UN Joint Programme and advocacy.

Duties and Accountabilities

Selection Criteria:

•    Students that are currently registered in a university programme at a recognized post-secondary institution majored in Public Health, Medical English, Social Science, or a related specialized fields are welcome to apply;

•    Good knowledge on HIV prevention and control, and strong analytical and summary skills of programs in the response to HIV;

•    Excellent PowerPoint, PDF, Excel, Internet and academic research skills;

•    The ability to communicate ideas clearly and confidently with teamwork spirits;

•    Fluency in English and Chinese (reading, writing and speaking) is essential to produce concise written and oral reports;

•    Experience of internship is preferred.

•    Minimum 4 days per week working for UNAIDS.