Intern UN-SPIDER Beijing Office

Job Description:

Work Location
Beijing, China

Expected duration
3 months with an opportunity for extension

Duties and Responsibilities
Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) Vienna, Bonn, and Beijing. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of Scientific Affairs Officer, United Nations Platform for Space-based Information for Disaster Management and Emergency Response ,UN-SPIDER in Beijing China .The UN-SPIDER programme is achieving this by focusing on being a gateway to space information for disaster management support, by serving as a bridge to connect the disaster management, risk management and space communities and by being a facilitator of capacity-building and institutional strengthening, in particular for developing countries. UN-SPIDER is being implemented as an open network of providers of space-based solutions to support disaster management activities. Besides Vienna (where UNOOSA is located), the programme also has an office in Bonn, Germany as well as an office in Beijing, China.For more information on UNOOSA, please visit: www.unoosa.org The daily responsibilities of the intern will depend on their academic background, skills, and the ongoing activities of the Office. For this term, the intern will primarily support preparations for the International Conference on Space-based Technologies for Climate and Disaster Resilience - "Resilient Futures: Harnessing Space Technologies for Climate and Disaster Resilience in Asia-Pacific 2026". Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Assisting the Conference Secretariat in preparing and maintaining event materials, agendas, and background documents. * Designing and updating outreach materials (flyers, posters, digital banners, name badges, etc.) using Canva and other design tools. * Supporting the maintenance and regular updates of the conference website, including uploading content, managing event news, and ensuring consistency of information. * Assisting in communications with conference partners, speakers, and participants via email and online platforms. * Supporting data collection and analysis related to conference participants, partners, and outcomes. * Drafting and formatting outreach materials such as information notes, newsletters, and social media posts. * Preparing visual content (infographics, charts, graphs, short video clips, or multimedia posts) to highlight UN-SPIDER activities and conference updates. * Performing ad hoc research and assisting in report preparation as required. The internship is UNPAID and interns work five days per week (full time - 40 hours) unless other arrangements are requested during the interview and agreed to by the hiring office. Remote work is possible.

Qualifications/special skills
The basic education required is HS Diploma. Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have recently completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have recently completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's degree or equivalent). Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work.experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master's or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have recently completed a Bachelor's, Master's or PH.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. Experience using graphic design tools (e.g., Canva or similar) Familiarity with Disaster Risk Management and a strong interest in disaster risk reduction and early warning systems Proficiency in standard computer software applications Experience in organizing events such as trainings and workshops Experience with Content Management Systems is considered an asset Be computer literate in standard software applications; proficiency in preparing spreadsheets Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master's or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor's, Master's or PH.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

Additional Information
A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The Cover Note must include: *Degree Programme (What are you currently studying?) *Graduation Date (When will you graduate or when did you graduate from the programme?) *Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship. *Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme. In your online Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references. Due to the high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted. The United Nations believes that an inclusive culture attracts the best talent and encourages all qualified applicants, regardless of gender, disability, sexual orientation, cultural or religious backgrounds, to apply.

Intern Specific text
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS