Front Office Intern – UN Resident Coordinator System (Beijing)

About the role

The United Nations Resident Coordinator Office in China is seeking a motivated Front Office Intern to support its daily administrative and coordination functions. This six‑month, full‑time, unpaid internship offers a unique opportunity to observe how the UN system operates at the country level and to contribute to the coherence of UN activities in China.

Key responsibilities

• Provide coordination and administrative assistance at the Front Office.
• Finalize, format, and route official correspondences for approval.
• Offer simple translation and interpretation services when needed.
• Support chronological filing, archive management, and maintenance of contact databases.
• Undertake ad‑hoc tasks assigned by the Executive Associate.

Required profile

• Enrolled in or having completed a graduate programme, or in the final year of a first‑degree programme (minimum master’s level).
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Chinese; knowledge of French is advantageous.
• Good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Teams

What we offer

• Full‑time, on‑site experience (5 days a week, 8 hours per day).
• Exposure to UN inter‑agency coordination and strategic planning.
• Learning opportunities under the guidance of senior UN staff.