Protocol Intern

About the role

The United Nations Resident Coordinator Office in Beijing is seeking a motivated Protocol Intern for a six‑month, full‑time, unpaid internship. The intern will work under the UN Partnership and Financing Officer, supporting protocol‑related engagements with government counterparts and high‑level delegations.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare draft Note Verbales to ministries, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to support the RCO and UN Country Team mandates.
• Engage with government counterparts on practical protocol issues, contributing to the implementation of the Cooperation Framework.
• Assist the UN Country Team with protocol‑related requests and provide logistical and substantive support for incoming high‑level UN delegations.

Required profile

• Enrolled in or completed a graduate programme, or in the final year of a bachelor’s programme.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Chinese; French is a working language of the UN Secretariat.
• Proficiency with standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams.

Required skills

• MS Word
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Teams