Research and content support: Translate UNHCR media materials (press releases, statements, briefing notes, pamphlets and brochures), policy documents and reports from English to Chinese, and vice versa;
Social media creative content support: support on planning, copywriting and content production of wechat/weibo posts;
Campaigns support: provide timely and qualified assistance to resource mobilization campaigns online and offline;
Partnership support: support the development and maintenance of the partnership database, including prospects/donor information,update of engagement, meeting minutes and other related records.
Partner network support: support overall private sector cooperation action and search information of potential donors and partners;
Undertaking other duties as required by the Supervisor.
A recent graduate (completed studies within 1 year of applying for this internship) or current student in a graduate/undergraduate school programme from a university;
Completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in English language and literature, Translation Studies, Communication Studies, Business and Marketing, etc.;
Fluent in English, proficiency in other languages i.e. French or Arabic is a plus;
Firm commitment to a full-time internship of six months.
The aim of the internship is to provide professional experience in an international organization which is related to and supplements studies or interests in international relations, public international law or other related areas;
The internship provides an opportunity to work in a multi-cultural intergovernmental organization;
UNHCR will provide a food and transportation allowance for interns who do not receive financial support from an outside party.
The internship program is not connected with the recruitment process; nevertheless, UNHCR is willing to provide reference and a fair performance evaluation of the internship for his/her contribution to UNHCR’s work.
Providing support to ongoing projects
Administrative support
Consolidating and sorting data
Working on presentations
Assisting in social media outreach
Assistance in drafting and preparing official documents
Attending and summarizing conferences and meetings
Assistance during conferences
Document, legal and internet research
Compiling statistics
Providing administrative support to ongoing projects
Provide support for computer information systems, website and applications
Install computer application systems software and hardware
Perform troubleshooting for various applications
Assistance during conferences
Compiling statistics
Administrative support
大学学历
具有一年或一年以上相关领域工作经验
流利的中英文书写与表达能力
撰写报告及信函;
适应多元文化工作环境;
责任心强,抗压能力强,按时完成任务,愿意接受工作挑战;
良好的沟通能力。
Academic Relations: Establish and cultivate close relationship with stakeholders from Swiss and Chinese higher educational institutions. Facilitate collaborations and exchanges for students, researchers and professors. Support visiting delegations, professors, administrators, sabbaticals and students.
Project Management: Organize and coordinate delegation visits, events, workshops, presentations and conferences.
Research: Conduct research on Chinese higher education and innovation. Closely follow current trends in the academic field. Prepare and hold presentations introducing Swiss higher education system and other hot topics to students.
Communications & Networking: Represent Swiss universities as ambassador at student fairs, educational conferences and respond to queries and requests relating to the educational field. Support, strengthen and expand the Swiss Alumni network in China.
Swiss (with official residence in Switzerland) or Chinese citizenship
Bachelor and master’s students and graduates (start of internship within 1 year after graduation), preferably from a Swiss university or university of applied sciences
Knowledge of the higher education environment in Switzerland and China preferred
Prior experience in event organization and/or project management in a similar field preferred
Strong competency in research and writing
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; avid networker and enthusiastic presenter
Proactive, reliable, independent, organized, service-oriented, team player
Enthusiasm for swissnex China’s mission as well as strong interest in science and technology
Proficiency in Microsoft Office as well as knowledge of international social media landscape
Excellent written and oral command of English; intermediate level in Mandarin and knowledge of a Swiss National language (German, French, Italian or Romansh) highly preferred
Please note that the conditions of employment are local, no expatriate contract.
Please note that costs for accommodation and traveling as well as expenses related to visa and working/residence permit are to be borne by the candidate and will not be covered or reimbursed by the employer.