Position: Intern

Location: Beijing, China

Sector: Culture Sector

Duration: 6 Months, starting from 29 August, 2022

Deadline for submission: 19 August, 2022

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·Full time postgraduate or Ph.D. student at a University or equivalent institution. 

·Excellent command of English (oral and written).

·Good sense of teamwork, adaptability, and commitment to assigned tasks.

·Good computer and IT skills and experience in using Office software packages.

·Good communication skills, including writing skills.

·Majoring in culture-related fields (heritage, art history, architecture, archaeology, tourism, etc.). Mastering one language of East Asia countries (Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, Chinese) would be an asset.

 Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Specialist for Culture, the contractor will perform the following functions:

·Assist in the implementation of cultural projects and activities related to preservation and management of cultural and natural heritage, safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage and cultural & creative industries, with particular focus on "Conservation and Management of World Heritage Sites in China (Phase IV)".

·Assist with drafting, translation, editing and proof-reading of project-related documents, speeches, press-releases and reports.

·Provide assistance to administrative tasks including travel arrangements, coordination & communication, preparation of culture events, documentation and filing system etc.

·Undertake other tasks that may be assigned by the Supervisor.

 Important

·The aim of the internship is to provide you with professional experience in an international organization which relates to and supplements your studies.

·This internship offers you the opportunity to work in a multicultural, intergovernmental organization.

·As the internship programme is not connected with the recruitment process, the grating of an internship should not be interpreted in any way as a preliminary step towards employment at the Secretariat.

If you possess the above qualifications and are interested in the position offered, please submit your CV and Cover Letter in English to Beijing.culture@unesco.org.