Language and Desktop Publishing Assistant Intern - Chinese null

Your role

Interns will be responsible for the following duties:

• Learn to facilitate the process of editorial and desktop publishing of UN documents in Chinese; assist in producing camera-ready documents for reproduction by typing, transcribing, editing, and formatting documents, as well as creating tables, graphics, and organizational charts, in desktop publishing layout, by existing guidelines.
• Participate, as a member of a team, in the production of various types of United Nations documentation, by preparing a desktop publishing layout of the final product, in the relevant language, for reproduction in hard copy and electronic dissemination.
• Align bi-texts to support the production of high-quality translation memories for computer-assisted translation (CAT), machine translation (MT), and related workflow improvements.
• Perform other modified text-processing functions developed under the Global Terminology, Reference and Translation Solutions (gText) project or related workflow reviews, and participate in the ongoing modernization process of new work methods.
• Input data into databases and assist in the analysis of data, as well as the preparation of data presentations and reports, for information-sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning, and decision-making.
• Collaborate with team members to perform, under supervision, the full range of office support, administrative, and clerical functions, when required.
• Undertake cross-assignments to perform, under guidance, other language support functions, if required.
• Perform other related work as required, including echelon service and relevant assignments.

Duration: 2-6 months

About you

Qualifications/Special Skills:

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• Be enrolled in or have completed a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
• Be enrolled in or have completed the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent).

Additionally, applicants must:

• Be computer literate in standard word processing and spreadsheet software applications.
• Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
• Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, including a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

Applicants who are children or siblings of a staff member shall not be eligible to apply for an internship at the United Nations. Applicants must be students in the final year of their first university degree (bachelor's 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.

Applicants should have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.

Knowledge and skills in database maintenance and drafting statistics reports are desirable. 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 desirable.

Languages:

Fluency in Chinese which must be the candidate's main language and fluency in English is required. Knowledge of a third official language would be an asset. The official languages of the United Nations are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.

Intern Specific text:

The United Nations does not financially remunerate interns. 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.

Benefits

The internship is unpaid, full-time.

If you join as a full-time employee, you will get the following benefits:

• Holidays and leave
• Health insurance
• Retirement pension
• Tax exemption
• Allowances
• Discover the invaluable experiences, skills gained, and career-boosting opportunities throughout the journey.

Training & development

During the internship, interns will gain hands-on experience in editorial and desktop publishing of UN documents, data analysis, and modern text-processing techniques. As an intern, you'll also develop skills in teamwork, administrative functions, and supporting high-quality translation processes.

Career progression

You will be allowed to work with the United Nations people. As part of their team, working directly with outstanding and inspiring career professionals and senior management, you will be exposed to high-profile conferences, participate in meetings, and contribute to analytical work and organizational policy of the United Nations. Initially, you will take on the amount of responsibility you can shoulder; the growth potential, however, is yours to develop.

How to apply

Special Notice:

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?)
• List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in.
• List your top three areas of interest.
• Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship.
• Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• youtube.com/unitednations
• careers.un.org/payandbenefits
• careers.un.org/job-level CP