THE PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT (HK) FOUNDATION

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THE PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT (HK) FOUNDATION
UNDP PDF Internship
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Content

• Overview
• Eligibility
• Financial Assistance
• Insurance
• Assignment and Duration
• Pre-departure trainings and activities
• Application Process
• Frequently Asked Questions

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Overview

• The Peace and Development Foundation (PDF) is the
  official partner in Hong Kong of the United
  Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in China.
• In cooperation with the UNDP, the PDF is mandated
  to engage in advocacy and awareness raising,
  capacity building, and fundraising for the UNDP,
  in relation to issues of human development and
  climate change in Hong Kong, the Peal River
  Delta, and Mainland China.
• The UNDP is the United Nations global
  development network, advocating for change and
  connecting countries to knowledge, experience and
  resources to help build a better life. It is on
  the ground in 166 countries, working on solutions
  to global and national development challenges.

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Overview

• The UNDP-PDF (United Nations Development
  Programme-Peace and Development
  Foundation) Internship Programme is an unique
  opportunity for university students in HK to gain
  working experience at UN agencies, and develop a
  better understanding of the United Nations
  global commitments and its work in China.
• Through this programme, interns will
• 1. Be exposed to UNDPs development activities,
  thematic priorities, and technical cooperation
  practices.
• 2. Have an opportunity to apply their studies in
  a practical setting
• 3. Acquire project implementing skills for the
  development of their future career.
• 4. Have an opportunity to work in Mainland
  China.
• 5. Develop networks and lasting friendships with
  their mainland counterparts.

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Eligibility

• As a minimum requirement, applicants must be
• 1. Enrolled in a full-time university degree
  programme in Hong Kong, at the time of
  application and during the internship.
• 2. Currently enrolled in a postgraduate degree
  programme, or in a final year undergraduate
  degree programme and holding an offer to commence
  a graduate degree after the summer internship.
• 3. A Hong Kong resident.
• 4. Able to communicate fluently in English.
  Knowledge of Mandarin Chinese or any other
  working language of the United Nations is
  considered an asset.
• 5. Good research and analytical skills, good
  drafting and language skills, excellent
  communication and interpersonal skills, good IT
  skills.

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Eligibility

• Applications for the UNDP- PDF Internship
  Programme is very competitive, and candidates are
  chosen from a rigorous, open and above selection
  procedure.
• The applications will be considered according to
  programme priorities of the UNDP in China
• 1. Relevance of the Applicants academic
  qualifications
• 2. Relevant skills and ability to contribute
• 3. Motivation and willing to work hard
• Applicants who are not in a field of study of
  direct relevance may still be considered if it
  can be demonstrated that the Applicant will
  benefit from the assignment and can make a
  contribution to the project.

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Financial Assistance

• The Internship Programme is unpaid. However, the
  PDF will provide financial support for living and
  travel allowance in Beijing for all interns.
• Interns are responsible for arranging their own
  travel to Beijing and find accommodation there.
• The United Nations Country Office will assist the
  Intern in obtaining a visa if required.
• If project-related travel within the country is
  requested by UNDP during the internship period,
  per diem and travel costs shall be covered by
  UNDP.
• The PDF will assist in making recommendations and
  providing documentation where necessary.

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Insurance

• The UNDP and the PDF accept no responsibility for
  costs or hardships arising from illness or
  accidents incurred during the internship.
• Interns must carry adequate travel and life
  insurance.
• Interns are responsible for arranging and
  covering their own medical insurance, and proof
  of medical coverage must be provided before the
  internship commences.

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Assignment and Duration

• Assignments may vary in length and tasks,
  depending on availability, skills and academic
  requirements, as well as the need of the Office
  of UNDP China.
• Internships are full time (8 hours/day, 5
  days/week), and last for between a minimum of 3
  months and a maximum of 6 months.
• Interns are required to submit an exit report to
  PDF after the end of their internship within 31
  days after the end of the internship. Failing to
  do so will result in a return of internship
  allowance to the sponsor.

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Assignment and Duration

• UNDP-PDF Interns have been placed with the
  various teams within the UNDP, including the
• China-Africa Business Council
• Energy and Environment Team
• Social Economic Development Team
• South-South Cooperation
• Governance and Gender Team
• Greater Tumen River Initiative Secretariat
• Media and Communication Team
• Procurement Team
• Finance Team
• Human Resources Department.

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Assignment and Duration

• In the past interns have been assigned various
  tasks including
• Supporting the assigned team leader and
  members
• Compiling briefings and educational kits
• Assisting in drafting and preparing official
  documents
• Organising training, workshops, bilateral or
  multilateral meetings
• Coordinating press conferences and media
  events
• Document, legal and internet research and
  interviews
• Evaluation of projects
• Media Analysis
• General administrative tasks, as required.

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Pre-Departure Trainings and Activities

• To prepare the interns ahead of their internship,
  the selected interns will undergo pre-departure
  briefings organised by the PDF. These will
  introduce the interns to the United Nations,
  including developing an understanding of the
  history, structure of the United Nations and its
  Agencies, as well as the Millennium Development
  Goals and other issues related to the UN Agencies
  to which the interns are assigned.
• Interns will also be encouraged to research in
  advance to enhance their learning experience and
  help prepare them for their internship.
• Interns can also visit PDF website
  http//www.unpdf.hk/

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Pre-Departure Trainings and Activities

• Before and after their internship, Interns get
  invitations to attend related events organised by
  the PDF, so they can be informed of the work of
  the UNDP and the PDF, and learn about the issues
  of concern for the internship.
• Upon completion of the internship, Interns
  automatically become part of the UNDP-PDF Intern
  Alumni Network. The network is intended to be
  informal, and the purpose is to keep the interns
  informed of the work in progress of both the UNDP
  and the PDF.
• Furthermore, the network will help the PDF to
  stay in touch with the fellow interns, and to
  participate in future opportunities and
  activities.

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Application Process

• Candidates applying for a particular post must
  submit their applications to their respective
  University Liaison Officers at the Student
  Affairs Office on campus.
• The University Liaison Officers will pre-select
  and short-list the candidates whose application
  will be recommended to PDF for interview.
• Recommendations and notes of interviews for each
  candidate will be sent to the UNDP China Office
  for final selection.
• Please see the Terms of Reference and previous
  interns report for further details regarding the
  positions and interns experience on the
  Internship page of the PDF website
  www.unpdf.hk/internship.htm

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Application Process
Application Dates (subject to change)
15 February Deadline for submission of application
28 February Nominated applications forwarded to the PDF
11 -15 March Interviews of nominated applicants
31 March PDF selection forwarded to UNDP
15 April UNDP selection notification to final candidates
30 April Deadline for acceptance of internship offer
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Frequently Asked Questions

• PDF monthly allowance
• PDF will sponsor about HK6000 every month
  (pro rata)
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• Accommodation and Insurance
• You'll have to act like an adult and arrange air
  travel, accommodation and insurance (make sure
  coverage available in mainland China) yourself.
• It's all part of this internship experience and
  you can write about the challenges and problems
  you face and resolve afterwards.
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• Letter of acceptance
• PDF Executive Officer will get in touch with you
  on sponsorship once you have signed the letter of
  acceptance.
• There are a long line of other candidates waiting
  if you decide you cannot make it. Please reply
  as soon as possible.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• The following web links are for your reference of
  youth accommodation in BJ
• To join YHA China will enjoy discount in youth
  hostels.
• Do bring your student card as you'll benefit from
  many entry discounts in Beijing.
• Please make sure you have all the required
  insurance to work at UNDP China.
• Do have your own cup and drink plenty of water as
  weather is dry and hot in Beijing summer.
• http//q.weibo.com/1851502
• http//www.yhachina.com/topic.php?channelID1topi
  cID203
• http//www.yhachina.com/images/download/yhachina_h
  otels.xls
• http//www.hostelcn.com/acc/58.html (????????)
  close to UNDP and can walk or bike.
• http//www.douban.com/group/topic/23276137/
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Frequently Asked Questions

• Exit Report
• Interns are required to submit an exit report to
  PDF after the end of their internship. Failing to
  do so will result in a return of internship
  allowance to the sponsor.
• The exit report should start with details as
  follows
• Your name
• University
• Degree
• UN Host Agency
• Assignment
• Photos
• Resignation
• If any intern would need to resign before the
  agreed job period, s/he must notify his/her
  supervisor, PDF and career center at university
  with applicable reason by letter, email and
  phone.
• Refund of PDF sponsorship payments would be
  needed if necessary.

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Frequently Asked Questions
Enquiry Should you have any other enquiry,
please email to info_at_unpdf.hk.
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Thank You!
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