General
Description of assignment title
Assistant, Front Office
Assignment country
China
Duty stations
Beijing
Work location
On UN premises
Expected start date
11/20/2026
Duration
12 months (with possibility of extension)
Sustainable Development Goal
- Partnerships for the goals
Host entity
UNRCO
Modality
Onsite
Type
National
Volunteer category
Associate UCoS from Apr2026
Work schedule
Full-time
Number of Assignments
1
Details
Mission and objectives
The UN Resident Coordinator leads the UN Country Team in China, including all the UN entities present in China, and represents the UN Secretary General to the Government of China. The purpose of the Resident Coordinator system (RC system) is to bring together the different UN agencies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operational activities at the country level, helping the UN to be a more relevant and reliable partner for governments.
Context
The UN Resident Coordinators System (RCS) ensures the coordination of all UN organizations dealing with operational activities for development and aims to bring together different UN organizations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operational activities at the country level. The RCS encompasses the UN Resident Coordinator (UNRC), the UN Country Team (UNCT) and the Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO). The UN Resident Coordinator leads the UNCT to deliver together more coherent, effective and efficient support in China. The RCO supports the role and functions of the UN Resident Coordinator and provides inter-agency coordination support to the UNCT and its various inter-agency working mechanisms and groups. Critical functions of the RCO include: strategic analysis, planning and positioning of the country team; preparation and monitoring of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF); support to joint UN programming and operations management; policy guidance; joint advocacy and communications in order to enhance UN coherence and improve overall programme impact of the UN System in China.
The RCO/UNCT is coordinating to implement UNSDCF, which needs strong partnership, advocacy and collaboration with stakeholders. The UNRC/RCO are closely engaged with these stakeholders to further enhance development work in China. The RCO is looking for a motivated candidate to join the team on a full-time basis and support the Front Office in assisting the UNRC and RCO.
The position will provide the successful candidate with a unique opportunity to learn about how the UN system operates at the country level. Among others, the candidate will: actively engage in supporting high-level meetings and activities of the UN; learn about the functions and roles of a wide range of UN organizations; gain insight into the UNSDCF implementation process; and become familiar with how the UN interacts with different stakeholders.
Task description
Under the direct supervision of the Executive Associate to the UNRC, the UNV will:
- Coordinate basic logistics for RC to attend meetings and events
- Administrative assistance at the Front Office
- Support document final formatting, approval and archive according to office standards
- Provide simple translation/interpretation services when necessary
- Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.
Eligibility criteria
Age
18 - 80
Required experience
1 month
Donor priorities
Nationality
Candidate must be a national, legal resident or hold refugee status in the country of assignment.
Additional eligibility criteria
As this assignment is funded by CYVA, specific eligibility criteria apply. Candidates must be Chinese nationals affiliated with a university participating in CYVA’s programme.
Assignment requirements
Relevant experience
1 month
Languages
- Chinese, Level: Native language, Required
- English, Level: Working knowledge, Required
Required education level
Secondary education
Competencies and values
- Accountability
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Creativity
- Judgement and decision-making
- Planning and organising
- Professionalism
- Self-management
Skills and experience
- At least three months’ experience in offices with international set-up.
- Experience in protocol and archive of official documents is desirable.
- Experience with other UN agencies, international organizations and/or non-governmental organizations would be considered as an asset.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Familiar with MS Office and Outlook.
Area(s) of expertise
Administration, Communication, advocacy, public information
Driving license
Other information
Volunteerism is understood as a wide range of activities undertaken of free will, for the general public good, for which monetary reward is not the principal motivating factor.
Living conditions and remarks
The duty station of the national UN Volunteer is located in Beijing. The volunteer will receive a standard volunteer living allowance (VLA) as well as other entitlements. You can check full entitlements at the duty station at https://app.unv.org/calculator.
The complete UN Volunteer Conditions of Service is available at https://explore.unv.org/cos.
As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials.
Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements
Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy
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