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Coordinator, Participant Engagement and Service

Posting Title: Coordinator, Participant Engagement and Service

Department/Office: China Operations

Location: Shanghai

 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Participant Engagement and Service Coordinator for China will be responsible for engaging prospects in the UN Global Compact recruitment pipeline and helping more responsible businesses from the country join the movement. The coordinator will report to the Participant Engagement Manager and as a member of a team that collaborates closely with the marketing team and PE team. Their main responsibility will be to deal with the administration process when engaging and recruiting companies based in China, encouraging them to join the UNGC,dealing with the application process as well as all the necessary support to our participants. The overall objective is to scale the global collective impact of business sustainability and contribute to the delivery of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. By helping businesses join up and efficiently access this support, the Coordinator will enable them to more effectively shape their business strategies to help the world meet the Sustainable Development Goals while also delivering strong business results.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
● Support Participate & Engagement Team complete various administrative tasks together (including company liaison, prospects’ information management, promotion of value propositions, etc.)
● Support business participants with ongoing administration and customer support: application review, onboarding, annual reporting, maintaining and updating company profile/contact info, logo requests, etc.
● Engage prospects in China to establish correspondence to get familiarized with the UN Global Compact and understand its impactful activities that will enable business delivery of the relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals.
● Attract businesses to join the UNGC through effective communication of the value and support that the UN Global Compact delivers to business participants.
● Assist the team in implementing a country growth plan, encompassing strategies for following up with prospects, all in accordance with the impact goals of the UNGC.
● Support the planning and logistics of offline and online activities and events, collecting feedback to provide valuable insights to the UNGC team.
● Actively utilize processes, tools, and capabilities to enhance the efficiency of Participant Engagement and increase overall satisfaction of participating companies.


Results Expected
● Meet ambitious recruitment and retention targets for businesses covering domestic companies, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), multinational subsidiaries in China, etc.

● Assist in generating new recruitment opportunities to fuel growth of business joining the UNGC.

● According to the process, ensure the fluency and conformity of various administrative processes before, during and after the participants’ joining process.

● Prioritize prospect lists and provide relevant and updated information for key next steps.
● Support PE Manager in recruitment activities.

● Support team projects as required.


CORE VALUES
Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; and remains calm in stressful situations.
Integrity: Demonstrates the values of the United Nations in daily activities and behaviors; acts without consideration of personal gain; resists undue political pressure in decision-making; does not abuse power or authority; stands by decisions that are in the Organization's interest, even if they are unpopular; and takes prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behavior.
Passion: Shows an unwavering enthusiasm for their profession, evident in their commitment to excellence and a proactive approach to challenges; brings a contagious energy to the work, inspiring colleagues and driving innovation; contributes unique zeal to our dynamic team and makes a lasting impact on collective success.


EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
● An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, management, economics, political science, social science or related field.
● 2-4 years of experience in management, sales & marketing, client support. Experience working on issues related to corporate sustainability is preferred. Experience working with stakeholder groups in the region is preferred.
● Excellent communication and organizational skills in English, with the ability to coordinate resources effectively.
● In-depth understanding of corporate social responsibility, sustainable development goals, ESG(Environmental, Social and Governance)and the United Nations Global Compact and its Ten Principles.
● Team player with the ability to coordinate work in a multicultural environment.
● Proficient in office software, including but not limited to Microsoft Office tools, CRM tools like Salesforce, etc.


RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Please include the following materials in both English and Chinese in your email submission to chinahr@unglobalcompact.org with the subject heading “Coordinator, Participant Engagement and Service_Name_Academic/educational background”

1. Cover Letter

2. Resume/CV
● Applications will be accepted until 15 March 2024.
● Expected start date: 1st April 2024 (negotiable).
● This is a consultant opportunity with Foundation for the Global Compact.

● Given the anticipated volume of submissions, only highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. No phone calls or unsolicited emails outside of the submission process.


The Foundation for the Global Compact is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The Foundation for the Global Compact recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested.




Senior Manager – Communications and Media Relations

Posting Title: Senior Manager – Communications and Media Relations

DEPARTMENT/OFFICE:          China Operations

DUTY STATION:                       Shanghai, China

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Manager, Communications and Media Relations will provide senior-level expertise, strategic advice and hands-on support for the UN Global Compact in China on communications and media relations.  He or she will be responsible for driving media relations, marketing and communications strategy as well as the conducting daily communications tasks of the UN Global Compact in China. The role will involve hands-on tasks on  news and communications, marketing and media relations including adapting UN Global Compact’s global content for a Chinese audience, writing regional and local news stories or publication on the Chinese websites,  set up a database and maintaining and nurturing media contacts,  feeding  traditional media and social media channels with compelling content, pitching stories to media organizations and communications networks to maximize the impact,  reach and reputation of our work.

As a skilled writer and experienced communications specialist, the senior manager is expected to play a key role in building media and journalist’s networks and collaborate closely with press and media from and present in China, to substantially elevate media coverage and communications channels and impact of UN Global Compact in China. This position reports directly to the Head of China Office of UN Global Compact with a dotted line to the Chief of Communications in New York.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Responsible for drafting and forming a media and communications strategy for UNGC operations in China, with the objective of enhancing publicity and brand exposure of UNGC in the Chinese market targeting key stakeholders;

·       Build a media and communications work plan with roadmap and approaches and identify tools and resources suitable for the Chinese business and sustainability context;

·       Prepares and disseminates diverse information products; researches, drafts and edits information materials (press releases, press briefing material, presentation decks, speeches, op-eds);

·       Write, edit and update the visual and editorial content for UN Global Compact’s Chinese official website and social media, including but not limited to translating global news from English to Chinese; writing  news stories about regional and local activities;

·       Write and produce current social media accounts in Chinese on daily basis, including UNGC public WeChat account and UNGC LinkedIn account in Chinese;

·       Identify and open new social media channels for UNGC in China to feature UNGC’ and action platform’s main output, deliverables and activities to reach larger company and stakeholder’ base;

·       Performs general media liaison/ duties, keeping the media informed of the activities of the UNGC, including by: a) organizing press conferences, arranging interviews, and formulating and provide input to answers to questions from all types of media, b) proactively building, expanding and maintaining UNGC’s network of media contacts in China and broader Asia region;

·       Reach out and establish a UNGC media network and develops strategic partnerships with key constituencies to elicit support and maximize impact of activities. Regularly update and communicate with media outlet focal points to increase news coverage on UNGC and its work. Build and maintain media outlets and journalists contact database;

·       Under guidance, organize press conference and news briefing, media roundtable to support Head of China office  to promote the priorities of UN Global Compact on the ground;

·       Create, develop and edit visual designs and editorial content for talking points, key messages, delivering marketing campaigns, press conference and events, in accordance with UN Global Compact’s design standards and national intellectual property regulations;

·       Compile, write, edit, design and market UN Global Compact’s official research outcomes and other strategic publications;

·       Leverage internal and external capacity and partners  to develop print products and digital flyers customized to audiences in the Chinese business context;

·       Liaise regularly with the Communications team in NY and cascade/translate/adapt international content for use in China to drive impact;

·       Support China office and collaborate with relevant colleagues on outreach activities, recruitment campaigns and strategic events for UN Global Compact’s work in China by incorporating suitable and specialized content elements and drive media participation and coverage.

·       Perform other tasks as assigned;

·       Approximately 10% travel intensity.


Results Expected

The Senior Manager, Communications and Media Relations, will develop and manage media and communications strategy and implementation as part of China operations team. Under the supervision of Head of China office and in close liaison with communications team at UNGC HQ in New York, he or she will be instrumental to build strong external communications for UNGC in China to ensure contents are updated and tailored to Chinese business and stakeholder groups through both traditional and new media channels and maximize UNGC’s brand and activities exposure in Chinese market. The Senior Manager also supports localization of global content and news and support the promotion of key UNGC workstreams in the region. UNGC’s brand and publicity shall be greatly enhanced as reflected by increasing number and frequency of coverage in the press and media in China and the region.


Core Values:

·       Integrity: Demonstrates the values of the United Nations in daily activities and behaviors; acts without consideration of personal gain; resists undue political pressure in decision-making; does not abuse power or authority; stands by decisions that are in the Organization's interest, even if they are unpopular; and takes prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behavior.

·       Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; and remains calm in stressful situations.

·       Respect for Diversity: Works effectively with people from all backgrounds; treats all people with dignity and respect; treats men and women equally; shows respect for and understanding of diverse points of view and demonstrates this understanding in daily work and decision-making, examines own biases and behaviors to avoid stereotypical responses, and does not discriminate against any individual or group.


EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

·       Education

Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent degree) in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations or related field. A first-level university degree in the specified fields in combination with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

·       Work Experience

A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in journalism, communications, marketing or public relations is required. Experience working with national or international media outlets and international multi-culture organization is preferred. Experience in writing news articles on issues related to or knowledge of international affairs, corporate sustainability and ESG issues is desirable. Experience with the United Nations Common System is a plus.

·       Languages

Proficiency in both spoken English and Chinese is required for this position. Outstanding writing skills in Chinese is a must.


Competencies:

• Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to particular sector, functional area or other specialized field. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to assist with data collection using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities.

•Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

•Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.


RECRUITMENT PROCESS

·       Job Duration: Initial 12 months with possibility of extension based on performance review.

·       Probation Period: 6 months.

·       Please include the following materials in both English and Chinese in your e-mail submission to chinahr@unglobalcompact.org with the subject heading


  “Senior Manager Communications and Media Relations”:


1.        Cover Letter

2.        Resume/CV

3.       1-2 Programme/Project/Training Implementation Examples (highly recommended)


·       Applications will be accepted until 1 April 2024.  
·       Expected start date: 15 April. 2024 (negotiable).
·       Given the anticipated volume of submissions, only highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. No phone calls or unsolicited emails outside of the submission process.


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Programme Intern

Programme Intern 

 

Posting title: Programme Intern

 

Location: Shanghai/Beijing with hybrid format (in-person and online)

 

Duties and Responsibilities 

● Support the management and delivery of UN Global Compact’s capacity building programme in China, with focus areas of sustainable development, climate action, gender equality, and innovation

● Support content localization of resources on the UN Global Compact Academy

● Support the planning and logistics of offline and online activities and events 

● Support research, media analysis, content development and localization, outreach, social media and communications, and some administrative works

 

Educational and Professional Experience Requirements

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements: 

● A first-level university degree in international development, business administration, management, social science, climate action, gender studies, innovation, or a related field

● Enrolled in a postgraduate or doctor program, or last year of an undergraduate program during the whole duration of the internship 

● Previous professional/internship experience in a desired field is a good add-on, especially in sustainable development and ESG

● Familiarity with SBTi, WEPs, ESG rating system and other corporate sustainability principles, initiatives and tools will be an asset

● Basic image, video editing, and design knowledge and skills would be a good add-on 

● Proficiency in both English and Chinese is required

 

Application details 

● Duration: 3 months, 4 days full-time per week as a minimum

● Position available for immediate start

● This is an unpaid internship. Candidates are responsible for arranging their own accommodation, transportation, and insurance

● Please include the following application materials in email submission to ungc.china@unglobalcompact.org with the subject heading “Internship - Programme - Your name-Year of Graduation”:

- Resume/CV (Chinese and English)

- Cover Letter (stating why and how you will fit in this internship)

● Only highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews

Programs Development and Business Insights

Posting Title: Senior Manager, Programs Development and Business Insights

Department/Office:  China Operations

Location: Shanghai, China

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Manager, Programs Development and Business Insights will be working under China operations team under the supervision of Head, China office of UN Global Compact. The Senior Manager will be responsible for leading the development of programs with a view to address sustainability challenges and deepen corporate engagement in China. The Senior Manager will also act as research lead to lead research projects, draft reports, lead the sustainability related publications and business insights briefs on key sectors or topics. 

 

The Senior Manager takes the overall responsibility for developing the sustainability programs including environmental, social and governance aspects and ten principles of Global Compact, previous experiences on executive training programs are a plus.

 

A proven track record of research and program development experiences on sustainability related areas are a must. Strong academic and analytical experiences is desirable. The Senior manager will report to Head, China office of UN Global Compact and work closely with programs team at UNGC headquarters.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Develop a solid Programs Development and Research plan on corporate sustainability for UNGC China covering ESG and ten principles of Global Compact.

 

· Leading the research on corporate sustainability including environmental, social and governance aspects, for example, key indicators on corporate sustainability, analytical report from UNGC’s COP system, and relevant index, matrix and evaluation system for corporate sustainability.

 

· Lead the content design of deliverables, publications, business briefs and thought leadership products from China office. 

 

· Build an expert network composed of thought leaders, academic scholars and relevant stakeholders to provide constant knowledge input to the ongoing research and program design and development. 

 

· Play a crucial role on supporting the analytical framework and evaluation system of recognition program such as SDG pioneer Program in China.

 

· Identify and constantly update the office head with latest trends for research topics with value adding impact on corporations. Drafting quarterly newsletter with quality programmatic contents and key findings to regularly update corporate participants. 

 

· Responsible for analyzing Communications on Progress (COP) data and produce analytical reports. Conduct comparison analysis across countries and sectors. Stay up-to-date of domestic and international ESG disclosure regulations, policies and trends across government, industrial associations and key stakeholder groups and present business insights on regular basis.

 

· Work collaboratively with relevant colleagues and teams to build corporate programmatic engagement plan, execute the plan and report on progress on monthly basis to office head.

 

· Lead content input to thematic event, workshop or consultations to deepen stakeholder engagement.

 

· Provide substantial input to speech writing, report and Talking points drafting and prepare slides on topics under research.

 

· Manage the administrative tasks and coordination associated with program development and research.

 

· Perform other tasks as assigned.

 

· Approximately 10-15% travel intensity.

 

CORE VALUES:

· Integrity: Demonstrates the values of the United Nations in daily activities and behaviors; acts without consideration of personal gain; resists undue political pressure in decision-making; does not abuse power or authority; stands by decisions that are in the Organization's interest, even if they are unpopular; and takes prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behavior.

· Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; and remains calm in stressful situations.

· Respect for Diversity: Works effectively with people from all backgrounds; treats all people with dignity and respect; treats men and women equally; shows respect for and understanding of diverse points of view and demonstrates this understanding in daily work and decision-making, examines own biases and behaviors to avoid stereotypical responses, and does not discriminate against any individual or group.


EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

· Education: Master’s degree (or international equivalent) preferable in the environmental science, climate science, business administration or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

· Work experience:  10 years of progressively responsible experience in climate/environmental science and/or project management is required. Experience on research and development is desired.

· Strong Analytical skills. A wide academic network is desirable. Knowledge and experience working on corporate sustainability (Environmental, Social and Governance issues) in a multi-culture organization is a plus. 

· Outstanding writing skills in both English and Chinese. Experience in writing analytical reports and programmatic documents and presentations is desirable.

· Good communication, inter-personal and time management skills are a must.

· Well-organized, result-oriented, multi-tasking work ability and team-player.

· Languages: Fluency in English and Chinese is required.

· Self-driven, can-do, eager-to-learn, self-adaptiveness and details-oriented attitudes.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office software and virtual conference technology.


COMPETENCIES:

• Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to particular sector, functional area or other specialized field. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to assist with data collection using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. 

 

• Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.


•Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.


• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

•Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.


RECRUITMENT PROCESS

· Job Duration: Initial 12 months with possibility of extension based on performance review.

· Probation Period: Max 3 months.

· Please include the following materials in both English and Chinese in your e-mail submission to chinahr@unglobalcompact.org with the subject heading “Senior Manager, Programs Development and Business Insights”: 

1. Cover Letter

2. Resume/CV

3. Portfolio on past research and programmatic achievements (highly recommended)

· Applications will be accepted until 30 Nov 2022.   

· Expected start date: 1 Jan 2024 (negotiable).

· This is a consultant opportunity with Foundation for the Global Compact.

· Given the anticipated volume of submissions, only highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. No phone calls or unsolicited emails outside of the submission process.

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联合国全球契约组织实习生 - 企业招募团队

Position: Participant and Engagement Intern

Location:  Shanghai, China (offline)


BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the collective plan of global commitments required to end extreme poverty and hunger, tackle climate change and create a more peaceful, just, and equitable world by 2030. This is a significant multi-stakeholder effort which cannot be delivered by Governments and Civil Society alone. The actions, innovations and finances of the private sector are critical to our ability to deliver.

This is where the UN Global Compact comes in: we are the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative with over 17,000 participating companies in 162 countries, and 70 Local Networks around the world. We enable and support companies across all sectors, geographies and sizes in their efforts to be more responsible and sustainable, and help the world achieve the SDGs.

We are an ambitious team, energised by our mission of mobilizing a global movement of responsible companies and organizations to create the world we want. Our ambition is to accelerate and scale the collective global impact of business by upholding the Ten Principles and delivering the SDGs through accountable companies and ecosystems that enable change.

We are looking for the Intern to help support this impact in China where there is an enormous opportunity to achieve the SDGs.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

●    Supports outreach and engagement in China through presentations, public engagements, marketing partnerships, etc. to extend the awareness and reach of the UN Global Compact among relevant business audiences;

●   Assistant to attract businesses to join the UNGC through effective communication of the value and support that the UN Global Compact delivers to business participants;

●    Assists in onboarding new business participants, supporting them to make the most use of their participation in the UN Global Compact;

●    Supports in conducting marketing related researches and paperworks to support outreach and engagement campaigns;

●    Helps business participants with ongoing administration and customer support: application review, onboarding, annual reporting, maintaining and updating company profile/contact info, logo requests, etc.


SKILLS AND CAPACITIES

● Passion for client service and client impact;

● Analyze marketing reports to highlight opportunities and trends relevant to B2B channels;

● Ability to communicate persuasively in written form to help engage at scale;

● Create and manage content and digital advertising channels with agencies and accelerators, subject matter experts;

● Essential communications and analytics tools:  Excel, PowerPoint, Word;

● Proven experience in analyzing data to extract insight around engagement results, client satisfaction, and client understanding, as well as the impact of UN Global Compact activities, and key sustainability trends;


EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:  

● A first-level university degree in business administration, management, marketing, social science or a related field;

● Enrolled at least in an undergraduate program, the graduate program is preferred;  

● Enrolled in the final academic year of undergraduate/graduate program during internship fulfilment;  

● Previous work experience in the desired fields is a good add-on, preferably marketing or sales-related jobs;

● Proficiency in English and Chinese is required.


APPLICATION DETAILS:  

● Duration: 3 months;  

● Starting date: As soon as possible

● This is an unpaid internship and insurance needs to be self-handled;  

● Please include the following application materials in email submission to ungc.china@unglobalcompact.org with the subject heading “Internship - Participant and Engagement - Your name-Year of Graduation ”:

         - Resume/CV (bilingual)

         - Cover Letter (stating why and how you will fit in this internship)

● Only highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.



Consultant, Climate and Environment Programme

Posting Title: Consultant, Climate and Environment Programme

Location: Shanghai, China

Application Due Date: 30 August 2023

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Consultant, Climate and Environment Program will be working under China Liaison Office and responsible for strategically planning and executing the climate and environment related accelerators and programmes in China to systematically take into account the Global and China Strategy, corporate demands, and international and national priorities. The Consultant will be taking the overall responsibility for developing programmatic offerings, rolling out programmes as planned, engaging participants, supporting new recruits, creating programmatic contents, measuring progress, evaluating programmatic results, and reporting on the progress and outcomes. The Consultant additionally needs to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve the success of the programmes as well as the impact of programmatic work of the UNGC. The role will support the membership growth plan and help engage more businesses from China committed to the global corporate sustainability movement and take collective actions towards the goals set forth in the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda and Paris Agreement.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Develop and execute a programmatic strategy and plan in the area of climate and environment catering for the Chinese market and national priorities based on corporate actual needs.

- Support and localize global programmes and initiatives in the areas of climate and environment into Chinese market, translate and develop associated materials to engage Chinese audiences for participation and accelerate their corporate climate actions.

- Lead the execution of Climate Ambition Accelerator program in China. Track, monitor and report on progress.

- Work across internal functions involving Participant Engagement, Marketing, Events, Communication teams to incorporate the concrete plans on climate for lead generation, participant recruitment, fund-raising, thought leadership and impact enhancement as an important segment of the programmatic design.

- Develop and manage the programme development, operationalization documents, implementation timelines, and regular reports on programmatic progress under climate and environment portfolio.

- Liaise with internal and external key stakeholders, including internal function teams, Local Networks, and partners to collaborate on development, roll-out and improvement of climate subject programmes in China.

- Coordinate, connect, nurture and support pragramme participants to ensure active engagement, robust networking and timely updates to generate collective impact on climate.

- Organize thematic event under climate and environment work stream to deepen stakeholder engagement.

- Research and analyze to generate inputs and contents to be incorporated into the programmatic materials in both on-paper and electronic formats. Lead the draft of reports under climate and environment themes.

- Plan and execute the budget plan for delivering the programmes, and ensure the alignment of the programmatic implementation with the financial plan.

- Plan, manage and follow up measurement, monitoring and evaluation processes to ensure the effective programmes with expected deliverables, and execute calibration actions whenever deviations occur.

- Collect, manage and analyze the data, feedback and metrics collection to generate programmatic documents for internal reporting and review.

- Utilize, distill and organize programmatic outcomes and deliverables to develop the climate subject training materials to support Academy and other capacity building and training plans.

- Manage the preparation of meeting minutes, summary reports, presentations and other written documents needed for implementing the programmes.

- Provide substantial input to speech writing and drafting talking points and prepare slides on climate topics.

- Manage the administrative tasks and coordination associated with the climate programmatic implementation.

- Perform other tasks as assigned.

- Approximately 15-20% travel intensity.

 

RESULTS EXPECTED

Overall, the Consultant will be responsible for designing, localizing, developing, implementing, measuring and improving the climate subject programmes to suit corporate needs in China and provide programmatic service to businesses for accelerating the collective climate actions. The results expected may include the increased number of participants participated in Climate related programmes notably Climate ambition accelerators, new Chinese prospects and recruits into the UNGC as members, tangible deliverables and reports developed in the area of climate and environment, and the measurable impacts of the programmes.

 

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

- Education: Master’s degree (or international equivalent) preferable in the environmental science, climate science, engineering, business administration, management, or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

- Work experience:  5-7 years of progressively responsible experience in climate/environmental science and/or project management is required. Experience on stakeholder relations and engagement is desired.

- Knowledge and experience working on corporate sustainability and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) in a multi-culture organization. First-hand experience working in and/or pragmatic understanding of both public and private sectors is a strong desirable.

- Outstanding writing skills in both English and Chinese. Experience in writing programmatic documents and presentations is desirable.

- Strong communication, inter-personal and time management skills are a must.

- Well-organized, result-oriented, multi-tasking work ability and team-player.

- Languages: Fluency in English and Chinese is required.

- Self-driven, can-do, eager-to-learn, self-adaptiveness and details-oriented attitudes.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office software and virtual conference technology.

 

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

- Job Duration: Initial 12 months (with probation period) with possibility of extension based on performance review.

- Please include the following materials in both English and Chinese in your e-mail submission to <chinahr@unglobalcompact.org> with the subject heading “Consultant, Climate and Environment Programme”:

   1. Cover Letter

   2. Resume/CV

  3. Portfolio on past programmatic achievements (highly recommended)

Applications will be accepted until 30 August 2023.  

- Expected start date: September 2023 (negotiable).

- This is a consultant opportunity with Foundation for the Global Compact.

- Given the anticipated volume of submissions, only highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. No phone calls or unsolicited emails outside of the submission process.

联合国全球契约组织实习生 - 传播和内容

Posting Title:  Communication and Content Intern

Location:  Shanghai/Beijing, China

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POST SUMMARY:

The Communication and Content Intern will work on the UN Global Compact China Operations Team to provide assistance in promoting the UN Global Compact’s public recognition and branding in general. The main tasks are to maintain the conventional and social media channels, including content creation and management; to assist in marketing communications and campaigns for promotion and recruitment purposes; to support in content research, consolidation and creation needed to localize and execute China strategy and programs; to assist in the preparation, edition and designing of the publications and promotional materials; and to conduct assigned marketing research and outreach communication.


TERMS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:  

● Create, develop and edit design products, such as social medial graphics, infographics and other visuals for publications, campaigns and events, in accordance with UN Global Compact design standards and policies;

● Assist to prepare, create and maintain the visual and editorial content for UN Global Compact’s media and communication interfaces, including official Chinese website and Chinese social media;


● Assist to design and implement marketing campaigns to stakeholders for promoting UN Global Compact's brand, events and for motivating recruitment;


● Create and develop video materials and print designs;  

● Support with communication and branding tasks associated with events, conferences, meetings, workshops, seminars/webinars, etc., and assist in the events preparation and delivery; 

● Research on given corporate social responsibility and sustainability topics and formulate messages for presentation, communication and/or branding purposes;

● Collect, compare and analyze data and information and generate productive outcomes for the marketing communication purpose;

● Assist in translation of documents and publications from English to Mandarin, and vice versa, individually or in cooperation with translation partners;  

● Perform other tasks as assigned.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:  

● Enrolled at least in an undergraduate program, graduate program is preferred;  

● Enrolled in the final academic year of undergraduate/graduate program during internship fulfillment;  

● Majored in Marketing, Communication, Media, Journalism, Design, and equivalent subjects;

● Previous work experience in the desired fields is a good add-on, preferably within an international organization and/or the function of corporate social responsibility;

● Proficiency in English, both oral and writing, is required;

● Excellent business writing, editorial and translating skills;

● Self-driven, can-do, eager-to-learn and details-oriented attitudes;  

● Well-organizing, task-prioritizing, punctuality and multi-tasking work ability;  

● Knowledge and experience in website and social media design and maintenance is a must;  

● Proficient in Microsoft Word tools, and knowledge in graphic design tools (e.g. Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere, In-Design, Acrobat, etc.) is desired.

 

APPLICATION DETAILS:  

● Duration: 3 months;  

● 3 days per week as a minimum;

● This is an unpaid internship and insurance needs to be self-handled;  

● Please include the following application materials in email submission to ungc.china@unglobalcompact.org with the subject heading “Internship - Communication and Content”:

          - Resume/CV (bilingual)

          - Cover Letter (stating why and how you will fit in this internship)

          - Portfolio is highly recommended  

● Minimum internship duration and starting date;  

● Only highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.