Programme Policy Intern (Policy Engagement)

The Programme Policy Intern (Policy Engagement) supports the Research & Policy Unit in research, communication, coordination, and data collection related to food security, agricultural economics, and rural development. The intern assists in preparing research initiatives, policy briefings, and supports South-South Cooperation policy dialogues and advocacy activities.

Responsibilities

• Support to prepare research initiatives including concept notes, proposals and FLAs, assist in preparation of draft research plans
• Support policy briefing, country context analysis and other desk review work to facilitate research progress
• Assistant in collecting data and other information on food, agriculture and rural economic subject matters, and help prepare background information and tables for briefing and review sessions
• Draft non-substantive correspondence for research and policy engagement
• Assist in preparing for SSC policy dialogues, fora, seminars and exchange missions
• Assist in preparing summary reports, meeting minutes and review briefings
• Prepare periodic and ad hoc documents and ensure timely submission
• Support COE’s SSC policy advocacy and engagement by preparing draft documents, slides and necessary advocate materials
• Perform simple translation of research-related correspondence and presentation, and function as interpreter for the missions and meetings as and when required
• Perform other duties as and when required

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate programme in Agricultural Economics, Food Sciences, Food Systems, International Development Studies, Social Science, Political Science, Economics, or other relevant subject from a recognized university OR recently graduated from an undergraduate or graduate programme (within six months prior to the application to the internship programme) from a recognized university
• University course attendance in the past 12 months
• Some relevant working experience on research and South-South Cooperation
• Previous research experience in agricultural economics or other field related to development assistance is preferable
• Ability to work Microsoft Office programmes (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, E-mail) required for work
• Ability to prepare preliminary reports and to draft correspondence
• Ability to work in multi-cultural environment
• Ability to work under pressure, be able to meet deadline, willing to take challenges
• Good communication skills with different stakeholders
• Strong enthusiasm with appreciated flexibility and adaptation
• Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Chinese

Skills

• Agricultural Economics Research
• Food Systems Knowledge
• International Development
• South-South Cooperation
• Policy Briefing Preparation
• Preliminary Report Writing
• MS Word
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• Email Communication
• Data Collection
• Stakeholder Communication
• Multicultural Work Environment
• Deadline Management
• Policy Advocacy

Languages

English, Chinese