UN Global Compact Korea Network

Internship Opportunities

 

                                                                 

The UN Global Compact Korea Network offers a small group of outstanding undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to acquire real field work and research experience as interns.

 

Objective:

The programme will allow successful applicants gain a greater understanding of the Global Compact’s Ten Principles in the areas of human rights, labour, the environment, anti-corruption. Interns will undertake work on a range of corporate citizenship issues, including business and human rights, anti-corruption, partnerships for development, and other collective action in support of UN goals etc.

 

Duties:

-      Research and analyze relating to the topic of corporate citizenship, especially on human rights, labour, the environment and anti-corruption

-      Translate UN related publications, papers and other from English to Korean, or vice-versa

-      Draft and edit publications, papers and other

-      Assist in the coordination of the Communication on Progress process

-      Liaise with Global Compact participants

-      Maintain UN Global Compact Korea Network’s website

-      Support the organization of meetings and events

-      Handle email and other inquiries

-      Perform administrative tasks as assigned

 

Eligibility Criteria:

-      Excellent academic record

-      Fluency in both spoken and written Korean and English is a must

-      Familiarity with corporate citizenship and corporate social responsibility and with the activities of the Global Compact is a plus

-      Advanced computer literacy is a plus (Photoshop, Illustrator, Website Maintenance, HTML, etc.)

 

Working Condition:

-      Working Hours: 09:00 – 18:00

-      Four work days per week for a minimum of three consecutive months

-      Working hours negotiable taking class hours into consideration

-      Work period less than three months will not be considered an official internship, but as a voluntary service

-      Please note that internships are unpaid, interns must therefore be able to cover their costs

 

Application Process:

-      Curriculum vitae screening (short-listed candidates may be contacted)

-      Interview (only successful candidates may be contacted)

 

 

How to Apply:

-      Those interested in pursuing an internship with the UN Global Compact Korea Network must submit an application to recruit@globalcompact.kr no later than Sunday, December 8, 2013

-      Curriculum vitae (in English)

-      Cover letter (in English) 

-      English language proficiency tests (IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, TEPS, etc.) and other qualification

 

Additional Information

-      Internship certificates are issued upon completion of internship

-      Interns will not be selected if no successful candidates are deemed qualified for the position

-      Should you have any inquiries regarding the internship or the UN Global Compact Korea Network, please contact 02-749-2149/50 or gckorea@globalcompact.kr