UN Global Compact Network Korea
Internship Opportunities

The United Nations Global Compact Network Korea is currently seeking undergraduate/graduate students who are interested in acquiring experiences in fieldwork and research related to corporate sustainability through internship.

Objective

The programme will provide a greater understanding of the Global Compact’s Ten Principles in the areas of human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption as well as the Sustainable Development Goals. Interns will undertake work related to a range of Corporate Sustainability issues, including business and human rights, women’s empowerment, anti-corruption, environments, partnerships for development, and other collective action in support of the Global Goals.

Duties

• Conduct desk-research on issues related to corporate sustainability
• Translate publications, papers and other documents from English to Korean, or vice-versa
• Assist maintaining UN Global Compact Network Korea’s website and social media accounts (Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, etc.)
• Support organizing and hosting meetings and events
• Assist in the coordination of the Communication on Progress process
• Perform administrative tasks as assigned
• Draft and edit publications, papers and other documents

Eligibility Criteria

• Fluency in both spoken and written Korean and English is preferred
• 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, WordPress, etc.)

Working Condition

• Working Hours: 09:30 – 18:30
• Four working days per week for a minimum of three consecutive months
• Work period less than three months will not be considered an official internship but as a voluntary service
• Lunch and transportation allowances are provided

Application Process

• Curriculum vitae screening (only short-listed candidates will be contacted)
• In-person interview and a 10-minute on-site English to Korean translation test (only successful candidates may be contacted)

 How to Apply

• Interested applicants must submit the following documents to no later than Sunday, 23 August 2020:
• Curriculum vitae (in English) and Cover letter (in English) in one document. *Please title your application as [Internship] Kor. Name_Date of submission
• English language proficiency tests (IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, TEPS, etc.) and other qualifications will be required only to successful candidates

Additional Information

• Expected date of start: September 1^st, 2020
• Internship certificates are issued upon completion of the internship
• Korean is the main language used in the office
• Should you have any inquiries regarding the internship, please contact