UN Global Compact Network Korea
Internship Opportunities
(Research Intern)
The United Nations Global Compact Network Korea is currently seeking recent graduates who are interested in acquiring experiences in fieldwork and research related to corporate sustainability through internship.
q 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. Research Intern 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.
q Duties
- Conduct desk-research on issues related to corporate sustainability
- Translate publications, papers and other documents from English to Korean, or vice-versa
- 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
q Eligibility Criteria
- Potential candidates should have graudated with a university degree or higher
- Fluency in both spoken and written Korean and English
- 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.)
q Working Condition
- Working Hours: 09:30 – 18:30
- Three working days
per week for a minimum of six consecutive months
- This is paid internship with 4 major insurances provided
q 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)
q How to Apply
- Interested applicants must submit the following documents to recruit@globalcompact.kr no later than Sunday, 20 June 2021:
Curriculum vitae (in English) and Cover letter (in English) in one document.
*Please title your application as [Internship] Kor. Name_Date of submission
- Official proof of English language proficiency tests (IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, TEPS, etc.) and other qualifications will be required only to successful candidates
q Additional Information
- Expected date of start: July 1st, 2021
- Internship certificates are issued upon completion of internship
- Korean is the main language used in the office
- Should you have any inquiries regarding the internship, please contact recruit@globalcompact.kr