On November 25th, the 4th UN Job Fair, jointly organized by the China Scholarship Council and Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SUFE), was held at SUFE.
There are two parts in the morning: the opening ceremony and discussions and exchanges between universities and international organizations.
At the opening ceremony, Sheng Jianxue, Secretary General of the China Scholarship Council, Ye Linlin, Deputy Director of the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission, and Xu Tao, Secretary of the Party Committee of SUFE, attended the event and delivered speeches. Ms. Rossella Salvia, from the Human Resources Bureau of UNESCO, delivered a speech on behalf of international organizations. The opening ceremony was presided over by Li Qing, Deputy Secretary General of the China Scholarship Council.
Xu Tao emphasized in his speech that international organizations are the main platform and important force for conducting international cooperation and global governance. Cultivating and promoting talents in international organizations has special significance and role for China to actively promote multilateral diplomacy, deeply participate in global governance. Since the launch of SUFE International Organization Talent Training Program in 2015, more than 100 students have interned at international organizations such as the United Nations, the World Bank, and the Inter-American Development Bank, and among them, 4 students stayed working at institutions such as the United Nations Development Programme. By providing diversified educational resources and practical opportunities, it encourages more students to speak out the Chinese voice, tell Chinese stories, promote Chinese culture, and contribute Chinese strength on the world stage, contributing to the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind.
Ms. Rossella Salvia delivered a speech, stating that the event is an important cooperation between the United Nations system, international organizations, the Chinese government, and universities. It is a concrete manifestation of accelerating the promotion of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and practicing multilateralism. She confirmed China's support for international organization internship projects. She said that Chinese universities have sent a large number of outstanding talents with a sense of mission to international organizations. Working experience in international organizations is beneficial for young people from various backgrounds around the world to build consensus, enhance their abilities, pursue common goals, and contribute to global governance.
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Representatives from Zhejiang University, United Nations Environment Programme, Tongji University, and United Nations Development Programme, delivered exchange speeches.
After the opening ceremony, 39 representatives from 23 international organizations, including UNESCO, the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the United Nations Environment Programme, the United Nations Children's Fund, and the International Atomic Energy Agency, as well as more than 80 representatives from over 60 Chinese universities in Shanghai and surrounding areas, attended the discussions and exchanges. The two sides exchanged views on the talent needs of international organizations and the cultivation of talents in universities, laying the foundation for future cooperation.
In the afternoon, international organizations conducted presentations and consultations in the form of booths and market places, engaging in on-site interaction and consultation with young students from Chinese universities who were interested in participating in international affairs. They also gave reports, introducing the functions of international organizations and the methods and experiences of applying for internship positions. The job fair attracted more than 2000 students.
The UN Job Fair has been held for three consecutive sessions since 2019. The event effectively helps international organizations increase their publicity in China and enhances the awareness of international organizations among the younger generation in China. It established a dialogue platform between Chinese universities and international organizations, created opportunities for face-to-face communication between Chinese youth and international organizations, and enhanced international organizations' understanding of Chinese higher education and young talents.
(From the Graduate School)
