Job no: 543613
Contract type: Internship
Level: Internship
Location: United States
Categories: UN and Multilateral Affairs
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
For every child, we respond to emergencies . . .
The Division of Public Partnerships (PPD) works to strengthen UNICEF’s position as a partner of choice for children’s rights among governments and public actors around the world. The division is doing this by connecting UNICEF’s positioning of children in intergovernmental and multilateral fora and negotiations to the engagement with governments and public institutions (including IFIs) as resource, policy and program partners. A key premise for PPD is that the engagement with countries is be based on multiple levels of partnerships, including around resource mobilization and policy advocacy.
How can you make a difference?
Under the supervision of the Public Partnerships Manager in PPD Humanitarian Partnerships and Financing Team, the intern will provide support to the overall work of the team by accomplishing tasks related to data analysis, communications, and knowledge management.
Through this position, the Intern will have the opportunity to learn about UNICEF’s humanitarian action for children and be part of interesting discussions with UNICEF’s resource partners on the humanitarian financing global agenda.
Duties and responsibilities:
Learn to maintain the internal knowledge management and information sharing online platform for the Humanitarian Partnerships and Financing Team;
Learn to do research and analysis related to humanitarian financing, including drafting and designing a monthly newsletter on humanitarian issues and funding trends, and contributing to UNICEF’s humanitarian-related knowledge products;
Learn to support the resource mobilization of UNICEF Country Offices and Regional Offices by reviewing the 2021 Humanitarian Action for Children (HAC) appeals and participating in the development of 2022 HAC appeals;
Learn to support organizing and implementing the 2022 Humanitarian Action for Children (HAC) launch event in December 2021;
Attend internal and external meetings on humanitarian issues, humanitarian financing policies and funding, and reporting back to the team;
Learn other tasks as appropriate, and aligned with the Intern’s interest.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
University degree in international relations, social sciences, public administration, law or related field. Enrollment in a graduate school programme or advanced degree is a plus.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural team environment.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize information, visualize data and communicate it simply and effectively.
Experience in communications and/or knowledge management is an asset.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Sharepoint and internet research tools. Knowledge of using design software (such as InDesign, Publisher, Adobe Photoshop etc.), CMS platforms (Drupal), and email marketing platforms (Microsoft Sway etc.) is considered an advantage.
Knowledge of the fundraising environment, aid policies of government donors, humanitarian issues, and resource mobilization strategies is an asset.
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.
How to apply:
Please be informed that all applications to UNICEF are handled via UNICEF’s online recruiting system.
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and a writing sample (max. 3 pages, preferably with data analysis and visualization). Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to sit in an interview.
Modality: full-time remote internship. No travel is expected.
Duration: 6 months with expected start in early September 2021
Stipend: $1500 per month
Insurance: UNICEF will not be responsible for costs arising from accidents and/or illness incurred during the intern’s
service, whether on or off UNICEF premises. Therefore, the selected candidate must provide proof of
enrolment in a health/accident plan prior to start of his/her work. If accepted, the intern will be required to
provide a copy of health insurance coverage and to fill out the relevant UNICEF forms on conditions regarding
service as an intern.
If travel is necessary, interns are personally responsible for obtaining the necessary visa covering the entire period of the
internship.
There is no expectancy of employment at the end of the internship.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.
Remarks:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Advertised: 05 Aug 2021 Eastern Daylight Time
Deadline: 19 Aug 2021 Eastern Daylight Time
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