10-month part-time paid Internship (2 positions) with UNICEF ECARO in Rome, Italy for the Refugee and Migrant Programme. Home-based with occasional visits to the office when covid19 restrict

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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.

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UNICEF’s Migrant and Refugee Programme in Italy was set up in 2016 to respond to the large influx of Unaccompanied minors arriving primarily through the Central Mediterranean route.

The protection and social inclusion of unaccompanied and separated children (UASC) constitutes the priority for the work of UNICEF in Italy and is articulated in 3 programmes 1. Youth & Adolescent Development 2. Child Protection and 3. Gender-Based Violence (GBV). In the area of Child Protection, UNICEF’s focus is on improving child protection standards of the reception system, strengthening the guardianship system and promoting alternative care, as well as supporting protection of children and adolescents in transit zones with the highest concentration of unaccounted children. The 2 pillars of the adolescent programme are 1) giving voice and strengthening participation of adolescent migrants and refugees and 2) skills building for future employability of both adolescent migrants and refugees and Italian students. Our action is nation-wide with a focus with a priority list of regions. The main areas of intervention for the GBV programme are GBV prevention, Girls’ empowerment, sexual and reproductive health.C

The Refugees and Migrants Response in Italy is focused mainly on providing unaccompanied children with protection, improving social inclusion, participation and skills building. UNICEF also works closely with the Italian National Committee for UNICEF to communicate, advocate for legislative changes and promote social inclusion for adolescent migrants and refugees.

We are a small programme team comprised of 1 Child Protection Specialist, 1 Youth and Adolescent Specialist and 1 Gender/GBViE Programme Specialist, supported by a number of consultants. We also have several Implementing Partners (IPs) who are on the ground to implement our interventions. We pride ourselves of working for and with adolescents and young people and of adopting innovative approaches at all stages of the programme.

We have established several strategic partnerships with the Government (Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Labour and Social Policies), national and municipal Ombudspersons, UN partners (UNHCR and IOM) and the private sector (Facebook Community Hub). Over the past year, the number of donors supporting the programme has increased, including new donors from the private and public sector

Communication Internship:

During 2021 the Migrant and Refugee Response will step up its visibility efforts to ensure its work is known and shared. Furthermore, the programme is supported by a variety of donors and implements a number of programs that require the implementation of dedicated communication plans.

We are seeking a motivated intern to support communication efforts around UNICEF’s mission and work for children and young people in Italy who would like to join the team and help turn current challenges and brilliant ideas into actual change. We value young talent and are looking for a dynamic intern who is a fast-learner and team player and is proactive, resourceful and keen to learn. S/he should also have a strong passion for communicating our impact for children.

Responsibilities

Main responsibilities of the intern will include but are not limited to:

• Render communication and administrative support to the Country Coordinator, including on drafting routine correspondence, following up with stakeholders and assisting in the arrangement of meetings;
• Daily press review on contents related to migration and monitoring on social media channels;
• Support the identification of new potential media partners and the dissemination of weekly newsletters;
• Support the preparation/implementation/monitoring/reporting of visibility and communication plans in coordination with the relevant team;
• Support the collection of human-interest stories (HIS), liaising with relevant partners and colleagues including coordinating with photographers and video makers;
• Edit and proofread communication documents, including articles and other relevant material, in English and Italian;
• Ensure that all communication related work is produced in strict compliance with UNICEF regulation, including with UNICEF Brandbook and Stylebook, as well as that communication work ensures donors visibility and complies with relevant regulation.

Supervision

The intern will work under the guidance and supervision of the Country Coordinator, in close collaboration with the Communication focal person and the programme team and in accordance with the standards, norms and procedures of UNICEF.

Youth and adolescent Internship:

During 2020 the Migrant & Refugee Response will step up joint efforts in support to the promotion of positive narrative around uprooted children and young people. The key strategy is the involvement of adolescent and young people themselves , both Unaccompanied minors and young migrants and refugees and Italian adolescents and youth in a number of offline and online channels, including U-Report on the Move (https://onthemove.ureport.in/),UNICEF Italy Activate Talks (https://www.activatetalksitalia.com/) and the U-blogger platform (https://www.ublogger.org/), and amplification of youth produced communication and advocacy content via mass media and social media platforms targeting the Italian audience.

We are seeking a motivated intern who would like to join the team and help turn current challenges and brilliant ideas into actual change. We value young talent and are looking for a dynamic intern who is a fast-learner and team player and is proactive, resourceful and keen to learn. S/he should also have a strong passion for making an impact for children.

Responsibilities:

Main responsibilities of the intern will include but are not limited to:

• Support youth-led communication and advocacy content production;
• Support the preparation and implementation of activities and workshops for UASC and young migrants and refugees to build their civic engagement skills;
• Facilitate the preparation of external events involving UASC and young migrants and refugees;
• Monitor the implementation of the strategy for the promotion of a positive narrative around uprooted children and young people.

Supervision

The intern will work under the guidance and supervision of the Youth and Adolescent Specialist, P4, and work closely with the Youth Engagement/Comms and Advocacy Consultant.

Condition of service for both internships:

The intern will work part-time, home-based with travels to Rome, Italy, when required.

Duration is 10 months: 1 March 2021– 31 December 2021. The duration of a part-time internship cannot exceed the equivalent of twenty-six weeks on a full-time basis.

Intern will be paid a monthly stipend as per UNICEF policy; however, the selected intern needs to be able to fund themselves for their travel to the duty station, their accommodation and living expenses at the duty station during the internship if they are not based in Rome and if conditions of services require their presence in the office (subject to lift of covid19 restrictions).

UNICEF accepts no responsibility for the medical insurance of the intern or costs arising from accidents and illness incurred during the internship. If not EU citizens, interns have to demonstrate a proof of medical and accident insurance in Italy prior to the beginning of the internship.

UNICEF will not provide IT equipment, nor will cover internet connectivity costs. The intern is expected to use their own equipment and have access to internet.

Intern is personally responsible for obtaining necessary visa for Italy. However, UNICEF can issue a letter to support the visa application for the selected intern.

The purpose of the Internship Programme is not to lead to further employment with UNICEF but to complement an intern's studies. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship.

Intern will be entirely responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

To qualify as a champion and advocate for every child you will…

• Be enrolled in a degree programme in an undergraduate[1] or graduate school, or be a recent graduate[2] in the area of political sciences, international relations, social communication or related fields.

• Demonstrate excellent academic performance through recent university or institution records. Additional consideration will be given to any past professional experience.

• Be proficient in English and Italian (required), French is an asset.
• Knowledge or previous participation in UNICEF’s programmes is an asset.

• Have knowledge of MS Office (required).

• Have no immediate relatives (e.g. father, mother, brother, sister) working in any UNICEF office.

• Have no other relatives in the line of authority which the intern will report to[3]

Competencies:

• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Be proactive and resourceful;
• Be action-orientated, driven to achieve results;
• Be a great team player;
• Have a hands-on, innovative approach to problem solving and able to see new, creative ways around obstacles.

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.

View our competency framework at

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

Remarks:

The deadline for application is 10 February 2021****.

Please submit your application via the UNICEF e-recruitment and complete the online profile. Please also attach the following documents:

• Cover Letter stating your availability (dates) and your motivation;
• Recent university or institution records certificate (if currently enrolled, the latest available from the current enrolment);
• Duly completed online application profile or P11 form (The P11 can be downloaded from here,
• A CV, if available (dully completed P11 form supersedes a CV).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process

If shortlisted, interviews will take place during the week of 15 February and successful candidates will be informed within two weeks following the interview.

The selected candidate will have to complete online mandatory trainings and submit the certificate prior to commencement of the internship.

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 sexual exploitation and abuse, and on any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

[1] Applicants must be at least 18 years old

[2] Applicants who have graduated within the past two years are considered recent graduates.

[3] If an applicant has other relative(s) who work(s) in any UNICEF offices, the applicant must disclose this information to the hiring UNICEF office to enable the office to identify and mitigate any conflict of interest before finalizing the internship

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.