Child Protection National Intern (2-months), Chisinau, Moldova

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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.

And we never give up.

For every child, protection

UNICEF works across more than 190 countries and territories to support building a better world for all children, with a special focus on the most disadvantaged children. UNICEF has been working for the realization of the rights of children and women of Moldova since 1995 and is one of the core members of the UN Country Team.

More information on what we do in Moldova is available at: https://www.unicef.org/moldova

How can you make a difference?

Purpose:

The Intern will be part of the Child Protection section and report to the Child Protection Specialist, who will assume the role of the Mentor during the assignment. Under the supervision and guidance of the Mentor, the intern will perform a variety of routine and specialized tasks for the Child Protection section, while contributing to the advancement of gender equality, girl’s empowerment and zero-tolerance towards gender-based violence activities.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide support with the development of projects and activities related to gender-based violence (GBV) and gender equality;
• Provide support in creating GBV Prevention and Response Guidelines and information/communication materials;
• Support the Country Gender Team in its work to ensure the mainstreaming of gender into UNICEF programming;
• Support the completion and launching of new knowledge products currently being developed including on: GBV, Gender Equality, Child protection available services and women’s empowerment;
• Support the team in other tasks related to GBV and gender issues.

Internship package and working conditions:

Duration and stipend

This is a part-time assignment for a 2-month period, with a flexible schedule estimated at 30 hours per week, Monday through Friday. The intern will be paid a monthly stipend (70% of the net monthly salary of the GS level 3 step 1), prorated to the number of hours worked.

Leave

The intern may take up to 2.5 days per month off work for any reason, including for medical reasons. The stipend will be reduced for any absence beyond this quota. The quota is cumulative over the duration of the internship, but there will be no compensation or carry-over to another internship or appointment for unused leave days at the end of the internship.

Work location

The internship implies office-based work. UNICEF will ensure a suitable workplace and equipment within its premises in Chisinau.

Supervisory arrangements

The intern will benefit from professional coaching and mentoring from the Child Protection Specialist, who will regularly communicate with the incumbent to provide feedback, guidance and all other necessary assistance to support the intern’s efforts in achieving the objectives of the assignment. The intern will be granted access to UNICEF’s online learning platform and guidance will be provided in the identification of relevant learning activities.

Other considerations

Interns are required to demonstrate proof of medical insurance prior to the beginning of the internship. The office/ should ensure that the medical insurance is valid for the entire duration of the internship.

United Nations Children’s Fund

Interns are not staff members. Notwithstanding this status, interns shall observe all applicable rules, regulations, instructions and procedures and directives of UNICEF.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

• Completion of secondary education;
• Be enrolled in an undergraduate or higher degree programme, or have graduated within the past two years.
• Fluency in Romanian is required, knowledge of Russian is an asset;
• Intermediate level of English;
• Working knowledge of office practices such as filing, phones, computer operation, basic MS Office etc.;
• Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills;
• Accountability and ability to operate in compliance with organizational rules and regulations.

For every Child, you demonstrate

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

• UNICEF competencies required for this post are Builds and maintains partnerships
• Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
• Drive to achieve results for impact
• Innovates and embraces change
• Manages ambiguity and complexity
• Thinks and acts strategically
• Works collaboratively with others.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

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 is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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.

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UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

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