Education Intern, UNICEF Manila, 8 Weeks

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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, Education

UNICEF has been an active partner of the Government of the Philippines and civil society in realizing the rights of every Filipino child, in line with priorities to achieve the SDGs. UNICEF efforts have been focused on the most vulnerable regions identified by the Government of the Philippines, particularly in the regions of Visayas and Mindanao. To ensure that interventions are sustainable and scaled up, UNICEF will support both the national and local government units (LGUs) as the main instruments of delivering services and building systems. The level of engagement with government institutions will consider capacities, economies of scale and sector issues.

UNICEF Philippines has two offices. One office is based in Manila and a field office in Cotabato City, the second largest city in Mindanao.

The education programme covers early childhood education, primary education and adolescents learning in the non-formal system with a focus on inclusive and quality life-long learning.

Visit this link for more information on Philippine Country Office: https://www.unicef.org/philippines/

How can you make a difference?

Under the supervision of the Chief of Education and Education Outputs Managers, the intern will conduct budget and financial analysis of the Government’s Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) initiatives and support the project design of new digital learning initiatives.

Main tasks and deliverables include but not limited to:

1. Review ECCD Strategic Plan 2019-2030, its investment plan, and government budget for ECCD.
2. Interview ECCD government officials (from different Departments) and UNICEF specialists.
3. Identify key priorities for the advocacy of increasing ECCD budget in the period 2022-2024 and prepare a policy report with the technical/quantitative justification.
4. Prepare a convincing presentation with the recommended budget increases for ECCD in 2022-2024, aligned to the key priorities previously identified.
5. Support the preparation and implementation of digital learning initiatives and schools reopening initiatives, with a focus on the M&E components and the analysis of lessons learned from international experiences.

How to apply

Qualified candidates are requested to complete an online candidate profile in http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/ by June 1 2021. Only applications sent through the e-recruitment portal will be considered.

By applying through our Talent Management System (TMS) you agree to our privacy statement which is in line with the Philippines’ Data Privacy Act. You are strongly advised to read carefully through the privacy statement before submitting your application.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• Be enrolled in an advanced/undergraduate university degree (Master’s or higher) in Public Policy, Public Administration, Public Affairs, Education, International Education, Education Policy or related fields.
• A relevant background in budget analysis and/or in the education sector.
• Developing country work experience is considered an asset.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
• Have no immediate relatives (e.g. father, mother, brother, sister) working in any UNICEF office.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Have strong analytical skills, with knowledge of budget analysis
• 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.

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:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

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