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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, Hope

UNICEF’s Humanitarian Action for Children (HAC) appeal helps support UNICEF’s work as it provides conflict- and disaster- affected children with access to water, sanitation, nutrition, education, health and protection services. In 2022, UNICEF's HAC appeal total requirement was more than US$10.8 billion – UNICEF largest appeal ever to assist more than three hundred million vulnerable children and their families and caregivers around the world.

The HAC appeal is coordinated by UNICEF’s Office of Emergency Programmes (EMOPS) on an annual basis and involve relevant teams at country, regional and HQ offices. The HAC provides an overview of the humanitarian situation

affecting children and women in a given context and UNICEF's response to those challenges. It includes country appeals which are part of interagency Humanitarian/Strategic Response Plans (HRPs/SRPs) and countries outside this inter-agency framework. Regional and global support are highlighted in dedicated chapters.

The HAC website (see www.unicef.org/appeals) consolidates all the HAC appeals and related documents and information online, allowing for a more dynamic presence with regular updates of countries and regions’ information.

How can you make a difference?

Under the supervision of the Emergency Officer and the overall guidance of the Emergency Specialist in UNICEF’s Office of Emergency Programmes (EMOPS), the HAC Intern supports the team in the development of the 2023 HAC appeal, including:

1. Support the production of the standalone country, multi-country and regional HAC appeals via HAC online platform
2. Support the development of the HAC Overview document and briefing package for launch
3. Support the 2022 end of year reporting process (SitRep)

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

• A proof of enrollment in a master’s degree program in the area of international relations, political science, social sciences or a related field
• Be proficient in English, French or Spanish. Fluency in any of the other UN language is an asset.

Minimum Requirements: (Standard for ALL internship advertisement)

As part of their application, candidates should submit the following documentation:

• Letter of verification from the college or university that the intern is currently enrolled in an undergraduate school and has completed at least two years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of an undergraduate degree (if the candidate is 18 years old, this replaces the two-year bachelor’s completion requirement); or, Graduate Degree Program (i.e., Master’s, PhD). It should also state the expected graduation date. Recent graduates are allowed until 2 years after degree completion.
• Copy of their most recent official transcript showing excellent academic performance
• Copy of Identification Card (ID)
• One letter of signed recommendation on letterhead or from professional email address

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

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 offers reasonable accommodation for personnel with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process and afterwards in your assignment.

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.

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to selected candidates who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their contracts.