Intern - Information and Knowledge Management, UNICEF Sarajevo, B&H, 3 months with possibility for an extension

Contract

This is a Internship contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about Internship contracts.

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, knowledge.

Why working for UNICEF video

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy, communication and operations.

UNICEF Bosnia and Herzegovina country programme for 2021–2025 results and strategies are fully aligned with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, as outlined in the emerging SDG Framework in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2021–2025. The country programme will also contribute to the achievement of priorities expressed in: (a) the Action Plan for the Implementation of Priorities from the European Commission Opinion and Analytical Report; (b) the “Joint Socio-Economic Reforms for the period 2019–2022’’; and (c) the human rights commitments of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the related treaty obligations, in particular the Concluding Observations of the Committee on the Rights of the Child. Consultations with government counterparts, civil society, academia, the private sector and young people informed the scope of the country programme.

The vision of the proposed country programme is that all children in Bosnia and Herzegovina will benefit from an equitable realization of their rights to health, education, protection, and participation, overcoming the existing bottlenecks and in line with the Sustainable Development Goals. The Theory of Change is that children will have more chances to survive, thrive and develop to their full potential if more children, from birth through adolescence, enjoy greater access to and use of strengthened service-delivery systems in health, nutrition, early childhood development, inclusive education, social protection, care and justice systems, and if parents and communities are enabled to fulfil children’s rights through positive social norms and practices. For more information, visit UNICEF Bosnia and Herzegovina.

How can you make a difference?

Under the supervision of the Child Rights Monitoring and Evaluation (CRME) Specialist and in close coordination with Deputy Representative and other programme colleagues, the Information and Knowledge Management intern will:

• Assist in the collection, consolidation, and analysis of relevant data and information related to children's rights issues and UNICEF's programming;
• Contribute to synthesizing findings from multiple research projects, studies and evaluations into coherent and accessible analyses to support stronger evidence-based programming;
• Support the development and maintenance of knowledge-sharing platforms or databases where UNICEF staff can access research findings, best practices, and resources related to children's rights;
• Contribute to the preparation of child rights advocacy and decision-making materials, including reports, briefs, fact sheets, and visualizations, ensuring they are based on accurate and up-to-date information;
• Support research, studies and evaluation (RSE) findings’ dissemination products by tailoring their presentation according to the needs of various audiences, including policymakers, civil society, and the public;
• Assist in organizing knowledge-sharing and capacity building events to facilitate the exchange of expertise and insights among relevant stakeholders;
• Support UNICEF staff in delivering compelling presentations during meetings, workshops, and conferences, ensuring that data-driven messages are effectively conveyed.

Expected deliverable: Monthly Report summarizing work and achievements.

Internship conditions:

Modality: Office-based. Intern will be expected to work either full-time or part-time in the office, depending on the subject availability.

Tentative start date: December 2023

Duration: 3 months, with a possibility of extension.

Travel: In-country travel is expected. When required to travel as part of their official function, costs incurred during official travel authorized by UNICEF shall be covered in accordance with UNICEF procedure on Duty Travel.

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

Education:

• Be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or have graduated within the past two years in the fields of Social Sciences, Information Management or Economics.
• Have strong academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records or, if not available, a reference letter from an academic supervisor;

Experience:

• Previous exposure to areas of work relevant to UNICEF programmes’ – such as social and child protection, health, education, early childhood development is considered an asset.

Language:

• Good knowledge of Bosnian
• Basic knowledge of English is required.

Other:

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Have no immediate relatives (e.g. mother, father, sister, brother) working with UNICEF;
• Strong willingness to learn on the job is required.
• Have good computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel); Candidates with some experience in using information systems preferred;
• Good analytical, communication and writing skills;
• Ability to work with different partners (Government institutions, NGOs, community organizations, international organizations, and other);
• Be able to work individually and as part of a team;
• Displays cultural, gender, religious and racial sensitivity, as well as awareness of different nationalities and age awareness.

Monthly Stipend/Payment: Intern will receive a stipend equal to 70% of the monthly salary of the General Service (GS) level 3 step 1 applicable for duty station Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

If you wish to make a difference for every child you can apply online, through the official UNICEF Talent Management System. Only completed online applications will be eligible for further review. When you apply, please attach the following:

• Your CV and a cover letter in English or Bosnian stating your motivation for application;
• Proof of having completed a minimum of 1 year of university education;
• Proof of strong academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records or, if not available, a reference letter from an academic supervisor;
• Copy of candidate's most recent official transcript showing good academic performance;

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... (1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6)Thinks and acts strategically (7)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.

Remarks:

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

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). 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.

For further details please contact Human Resources at UNICEF Office in Sarajevo, Ms. Aldijana Brezovac, abrezovac@unicef.org.

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