Internship (12 weeks): Support in learning & capacity development, Operations Section, Paraguay CO, Asuncion, Paraguay

Contract

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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

In consultation with the Operations Officer, researches and analyses data and information to help identify additional training needs within the CO for the development of learning plans and other targeted training interventions.

In consultation with the Operations Officer, researches, analyzes, verifies, and compiles information on external training courses available and educational institutions to decide on learning programmes that address learning gaps in the country office.

Assists team in organizing and conducting courses, workshops and events by participating in exercises which aim to build capacity of stakeholders.

Contact institutions and request quotations to settle the contract(s) for providing training and courses, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations.

Assists team in organizing and conducting courses, workshops and events by preparing and organizing distribution of materials for participants, ensuring availability of training venues and required equipment and supplies, while providing logistical and secretarial support at workshops and events as necessary.

Deliverables

• One group activity organized and implemented.
• At least two learning activities implemented according to the learning and training plan (one for supervisors and another to be identified)
• List of mandatory courses by staff updated

Modality: Full Time

Start date: tentatively 15 August 2021.

Workplace: Asuncion, Parguay Country Office (with possible teleworking to be determined due to Covid-19)

Duration: 12 weeks

Reporting to: The intern will report to the Operations officer, based on Asuncion Paraguay.

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

• Be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or Ph.D. degree programme or have graduated within the past two years, in international affairs, political science, business management, or relevant fields in the area of UNICEF work.
• Have excellent academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records.
• 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.
• A relevant background in managing projects, training or other coordination.
• Some familiarity with research would be helpful.
• Experience/skills in the use of virtual learning and delivery tools – mentimeter, zoom etc would be useful but not essential.
• Familiarity and skills in assisting virtual workshops are considered an asset but not essential.
• Developing country work experience is considered an asset.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Skills

Ability to organize own work, set priorities and meet deadlines. Takes initiative to ensure that deadlines, rules and regulations are met. Proactivity. Demonstrates courtesy, tact and ability to work effectively with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in Spanish and English is required.

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:

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.