Internship Opportunity: Junior Research Intern (UNICEF sponsored), UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office (EAPRO), Bangkok, Thailand, Job

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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, a fair chance

UNICEF works to ensure the rights of all children in the East Asia and Pacific Region. This means the rights of every child living in this country, irrespective of their nationality, gender, religion or ethnicity, to:

• survival – to basic healthcare, peace and security;
• development – to a good education, a loving home and adequate nutrition;
• protection – from abuse, neglect, trafficking, child labour and other forms of exploitation; and
• participation – to express opinions, be listened to and take part in making any decisions that affect them

How can you make a difference?

UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office (EAPRO) is now seeking a Junior Research Intern for donor mapping, research, and analyses to provide supportive analyses and evidence for UNICEF collaboration efforts with key public and private sector partners.

Work Assignment:

• Pipeline mapping available of upcoming development bank's (ADB, IsDB, WB) financing projects relevant to youth education, employability, and skilling (UNDP/UNICEF youth initiative), RO cross-cutting/ cross-sectoral areas and beyond
• Desk research and a review conducted of public sector donor strategy and priorities (EAP and ROSA) relevant to the UNDP-UNICEF youth initiative partnership countries (Nepal, Pakistan, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia) and beyond, including relevant support to RO cross-cutting/ cross-sectoral areas
• Partner engagement action plan support with global/ regional strategy and priorities of donors
• Public sector engagement pipelines and results in UNISON processed and up to date.

Duration of Contract: 3.5 months (15 December 2023 – 31 March 2024), full-time

Workplace: UNICEF EAPRO office

Qualifications of Successful Candidate****: Be enrolled in graduate or Ph.D. degree programme or be a recent graduate in social sciences or international development from recognized academic institution. A first level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

• Applicants who have graduated within the past two years are considered recent graduates.
• Have excellent academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institutional records.
• Prior experience with international or child rights organizations an asset.
• Proven good track records on completion of similar assignments.

Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required for this position.

Other Requirements:

• Advanced ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral form; specific skills in reports writing and editing.
• Strong working knowledge of computer systems and applications, specifically interactive digital media.
• Ability to work in an international and multicultural environment.
• Ability to multi-task, to handle stressful situations effectively; and to work well under pressure and in response to changing needs
• Good interpersonal skills, and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations within a team.
• Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Conditions of Intern:

1. Expenses: Stipend according to UNICEF’s guideline is applicable.
2. Health/Medical insurance: UNICEF accepts no responsibility for costs or fatality arising from illness or accidents incurred during the internship whether on or off UNICEF premises. The intern must carry adequate and regular medical insurance. The intern will be required to provide with a proof of medical insurance prior to commence work.
3. Confidentiality. The intern is required to respect the confidentiality of information that s/he collect or is exposed to at UNICEF. No reports or papers may be published based on information obtained from UNICEF without the explicit written authorization by the Head of Office or Division Director.
4. Impartiality. The intern is required to respect the impartiality and independence required of UNICEF and will not seek or accept instructions regarding the services performed under the internship agreement from any Government or from any authority external to UNICEF.
5. Employment Prospects. There is no expectance of employment at the end of the internship.

How to apply:

Interested individuals are requested to submit the following documents no later than 26 November 2023.

• Application letter
• CV
• Two letters of recommendation by the former employer and/or university
• A copy of transcript

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. For this position, eligible and suitable male candidates are encouraged to apply.

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.

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