Internship: Social Protection Intern-Evidence Generation, 6 months, Accra-Ghana

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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

The purpose of the UNICEF internship programme is to provide a framework by which students currently pursuing or recently completing tertiary education are assigned to UNICEF offices to enhance their education experience through practical work assignments; to expose them to the work of UNICEF; and to provide UNICEF offices with the assistance of qualified students or recent graduates specialized in various professional fields. The internship programme provides students with practical work assignments, it also enhances their academic experience by immersing them in real-world scenarios within the UNICEF work culture. This exposure not only broadens their understanding of UNICEF's mission and operations but also equips them with practical skills and insights essential for their future careers

How can you make a difference?

Objective of the Assignment

The key objective of the assignment is to support the section to implement selected pieces of ongoing social protection research/impact evaluations and translation of evidence into practice.

The intern will specifically be required to do the following:

1. Support the implementation of the LEAP+ISS midline study.
2. Support the development of policy documents/briefs based on the final midline report.
3. Support the review of selected research products/studies/monitoring report.
4. Support the dissemination of evidence and its utilization (development of impact action plans and implementation strategies based on research/studies recommendations).
5. Support knowledge management functions of the section including communication and visibility.

Tasks to be competed.

The intern will undertake the following activities:

1. Support the section in implementing the LEAP+ISS midline study.
2. Support the unit to review and provide inputs into research products. This will involve participating in review meetings with relevant research institutions as required.
3. Support the unit to develop policy briefs based on selected research products working in collaboration with a designer and the communication unit for the layout and design of the policy briefs.
4. Support the organization of 3 dissemination events on the results of three research products.
5. Working in collaboration with communication unit, support the generation of human-interest stories relating to the section’s work as well as enhancing visibility of the section’s interventions.
6. Support the analysis of news items/latest reports on policy, PFM and social protection.

Expected Deliverables

The intern is expected to submit the following deliverables:

1. Four draft social protection reports reviewed, and inputs provided.
2. The development, finalization, design, and printing of 3 policy documents supported.
3. Three dissemination events supported.
4. Three impact action plans developed based on recommendations from studies/research reports and submitted.
5. Four human interest stories generated and disseminated through relevant channels.
6. A note on mechanisms for enhancing the section’s visibility produced and submitted.
7. A weekly report submitted on new reports and news items relating to the sector.

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

• Proof of enrolment in an under-graduate or advanced programme in a Reference letter from school confirming student requires internship. OR

• Up-to date university transcript or Statement of result/certificate evidencing completion of a degree within the last two years (if applicable).

• Academic background in Social Sciences, particularly Sociology, Social Work, Human Rights, International Relations, International Development, Gender or related areas
• Demonstrated ability in research, report analysis and synthesis of key findings.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) and/or local language(s) is an asset.

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 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.