Internship (UN Partnerships Team), Public Partnerships Division (PPD) - 6 Months Working Remotely
Support UNICEF's Public Partnerships Team in building partnerships for child advocacy and resource mobilization.
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Overview
Support UNICEF's Public Partnerships Team in building partnerships for child advocacy and resource mobilization.
You have:
- Recent graduate with a Bachelor's Degree or currently enrolled in a graduate programme with a strong academic performance.
- Recent graduate with a master’s degree in Social Sciences or related field with interest in international relations, development and humanitarian assistance.
- Good command of Microsoft Office working environment and applications.
- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.
- Availability to participate in global UNICEF partnerships meetings and thematic webinars.
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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 . . .
To create a world where the rights of every child are realized, UNICEF builds meaningful partnerships with the public and the private sector, to advocate on behalf of children worldwide and to leverage resources for programmes in their support.
Focusing on the public sector, UNICEF's Public Partnerships Division works to achieve two outcomes: 1) The rights and interests of children are effectively translated into policies, programmes and budgets of public partners at all levels; and 2) Adequate, flexible and predictable resources are mobilized and leveraged to achieve results for children.
How can you make a difference?
The UN Partnerships Team in UNICEF's Public Partnerships Division in New York is looking for an intern to support the team in shaping and building partnerships to achieve results for children worldwide. This is an exciting opportunity to obtain an in-depth understanding of the functioning of UNICEF and its work, from high-level political engagement to liaising with colleagues in the field and regional offices and across headquarters divisions. as well as its engagement in multilateral for a such as the EC/DC, the CEB, the UNSDG, among others.
Under the direction of the UN Partnerships Team Public Partnership Specialist/Manager, the intern will support various aspects of external relations, coordination, development and implementation of strategies and approaches to relevant thematic areas.
Main tasks include:
- Learn to support in the coordination of UNICEF strategic engagement in assigned multilateral and interagency fora;
- Learn to support in preparing briefing notes and any other documentation required for participation of Senior Staff in relevant meetings;
- Learn how to organize consultations and other convenings with assigned partners;
- Learn how to participate in and summarize results from internal and external meetings with assigned partners;
- Learn how to manage day-to-day contacts with colleagues and focal points in UNICEF, sister agencies and UN Headquarters;
- Learn how to maintain up-to-date information on UNICEF positions on relevant topics;
- Learn knowledge management, reinforcing institutional memory and regularly updating the Team’s intranet pages;
- Any other task as required.
Training components and learning elements
- Participation in global UNICEF partnerships meetings;
- Guidance in relation to training opportunities within the field of expertise;
- Access to UNICEF's Mentoring programmes as available.
Participation in missions or training courses
The intern will have access to a wide range of PPD/UNICEF knowledge sharing and capacity-building opportunities, e.g., thematic webinars and online trainings.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will be…
- Recent graduate with a Bachelor's Degree or currently enrolled in a graduate programme with a strong academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records or, if not available, a reference letter from an academic supervisor;
- Recent graduate with a master’s degree in Social Sciences or related field, including a relevant background and interest in international relations, development and humanitarian assistance, resource mobilization and external relations;
- Good command of Microsoft Office working environment and applications;
- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).
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.
Duration: 6 months
Duty Station: Remote work arrangement on EST (New York) time zone. Visa Information: Interns will be responsible for obtaining their G-4 visa before traveling to United States. They will not be permitted to enter the United States without a valid G-4 visa. UNICEF will only issue guidance and a letter stating acceptance of an individual as an intern/fellow and the conditions governing the Internship/Fellowship.
Insurance: UNICEF will not be responsible for costs arising from accidents and/or illness incurred during the intern’s service. Therefore, the selected candidate must provide proof of enrollment in a health/accident plan prior to starting his/her work.
Living and Working Conditions: The internship is fulltime (40 hours per week) and remote-based.
Remarks:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Potential interview questions
| Can you provide an example of how you've worked with diverse teams in the past? | The interviewer wants to assess your teamwork skills and how you handle diversity in collaboration. | Share a specific experience focusing on your role, the diversity of the team, and what you achieved together. |
| Describe a situation where you had to manage multiple tasks or projects simultaneously. | The interviewer seeks to understand your organizational and time management skills under pressure. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you prepare for a meeting with a senior official? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What interests you most about working for UNICEF in partnerships? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you share your understanding of how partnerships can enhance UNICEF's impact? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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