Internship with UNICEF Libya Country Office, Tripoli; Duration: 6 months (open for Libyan nationals only)

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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, Opportunity!

Under the day-to-day supervision of UNICEF’s Adolescent Development Specialist, the youth intern will support in the engaging, networking, managing, regular monitoring and reporting of the youth projects in Libya. The intern will support in liaising with UNICEF’s

partners and key stakeholders such as the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Youth, for the best interest of children, adolescents, and young people within the scope of the UNICEF programme. The intern is expected to engage with youth and liaise more closely

with entities working on youth initiatives. The role will also require having regular joint meetings with other UNICEF sections such as WASH.

MAIN TASKS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Community Engagement

1. Actively participate in community outreach programs, events, and initiatives.

Project Management:

1. Support in monitoring and evaluating project outcomes, ensuring their alignment with the overarching goal of making a positive impact.

Skill Development:

1. Support in facilitating workshops and training sessions to develop essential skills
2. among youth, such as leadership, communication, and problem-solving.

Networking and Partnerships:

1. Attend relevant community events to expand the network and identify potential partners.
2. Collaborate organizations and private businesses to enhance the impact of youth-led initiatives.

Monitoring and Reporting:

1. Prepare regular reports on project progress, challenges, and lessons learned.

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

• Being enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or Ph.D. degree programme or having graduated within the past two years in education, social studies, environment, or political science is desirable.
• Experience in working with adolescents and youth, working with national or international NGOs is an asset.

• knowledge of programs with a particular focus on youth development, and civil society organizations' role is an asset.

  Previous experience with UN agencies including UNICEF is an asset.

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Be proficient in English and Arabic languages
• Have excellent academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Have no immediate relatives (e.g. father, mother, brother, sister) working in any UNICEF office; and have no other relatives in the line of authority that the intern will report to.​​​​​​​

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.

NOTE:

• 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.
• UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. Eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.