Risk Analysis Intern, New York, RAPS, EMOPS, 6 months (on-site)

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State date: 01 August 2023

End date: 31 Jan 2024

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 fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

The Office of Emergency Programme (EMOPS) provides strategic and coordinated support to Country Offices preparing for and responding to humanitarian crises, in collaboration with Regional Offices, to ensure that they have the right capacities to respond effectively and deliver on its Core Commitments to Children in Humanitarian Action (CCCs). EMOPS leads efforts to ensure that UNICEF’s role in complex emergencies and natural disasters is clearly defined, that the organisation is properly equipped to fulfil that role, and that all levels of the organisation are prepared to deliver our mandate.

The Risk Analysis and Preparedness Section(RAPS)' main purpose is to support UNICEF in being ready to meet the CCCs in humanitarian emergencies and thus to contribute to UNICEF’s general ability to assess and adapt to a multitude of risks. RAPS’ aim is to help UNICEF be best prepared and impactful in saving and protecting lives, and in reducing countries’ and populations’ fragilities and children’s vulnerability around the world towards reaching the SDGs. To support this work RAPS is seeking an intern to support its work in contextual risk analysis.

How can you make a difference?

Main duties and responsibilities: The intern, under the supervision of the Emergency Specialist (Risk Analysis), will be responsible for: •Research natural and societal hazards with potential to create humanitarian need, for countries where UNICEF operates •Support on global risk monitoring •Support on the development of dashboard/tools for risk monitoring and analysis •Drafting analytical briefs on the above •Developing scenarios related to the above •Supporting UNICEF’s Horizon Scan process, and inter-agency risk-related processes •Supporting reviews of contingency plans and other preparedness documents

Benefits to Intern: The intern would be able to: •Gain knowledge about contextual risk analysis in a humanitarian context •Build understanding of how risk analysis informs emergency preparedness •Develop skills in integrating qualitative and quantitative analysis • Gain access to various professional networks within UNICEF (Young UNICEF, for example)

What you need to apply:

• To be enrolled in a degree programme in an undergraduate or graduate school in archival studies or related field, or be a recent graduate within the past two (2) years with specific post-secondary education in archival studies or related field.
• A strong academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records.
• One letter of signed recommendation on letterhead or from professional email address
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Be a United States citizen or have a valid US student visa and be able to work legally in the US during the duration of the internship.
• No immediate relatives working in any UNICEF office or have any other relatives in the line of authority which the intern will report to.

Salary/Payment:

UNICEF will provide a monthly stipend during the duration of this Internship. There is no expectancy of employment at the end of the internship.

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 enrolment in a health/accident plan prior to starting his/her work.

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

• Enrolled as a student (or recent graduate; see above) in a graduate degree programme in International Relations, Political Science, Economics, or other relevant subject. • At least 1-2 years previous work experience in a relevant field • Experience conducting qualitative analysis related to societal and natural hazards • Experience using Excel or similar/more advanced tools for data analysis and visualisation • Experience with web scrapping, AI and/or coding are assets • Experience with quantitative analysis/assessment related to societal (conflict, economic…) and natural hazard is an asset • Fluent in English (written ands required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language 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.