Social Inclusion – Disability Intern, SPCRM Section, Yangon UNICEF Myanmar (Open for Myanmar Nationals)

Internship Programme & Policy

Overview

Support data management and child rights initiatives for disability inclusion

You have:

• Current enrolment in, or recent graduation from an undergraduate or master’s program within the last two years in relevant disciplines.
• Fluency in English and Myanmar is required.
• Good technical skills: familiarity with MS Office/online applications and database management; ability to analyze data (descriptive analysis).
• Good reading, writing and analytical skills.
• Good communication skills: Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Experience in a similar field would be beneficial but is not essential.

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Social Inclusion – Disability Intern, SPCRM Section, Yangon UNICEF Myanmar (Open for Myanmar Nationals)

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

UNICEF Myanmar

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programmes, 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.

How can you make a difference?

The Social Policy and Child Rights Monitoring section of UNICEF Myanmar implements and promotes the rights of persons/children with disabilities. According to Article 7 of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, ratified by Myanmar, P/CWDs shall fully enjoy their human rights and fundamental freedoms on an equal basis with other persons/children. SPCRM currently is taking an initiative in building the disability database (DIMS) comprising with social model assessment on P/CWDs to recognize a person’s disability status and for the development of better services (health, social protection, inclusive education, livelihood, safe access to information/referral to basic social services, assistive devices, etc.) as per their situation and particular needs, as well as the barriers to the protection and promotion of their rights. This internship will conduct the critical data administration roles in support of team members completing the social model assessment on P/CWDs in Myanmar.

Key Duties and Tasks: TOR_Social Inclusion Disability Intern 19 July 2022.pdf

Under the direct supervision of the Social Policy Specialist – Disability Focal and overall guidance from the Social Policy Manager, the intern will:

• Update on weekly basis the disability database (DIMS) monitoring matrix and share a weekly report to the SP Specialist
• Develop tracking tools/sheets to check on the social model assessment processes
• Maintain tracking sheets for team members of social model assessment and follow up with them on any pending issues related to the social model assessment
• Support the team members of social model assessment in online database issues
• Assist SP Specialist in analysing data and categorize the data for

o Integrating CWDs to SPCRM’s ongoing programmes (such as disability grant and mobile-based health micro insurance programs)

o Reviewing of CWDs in need of assistive devices

• Participate in internal and external meetings and document and disseminate meeting summaries with assigned action items and follow-up issues
• Assist in Training/workshops/meetings, including coordination with event management supplier, partners, and staff for logistics

**Modality***: Fulltime, On-site*

Tentative start date: 1 September 2022

Duration: 6 Months

To qualify as an intern, for every child you will…

• Current enrolment in, or recent graduation from an undergraduate or master’s program within the last two years in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Computer Science, Business Administration, Development Studies, International Development, Social Sciences, disability related field, or a relevant field.
• Fluency in English and Myanmar is required.
• Have excellent academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records.
• Good reading, writing and analytical skills
• Good technical skills: familiarity with MS Office/online Application and database management and ability to analyze data (descriptive analysis).
• Good communication skills: Ability to work independently and as a team member both within and outside the office.
• Experience in a similar field would be beneficial but is not essential.

How to apply:

• If you recognize yourself from the above and wish to make a difference for every child; you are requested to apply through online. Only completed online applications will be eligible for further review. When you apply, please attach the following:
  • Your CV and a cover letter in English to state the majors/areas of your study and the reason for application;
  • Include two letters of recommendation (can be from employers, internships, university professor, etc.);
  • Attach a proof of excellent academic performance/transcript through recent university or institution records;

Please further note that the successful candidate will require to further provide proof of having medical insurance at the time of communicating for the job offer.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

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.

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 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.

This position has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes as it is either: a role with direct contact with children, works directly with child, is a safeguarding response role or has been assessed as an elevated risk role for child safeguarding. Additional vetting and assessment for elevated risk roles in child safeguarding (potentially including additional criminal background checks) applies.

Remarks:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
• The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. The candidate 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.
• Qualified applicants living with disabilities are encouraged to apply. UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.

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