Social Policy Intern, Beijing, China, 3 months

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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, a champion

The Social Policy and Reform for Children (SPARC) section of UNICEF China works with the Government of China (GoC), and other partners to strengthen social protection, essential services for children and to position children at the center of China's development strategies. We support GoC to improve their investments in public financial management (PFM) and governance, etc. that enable all children to develop to their full potential. UNICEF advocates for GoC to prioritize children in policy and budget decisions, supports the generation and analysis of equity in public expenditure data, focusing on the distributional equity of social spending, so that the rights of children are fulfilled, and their futures are guaranteed.

How can you make a difference?

• Support the preparation and organization of workshops and learning events, such as programme consultation meetings: - Support the preparation of meeting material - Assist in identifying and liaising with qualified speakers - Assist in drafting the report to wrap up the feedback and lessons learnt - Any other coordination support if needed

• Support the PFM & Governance research: - Assist in socio-economic data collection and analysis, with a focus on the government budget and expenditure - Assist in desk review on relevant socio-economic contexts and policy background

• Support the launch the new projects related to the PFM & Governance pillar:- Support the coordination with the research team - Support the preparation of the research/activity proposal/concept note

• Support the finalization of projects related to the PFM & Governance pillar:

- Provide revising/polishing assistance for final reports - Support the preparation of policy paper

• Perform other related duties as required

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

• Senior students enrolled in a degree programme in an undergraduate (above 18 years old) or postgraduate study, or graduate within two years, majored in economics, public finance, statistics and other related areas
• Good economic research and data analytical skills required, previous work examples desired (articles, project participation evidence, etc.)
• Have good academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records, or a reference letter from an academic supervisor
• Previous volunteer/intern experience desired
• Have no immediate relatives working in any UNICEF offices
• Fluency in English and Mandarin is required

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:

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. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to selected candidates who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their contracts.