Batch Recruitment-Social Policy Intern, 2.5 Months, (Abuja, Kano, Bauchi, Enugu, Lagos, Sokoto) Nigeria.

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, the right to an advocate

In Nigeria, UNICEF works in a complex humanitarian and development setting to fulfill and protect children's rights in partnership with the government, civil society, children, and families.  UNICEF Nigeria is one of the largest UNICEF Country Offices globally - click the link to learn more about UNICEF in Nigeria: https://www.unicef.org/nigeria/

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Background:

UNICEF’s core mission is to advocate for the rights of every child, with a focus on equity and reaching the most disadvantaged children and families. This commitment is aligned with UNICEF’s equity strategy, which emphasizes ensuring that every child has the opportunity to survive, develop, and reach their full potential without discrimination.

How can you make a difference? 

Purpose of the Assignment:   The Internship Position offers current students from diverse academic backgrounds the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with UNICEF and support real-time programme implementation and management. The position provides an opportunity to gain experiential learning that will support professional and personal development. Under the general guidance of the supervisor, the intern will provide support and assistance in all stages of the implementation of the programmes of the Social Policy section. The position will support various areas of social policy programming and related advocacy from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results. This opportunity will also support direct programme work with implementing partners including government, as well as linkages and support to the work done by other sections of UNICEF.   Major Responsibilities:

1. Contribute to the development of reports, and other documentation that utilizes data to advocate for improved social protection coverage for children.
2. Help manage and coordinate technical support around social protection, public finance and governance ensuring it is well planned, monitored, and implemented.
3. Supports and contributes to effective and efficient planning, management, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the section’s programmes.
4. Regularly monitor program consistency and data quality to ensure compliance with project management standards.
5. Prepare and present data-driven reports to support project reporting.
6. Provide timely and accurate data insights to inform the design, implementation, and review of programme initiatives.
7. Management of the schedule of various meetings with the government partners and logistics support to the section.
8. Any other business which might be necessary for the section and the field office in general.

 

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

Minimum requirements:

 

Education: A current Nigerian student at 200 level or above of a first university degree programme in any of the following faculties/departments: Social Sciences, Administration, Public Policy, or a related field. Have strong academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records or, if not available, a reference letter from an academic supervisor.   Experience and technical Skills: No previous experience is required. However, possessing previous experience in programme support and management will be an asset, as well as skills in computer (Microsoft Office Application), report writing, data management, and analysis.   Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.   Status of Intern:   Interns are not considered staff members and may NOT represent UNICEF in any official capacity. Applicants should have no immediate relatives (e.g. father, mother, brother, sister) working in any UNICEF office. In addition, they should have no other relatives in the line of authority which the intern will report to.   Application Process:

1. Interested students must apply for this position through the UNICEF career portal and upload the following documents:

Current academic year register receipt and recent academic results certified by academic institution.   Referral letter from the head of the students' department or the Students' Affairs Department.   Cover letter stating applicants' motivation for the internship.   Copy of valid medical insurance for the duration of internship.

Candidates should only apply for one location, and should specify which location they are interested in.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (1)

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (1)

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact (1)

(4) Innovates and embraces change (1)

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)

(6) Thinks and acts strategically (1)

(7) Works collaboratively with others (1)

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

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 promoting 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions 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. 

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advanced to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

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