Internship with the Office of the Executive Director (OED), New York Headquarters, 3 months

UNICEF

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About The Position

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives,
defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood
through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as
we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a
calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse
opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them
reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the
world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and
passionate culture.., coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits
package.

Visit our website [https://www.unicef.org/] to learn more about what we do at
UNICEF.

For every child, dedication

The Office of the Executive Director (OED) provides vision, management, and
oversight, with a focus on accountability, results, partnerships and improving
the quality and reach of programming for children and young people. OED provides
leadership in the pursuit of UNICEF’s mission and sets strategic objectives for
the organization, strengthening organizational culture to support staff and
ensure an environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and respected.

How can you make a difference? 

The incumbent of this intern appointment is expected to support a range of tasks
related to the executive coordination and knowledge and information management
related to the Executive Director’s global missions and engagements. The intern
will undertake research, organize and develop systems for knowledge management,
and support the Front Office in compiling and drafting relevant briefings,
documents, and background notes as needed.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or Ph.D. degree programme or have graduated within the past two years.
• Undergraduate degree in Law, International Relations, Politics, Communications, Management, or specialized areas of UNICEF’s work.
• 6 months-1 year of work experience in project management, support to a senior organizational leader, communications and writing, or knowledge/data management/documentation.
• Strong communication and drafting/writing skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to produce quality work under pressure and maintain discretion
• Good judgment, initiative, and analytical ability
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Nice To Haves

• Postgraduate degree or enrollment in a postgraduate programme is desirable but not essential.
• Familiarity or experience with knowledge management, SharePoint sites is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support to the Executive Specialist/Front Office in research and compilation of relevant background documents to support the preparations for external engagements.
• Compilation and summaries of key results and outcomes of engagements for documentation and record keeping.
• Support to Front Office colleagues to streamline knowledge management efforts and systems, gathering information on requirements and preparing guidance material.
• Other tasks related to executive coordination as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees