Internship
Responsibilities:
Under the guidance and
supervision of her/his supervisor, the intern will :
- Support knowledge management activities relevant
to private sector engagement, including the documentation of good examples
in engaging with the private sector strategically aligned with the
prorgamme priorities at their country offices.
- Support internal and external communications on
private sector engagement activities and strategies jointly with the
communications team at the regional office utilizing various channels such
as websites, social media and SharePoint collaboration sites.
- Supporting the production of advocacy documents
targeted to business audience on key topics such as ESG, climate change,
Child Rights and Business issues, etc.
- Prepare briefings, one-pagers and presentation
materials as needed
- Support the engagement with a particular industry
(to be defined) with relevant UNCIEF colleagues such as extractives, ICT,
agribusiness, etc.
- Support other activities related to business
engagement and capacity building initiatives needed/requested by the
Corporate Alliances Specialist.
Some learning
components of this internship also include:
- Improving knowledge on child rights and business
- Understanding of how to engage with business to
accelerate outcomes for children
- Improving understanding of UNICEF’s activities,
policies and organization
- Improving organization, communication and
coordination skills
Qualifications:
- Be enrolled in a graduate degree programme or have
graduated within the past two years in business, marketing, corporate
social responsibility, sustainaiblity, economics or similar discipline.
Applications should be supported by the latest academic transcript or
graduation certificate or reference letter from an academic supervisor.
- Be able and willing to take on the internship
remotely on a full-time basis for the internship duration.
- Be fluent in English. Knowledge of a second United
Nations an asset (Some countries in the region have Portuguese and French
as their official language).
- Have strong analytical and writing abilities,
attention to detail and familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel and
PowerPoint.
- Have strong communication skills, written English
skills, and ability to write clearly, succinctly and for a variety of
audiences.
- Have interest in UNICEF mandate and its work on
business issues and human rights.
- Any relevant work or volunteer experience
particularly in Africa will be considered an asset.
Core Competencies
- Builds and maintains partnership
- Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
- Drive to achieve results for impact
- Innovates and embraces change
- Manages ambiguity and complexity
- Thinks and acts strategically
- Works collaboratively with others
How to Apply
Deadline: Jun 9, 2022