Internship – Communication for Development (C4D) And Adolescent Development and Participation (ADAP), Putrajaya/Kuala Lumpur (Malaysian Only)

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, hope

How can you make a difference?

Purpose of Activity/Assignment & Scope of Work

The intern will be supporting the Adolescent Development and Participation (ADAP) and Communication for Development (C4D) programmes, under the day-to-day supervision of the Head of Section for ADAP and C4D.

Roles and Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:

ADAP:

• Support with the development and review of young people-friendly content and communications for @KitaConnect (an online engagement programme)
• Support with the development and review of evidence generated on, and, for young people in Malaysia
• Support with the planning of skills development and engagement programmes for young people
• Support with gathering current data on adolescents and youth in Malaysia on key thematic issues
• Coordination and operations support for workshops with young people and partners (offline/online)

C4D:

• Support with the coordination of C4D training and workshops to be conducted for government, academic and CSO partners
• Support with the development of Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials as part of the Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) support provided to the Ministry of Health (MoH) on Covid-19 Vaccine rollout
• Support with the planning and implementation of the Social Behaviour Change Communication strategy on healthy eating habits with the Nutrition Division, MoH.
• Support the validation activities of the edutainment series development, Trish & Trash

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

Qualifications

We are looking for a dynamic person who has a strong interest in rights of young people, content creation, and digital engagement, as well as a proactive attitude towards day-to-day challenges (Boleh spirit)! Most importantly, you need to demonstrate your interest and passion about why you want to work with UNICEF and for children and young people.

• Currently enrolled or graduated either in/from undergraduate level or graduate level school
• Major in a Social Science related field or communications, International Development or other relevant Social Science field, or communications
• Solid skills in social media content production and digital engagement
• Excellent in verbal and written communication in English (including active listening and information synthesis, and strong writing abilities)
• Proficiency in verbal, written and interpersonal communication in Bahasa Malaysia preferred
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work within a multi-cultural team
• Previous relevant work or volunteer experience highly desired

Eligibility Requirement

• Currently enrolled in a graduate (Master’s) or undergraduate (Bachelor’s) or have graduated within the past two years.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Be proficient in at least one of UNICEF’s working languages: English, French or Spanish. Fluency in the working language of the office you are applying to is required.
• Have excellent academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records.
• Have no immediate relatives (e.g. father, mother, brother, sister) working in any UNICEF office; and
• Have no other relatives in the line of authority which the intern will report to.

Conditions of the Internship

• The intern will receive UNICEF laptop and email account during the internship period.
• The intern will receive a basic stipend according to UNICEF’s internal standard.
• The intern is expected to work in UNICEF Putrajaya office at least three days of the week (depending on COVID-19 PKP restriction), and remotely for the other working days.

Leave Days

2.5 days a month, observe UN Holidays at the duty station

Working Hours

• Monday – Friday, 8 am to 4:30pm
• The intern is expected to work in UNICEF Putrajaya office at least three days of the week (depending on COVID-19 PKP restriction), and remotely for the other working days.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

• Solid understanding and familiarity with using social media platforms
• Familiarity with youth trends and challenges of youth development
• Excellent communication skills including both written and verbal use of language
• Ability to work well with people and in a team
• High standard for quality of work and drives for results
• Quick learner and strong research skills
• Enjoys creating and innovating
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.

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.

Remarks:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.