Internship (Remote Based) – Employee Resource Group “Una idea latinoamericana” – UILA (4 months)

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 . . .

The UNICEF Internship Programme offers qualified and eligible students at both Headquarters (HQ) and Country Offices (CO) the unique opportunity to acquire direct practical experience in UNICEF’s work and the United Nations system under the direct supervision of experienced UNICEF staff.

How can you make a difference?

The intern will support the work of the Employee Resource Group “Una idea Latinoamericana” (UILA). He/she will establish communication channels for each of the work streams and objectives of the group and ensure fluid communication across its members. The intern will also support the preparation of the groups’ work plan and implementation and ensure with the Chair that activities are organized based on UILA’s monthly planning. This ERG, which was recently created, is expected to reach out to all Latin American nationals working in UNICEF and to ensure that the special needs of the group are supported in accordance with the purpose of the ERG.

UILA has three working groups. One on equity to increase the representation of indigenous and afro-descendants in UNICEF; two on mentoring to support, in Spanish, colleagues in the organization; and three on learning and networking with a monthly meeting, and creating opportunities to network, meet and exchange. UILA will also coordinate with other ERGs to ensure Latin Americans are focalized by those groups. Each of these activities has leaders and interns are expected to support their work.More generally and under the supervision of the Chair of the ERG, the main activities of the intern include,

• Learn to support the working groups and the implementation of their work plans;
• Support the coordination and activities with the other ERGs;
• Assist in preparing the monthly meetings of the group, ensure the up-dated registration of members and steer the groups yammer group.
• Support the preparation and implementation of outreach campaigns to increase participation and relevance of UILA.
• Support the collaboration with other teams in the organization that is led by the working group coordinators.

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

• Be enrolled in a first-level university degree in (e.g. business or public administration, social sciences, education or related field). 
• Fluency in Spanish and English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.
• Knowledge of relevant computer systems and applications; excellent knowledge of MS Office is required.

Start date: Immediately.

Salary/Payment:  UNICEF will provide a monthly stipend during the duration of this Internship. There is no expectancy of employment at the end of the internship.

Visa:  Interns are responsible for obtaining their G-4 visa before traveling to the U.S.  They will not be permitted to enter the United States without a valid G-4 visa.  UNICEF will only issue guidance and a letter stating acceptance of an individual as an intern and  the conditions governing the Internship.

 

Insurance:  UNICEF will not be responsible for costs arising from accidents and/or illness incurred during the intern’s service. Therefore, the selected candidate must provide proof of enrolment in a health/accident plan prior to starting his/her work.

Duration and location: Initial period of 16 weeks that can be extended for a total of six months. The intern is expected to work 15 hours per week. Location is flexible.

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.

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:

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