Ethics Office Intern

Job Description

Job no: 584815
Contract type: Internship
Duty Station: New York
Level: Internship
Location: United States
Categories: Ethics

Duration: 1 Year Part-Time

For every child,

Under the direct supervision of the Ethics Manager but working closely with all colleagues from the UNICEF Ethics Office, including the UNICEF Ethics Director, the Intern will assist UNICEF’s Ethics Office in promoting and upholding ethical standards throughout the organization.

How can you make a difference?

• Conduct research on ethical issues and regulations relevant to the organization, including data analysis of global surveys and other available sources;
• Assist in developing training materials to raise awareness of ethical issues among UNICEF personnel;
• Attend preparatory calls for training sessions and provide support with scheduling and logistics;
• Create and distribute ethics-related communication materials;
• Support the intake function by drafting responses to simple enquiries received by the office;
• When required, attend case discussions and draft records/notes for the office;
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and revising Ethics policies, guidance, and information notes;
• Identify best practices across the United Nations system, as well as the non-profit, public, and private sectors, and contribute to trend analysis
• Provide support with simple tasks related to the review of cases of protection against retaliation;
• Provide support with general administrative tasks as needed by the Ethics Office;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as law, social sciences, public administration, human resources, investigations, corporate ethics or related field is required.
• Professional experience is not mandatory; however, familiarity with or exposure to ethics, compliance, or risk management issues will be considered an asset.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in ethics, law, or related fields.
• Excellent drafting, translation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team.

Advertised: 16 Oct 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Deadline: 30 Oct 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

About the Organization

UNICEF is out to change the world for children vaccination by vaccination, blanket by blanket, biscuit by biscuit, book by book. In most of America, these things are considered completely ordinary. But in many parts of the developing world, they can save a child's life. UNICEF is unique among world organizations and unique among those working with young people. As a global movement, we use our authority to influence decision makers and diverse partners to turn the most innovative ideas into reality. In 155 countries and territories, UNICEF's field staff uses hard-won expertise to meet the challenges facing children and those who care for them. Our history has given us a profound understanding of development and the importance of child health, education, equality and protection in advancing humanity. All that we do helps children realize their full potential. In support of UNICEF's work, the U.S. Fund for UNICEF focuses on five major priorities: education, emergencies, HIV/AIDS, immunization and malnutrition.