Ethics Office Intern

Job Description

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.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others

[add the 8^th competency (Nurtures, leads and manages people) for a supervisory role].

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Deadline: 30 Oct 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

About the Organization

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 to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.