Executive Board Intern

Job Description

Job title
New Internship Recruitment

Job Number:
551751

Location:
United States

Work Type:
Internship

Description:

REQUEST FOR INTERNSHIP - Office of the Secretary of the Executive Board
UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 75 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children’s rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential - to the benefit of a better world.

The UNICEF Internship Program 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.

To be considered for this internship with UNICEF, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or Ph.D. degree programme orhave graduated within the past two years in international relations, public administration, social or political sciences studies.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old
• Be proficient in English. Knowledge of French or Spanish is an asset. Professional writing skills in English is necessary.
• Have excellent academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records
• Strong computer literacy on the Microsoft and Google suites
• International relations, public administration, social or political sciences studies.
• Strong cultural sensitivity, adaptability, and organizational skills

Purpose of the Internship with OSEB

The objective of the internship is to support the Office of the Secretary of the Executive Board to deliver their planned results, and specifically, support the Deputy Secretary in the overall organization and management of the different meetings of the Executive Board.

Background:

The UNICEF Office of the Secretary of the Executive Board (OSEB) is responsible for maintaining an effective relationship between the Executive Board (EB) and the UNICEF secretariat. Under the guidance of the President and the Executive Director, the Office services all aspects of the work of the Executive Board, including the formal sessions, informal consultations and briefings, Bureau meetings, and field visits by the Executive Board members. The Office also provides editorial and technical services for all documentation related to Executive Board sessions and meetings, decisions, reports of sessions and the country programme document repository.

Description of Tasks:

Under the supervision of the Deputy Secretary, the intern will support the OSEB by

• Joint Meeting of the Executive Boards of UNICEF, UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS, UN Women, and WFP: participate in meetings, capture key action points, support the dissemination within OSEB and follow up as needed. In 2023, UNICEF will be the coordinating agency, which will lead to additional tasks
• Prepare draft speaking notes, agendas, run of shows, among others, for the informal consultation on draft country programme documents, the informal briefings of the EB, the orientation of EB members and the election of officers of the EB;
• Assist in the research on governance related topics
• Carrying out collection and / or analysis of data pertaining to EB matters
• Support the Deputy Secretary in the preparation of field visits
• Assist with Board session and other Executive Board meetings, as necessary (preparation, proceedings, post-meeting tasks)
• Undertake other tasks as requested to support the work of the Deputy Secretary and OSEB

Learning objectives:

Through the internship, the successful candidate will acquire:

• Full-time exposure to UNICEF ways of working and understanding of UNICEF’s governance mechanism
• Access to the full suite of UNICEF online learning library (AGORA) and knowledge related to compulsory e-learnings
• Experience in inter-governmental and governance matters
• Experience in drafting documents in support of inter-governmental proceedings (such as speaking notes, agenda etc…) for informal briefings of the Executive Board

Start date: as soon as the candidate is available, for 6 months.

Location: New York, USA (remote support can be considered)

Duration: a minimum of 3 months; candidates who can commit to 6 months will be given priority.

Remuneration: the intern will receive a stipend of 1700 USD per month for the duration of the internship, and 1,000 USD to support travel.

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.