Public Partnership Intern

Job Description

Job no: 589346
Contract type: Internship
Duty Station: Tokyo
Level: Internship
Location: Japan
Categories: Partnerships

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

he 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?

Purpose of the assignment

The Public Partnerships Division (PPD) works to strengthen UNICEF’s position as a partner of choice for children’s right among governments and public actors around the world. The intern will acquire direct practical experience in PPD Asia-Pacific Pilla Office in Tokyo (PPD Tokyo)’s work and the United Nations system by supporting the office’s quality assurance, analysis/research, communication and administrative tasks related to resource mobilisation with the Government of Japan activities under general guidance of the supervisor (Public Partnership Manager).

Specific tasks

Under the supervision of the Public Partnership Manager, PPD Tokyo, the intern will

• Support the review and analysis of donor proposals and reports prepared by UNICEF Country Offices
• Support a series of analyses of Japan’s ODA for children
• Support translation, report writing, preparation for any Japan-related documents and presentation materials
• Support the Team’s efforts to enhance donor visibility, through translation of press releases, videos, and human-interest stories (HIS), as well as the production of the other visibility contents for our communication platforms
• Support UNICEF’s advocacy messages by gathering and organising information for key counterparts and media
• Update and improve the Tokyo office’s website as necessary
• Provide logistical and administrative support for advocacy events, consultation, workshops that the office will organize
• Any other tasks assigned by the supervisor

Duration of assignment: Between February 2026 - January 2027 (more than 3 months, up to 6 months)

Duty station: Tokyo, Japan

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

• Currently enrolled in a university or a graduate school or those who graduated from schools within two years. Professional experiences are desirable.
• Available for work for 4-5 days a week for 3-6 months. Be able to work in accordance with the Japan Standard Time (JST).
• Interested in child rights, health, nutrition, water and sanitation, education, child protection, gender, climate change and so on, the areas where UNICEF works.
• Experience and/or knowledge on international cooperation, humanitarian and development assistance and human security are desirable.
• Working experience in project formulation/report writing are desirable.
• Experience of translating communication materials is highly desirable.
• Experience in public relations and/or event management is an asset.
• Experience in website management and video editing are an asset.
• A high level of proficiency in both written and oral languages of English and Japanese is required.
• Ability to work with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work with advanced level of MS platforms such as Forms, Power BI with analytical data management skills will be an asset.

How to apply:

Applicants are requested to apply through this online system. When you apply, please attach your CV (both in English and Japanese) and a cover letter in English to state the majors/areas of your study and the reason for application.

Please specify when and how often you are available for work during the proposed time frame (February 2026 – January 2027) in your application.

Only qualified applicants will be short-listed and notified for further screening and interview. Thank you for your understanding.

Advertised: 26 Jan 2026 Tokyo Standard Time
Deadline: 02 Feb 2026 Tokyo Standard 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.