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Across 190 countries and territories, UNICEF works for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
Under the direct supervision of the Programme Sub-team Lead (Country Support; Youth Engagement; or Knowledge Management) and oversight from the Senior Adviser of Planning and Programmes, the intern will support the various workstreams of programme planning, development, and implementation. Depending on the sub-team, this will entail working in ensuring that young people are proactively and meaningfully involved in the decision-making processes of GenU at a global, regional and country level, curating and generating knowledge, and supporting the development of technical support and guidance for the country teams.
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By supporting the Programme team of Generation Unlimited, you will:
- Contribute to the implementation of the Annual Work Plan of the Programme team of Generation Unlimited.
- Support with data compilation and analysis of global initiatives for purposes of informing the GenU Strategic Plan.
- Support the strengthening and further development of internal databases and engagement platforms, such as the knowledge exchange, YouthForesight, YouthLEAD, etc.
- Assistance in developing proposals, briefing notes, concept notes, presentations, reports, and advocacy materials for the Programme Pipeline.
- Support rapid literature reviews and other desk-based research tasks to inform programmes, as needed
- Support development of country guidance as per collected lessons and best practices.
- Support the ideation, planning, and rollout of GenU webinars, workshops, and events etc.
- Support the implementation of GenU’s Workstreams:
- Workstream 2: Scaling up online/remote learning, skilling and livelihood platforms
- Workstream 3: Boosting entrepreneurial skills and programmes
- Workstream 4: Youth as Changemakers
- Support the strengthening and further development of GenU’s portals, including the Entrepreneurship Portal.
- Support the strengthening and further development of a comprehensive outreach database of partner organizations, aligned initiatives, and upcoming resource prospects for use by the GenU Programme team.
- Support GenU Country Support, Knowledge Management, and Youth Engagement teams on any other matters as necessary.
Payment Methodology: Monthly stipend in line with UNICEF policy.
Benefits
Learn about UNICEF’s mandate in young people’s development and how Generation Unlimited engages and collaborates with partners, regions and countries.
Eligibilities
- Be enrolled in or having just completed a graduate academic programme
- Have interest and/or experience (academic or practical) in working in public policy, international development, initiatives including adolescents and youth in development or humanitarian contexts.
- Strong writing skills required. Ability to synthesize and craft concept notes and compelling pitch decks for youth-related programmatic initiatives highly desired.
- Knowledge of research, qualitative data analysis, visualization, knowledge management strongly preferred.
- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
- Other Requirements:• Copy of their most recent official transcript showing excellent academic performance
• Copy of Identification Card (ID)
• One letter of signed recommendation on letterhead or from professional email address
Application Process
Apply Online through the Apply Now link.
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Application Deadline: June 17, 2021
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