UNICEF Internship – Nutrition 2023

To reach the most underprivileged children on the planet, UNICEF works in some of the most difficult locations. to prevent their deaths. to protect their legal rights. to assist them in achieving their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, UNICEF works for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

In order to ensure timely, high-quality evidence to inform program performance and adjustment based on lessons learned, nutrition knowledge and information management is a key goal in the 2022–2026 Kenya country program. The UNICEF Kenya country office is looking for an intern to help the nutrition section team make the most use of the information and data at hand in order to accomplish this. In order to reach a variety of target audiences, including funders, the government, and other stakeholders, the nutrition division will use the assistance of the intern to select, compile, and distribute high-quality and efficient products.

Under the direct supervision of the Nutrition Specialist, the Intern shall perform the following duties:

• Arrange and consolidate information and data from the project staff and relevant national stakeholders for use in communications materials with a particular focus on Nutrition Emergency data.
• Use graphic design skills to design project publications, fact sheets, and leaflets and prepare layouts for documents, reports, and communication materials developed through projects
• Deliver creative non-technical nutrition-related communication materials.
• Contribute to updating reporting schedules, preparing reporting templates, proofreading, and formatting reports.
• Provide logistical support on activities such as the organization and reporting of conferences, events, etc.
• Apply innovative approaches, and digital solutions and promote good practices to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable communications approaches.
• Support the ECD task force secretariat with note-taking, literature, and desk reviews
• Conduct other tasks as assigned

There is no expectancy of employment at the end of the internship.UNICEF will not be responsible for costs arising from accidents and/or illness incurred during the intern’s service, whether on or off UNICEF premises. Therefore, the selected candidate must provide proof of enrolment in a health/accident plan before starting his/her work. If accepted, the intern will be required to provide a copy of health insurance coverage and to fill out the relevant UNICEF forms on conditions regarding service as an intern. Interns are responsible for obtaining visas for the duration of the internship as applicable. UNICEF may provide relevant documents such as proof of internship. Interns shall observe all applicable rules, regulations, instructions procedures, and directives of UNICEF.

UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.