Unleashing Potential: Embark on a Life-Changing Journey with the UNICEF Internship 2023

The UNICEF internship offers a unique opportunity to actively contribute to the organization’s work plan in Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) and Primary Health Care (PHC) within the Health Section. Interns will play a vital role in enhancing UNICEF’s capacity for HSS through a range of activities, including quantitative and qualitative analysis, knowledge product development, advocacy and policy briefs, as well as reviewing reports in relevant areas.

As part of UNICEF’s commitment to achieving its strategic goals, particularly in line with the Sustainable Development Goals and Universal Health Coverage, the organization recognizes the significance of strengthening national systems to provide sustainable and high-quality services, especially for children. The internship programme aligns with this objective and aims to facilitate direct and virtual-based conversations with internal and external stakeholders, contributing to the overall work plan.

By documenting programmatic actions and experiences from HSS Learning Program trainees and graduates at various levels, including country, regional, and headquarters, the internship will support staff members in their HSS and PHC efforts towards Universal Health Coverage. This, in turn, will help UNICEF achieve its strategic goals of ending preventable maternal, newborn, and child deaths, promoting the health and development of all children, and reducing health inequities.

Interns participating in this assignment will be placed within the HSS unit of the Health Section, Program Division, at UNICEF Headquarters. They will report to and work closely under the direct supervision of the HSS Health Specialist, playing a crucial role in supporting the unit’s engagement on capacity building initiatives.

About United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)

• Our Internship Program offers students and recent graduates the opportunity to gain direct practical work experience.
• Duration: The duration of an internship is normally between six and twenty-six weeks. Internships can be on a full-time or a part-time basis.
• Expenses we cover: UNICEF provides a monthly stipend to interns. A one-time lump sum, as a contribution towards travel and visa costs, may also be granted when funding is available.
• Visa: If necessary, UNICEF will provide relevant supporting documents for our visa applications.

Requirements

• Your profile could be a good fit if it meets the following requirements:
• At least 18 years old.
• Enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or PhD program, or have graduated within the past two years.
• Proficient in at least one of UNICEF’s working languages: English, French or Spanish. Fluency in the working language of the office you are applying to, may also be required.
• Have no immediate relatives (e.g., mother, father, sister, brother) working with UNICEF, or any other relatives in your reporting line of authority.
• Have strong academic performance and motivation
• Additional consideration will be given to any professional experience relevant to the function you’re applying for.

How to Apply

• Internship opportunities are offered throughout the year. You can find current opportunities on our vacancies page.
• Once you identify a vacancy of interest please click on the button “Apply Now” and then proceed with instructions for the application process.
• Carefully review the requirements for each internship opportunity and customize your profile to highlight your suitability for the role.
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• Due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.