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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 Opportunity

With over 850 indigenous languages, and one of the most ethnically diverse populations, widespread poverty and gender inequality make it hard for many children to realize their rights.  In Papua New Guinea (PNG), UNICEF’s works effectively both ‘upstream’ (with governments) and ‘downstream’ (at the grassroots level) to carry out its mission through a programme of cooperation jointly developed with the government guides our work in the country.

How can you make a difference? 

Background

UNICEF Papua New Guinea is intensifying efforts to advance critical child rights indicators, including immunization, birth registration, ending violence against children (EVAC), and nutrition. These priorities are embedded in the country office’s programmatic and advocacy work, in close partnership with Government, Church networks, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), development partners, and the private sector. To drive momentum and mobilize stakeholders, several high-profile advocacy events will take place between May and December 2025, including:

• UNICEF–PNG Council of Churches (PNGCC) Partnership Workshop (May)
• Visit of the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence Against Children, Dr. Najat Maalla M’jid (May)
• Family Week (June) – featuring targeted events on:
  • Immunization
  • Birth Registration
  • Church Partnerships (focusing on Positive Parenting, Nutrition, and more)

• International Youth Day (August)
• World Children’s Day (November)

To ensure the smooth planning, coordination, and delivery of these initiatives, UNICEF seeks a highly motivated intern to provide dedicated logistical, administrative, and communication support.

Objective

 To support the effective planning and implementation of UNICEF’s priority advocacy events by providing:

• Timely logistical and administrative coordination
• Reliable communication and documentation support
• Responsive internal and external coordination assistance

Scope of Work

Under the supervision of Noreen and Ruth (Communication and SBC/Health) and in close consultation with Dep Rep Programme and Child Protection, the intern is expected to undertake the following tasks:

• Logistical support – assist with coordination of meetings and appointments; Assist with delivery of invitations, letters, and follow-ups; venue and meeting room arrangements and preparation; coordination of meeting documents; support protocol coordination where required; Help coordinate travel, protocol, and guest logistics where needed
• Documentation – support minute taking at meetings; follow up on/track action points, deadlines and deliverables; support the preparation of presentations and other documents for meetings/events; maintain a filing system of documents related to each event
• Coordination – support coordination efforts internally and externally; Assist in liaising with external partners, including churches, private sector partners and CSOs
• General admin support – any other related tasks as required by supervisor(s)

Period of Engagement

The internship is for a period of 6.5 months, starting in mid-May and ending in November 2025.

Eligibility

To be considered for an internship with UNICEF, applicants have to meet the following requirements:

• Be enrolled in a degree programme in an undergraduate, or graduate school, or be a recent graduate
• Be proficient in at least one of UNICEF’s working languages: English, French or Spanish and fluent in the working language of the office they are applying to
• Have strong academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records or, if not available, a reference letter from an academic supervisor
• Have no immediate relatives (e.g. father, mother, brother, sister) working in any UNICEF office
• Have no other relatives in the line of authority which the intern will report to
• Are not disqualified under the UNICEF Child Safeguarding Personnel Standards (DHR/STANDARDS/2019/001), or as amended.

Competencies

• Communication - Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively present thoughts, ideas and technical concepts in a clear, concise and readily understood manner.
• Managing resources – Self-sufficient and able to work with minimal supervision. Organise and manage time and information to achieve defined goals and results within deadlines.
• Team player – able to work as part of a diverse team and independently.

 Benefits to Intern:

70% of the net monthly salary of the GS level 3 step 1

 Terms of Appointment

The internship will span over a 6-months period from May 2025 to November 2025. The intern is expected to work 5 days per week in UNICEF Office.

Language:

Excellent knowledge of English with fluency in speaking, reading and writing.

Application

To apply, submit a cover letter and a resume through the relevant advertisement at UNICEF Careers.

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For every Child, you demonstrate... 

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are...(1) Builds and maintains partnerships(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness(3)Drive to achieve results for impact(4)Innovates and embraces change(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity(6)Thinks and acts strategically(7)Works collaboratively with others.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. 

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.