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For every child, the right for Care

The purpose of the UNICEF internship programme is to provide a framework through which students or recent graduates gain practical experience while supporting UNICEF programmes. The WASH programme in Egypt supports national efforts in water, sanitation, and hygiene across both development and humanitarian activities, including supply management, reporting, and sector coordination as WASH Sector Lead.

How can you make a difference?

The intern will support the WASH team in operational and coordination activities, with a focus on proposal editing, reporting, supply tracking, and interagency engagement. WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) refers to the essential services that ensure access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene, which are critical for public health and child well-being. The role does not include programme design or development, but will contribute to specific activities such as preparation for interagency trainings, including logistics and coordination.

Main tasks and responsibilities

The intern will contribute to the team’s work by:

• Learn about UNICEF Egypt’s WASH programme and how it aligns with national priorities.
• Edit and format project proposals and concept notes.
• Prepare and edit reports, presentations, briefing notes, and other documents.
• Update tracking tools and contribute to WASH supply status reporting including delivery status and supporting documentation.
• Assist in organizing meetings, workshops, and training sessions, including logistics and participant coordination.
• Prepare meeting minutes and monitor follow-up actions.
• Support communication and coordination with partner organizations

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

Minimum requirements

Education: Enrolment in a degree programme in an undergraduate or graduate school, or  recent graduation (< 2 years) Preferred fields of study include:

1. 1. Civil Engineering
   2. Environmental Engineering
   3. Water Resources Management
   4. Environmental Science
   5. Climate Change
   6.   International Development
   7. Public Policy
   8. Business Administration or Supply Chain Management

Work Experience: Strong academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records

Language Requirements: Fluency in Arabic and proficiency in English

Egyptian and international candidates are eligible to apply. UNICEF does not facilitate the issuance of visas or work authorization for candidates.

Have no immediate relatives (e.g. father, mother, brother, sister) working in any UNICEF office; and have no other relatives in the line of authority which the intern will report to.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and 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

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

• In accordance with UNICEF's guidelines, all interns must receive a stipend (70% of net monthly salary of GS 3).
• 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 enrollment in a health/accident plan prior to 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 may take up to 2.5 days per month off work for any reason, including for medical reasons.
• Interns shall observe all applicable rules, regulations, instructions and procedures and directives of UNICEF.

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 also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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 promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates from targeted underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. 

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information.

Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF's Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. 

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