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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, education

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does - in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an equal opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favouritism. 

How can you make a difference? 

The intern will be exposed to learning and personal development opportunities within UNICEF and with the partners, including humanitarian response, and will be exposed to learn new developments in the use of information and analytics to support informed decision that contribute to advance child rights and promote equity.

Together with the supervisor, a monthly work plan will be developed, which will indicate key activities, deliverables, and performance indicators, clearly specifying deadlines. The internship is expected to be on a full-time basis. The intern will be required to submit monthly reports to the supervisor. The monthly report will summarize the learning objectives achieved in conformity with the internship work assignments.

If you would like to know more about this opportunity's objectives and specific tasks, please review the attached document  IM Edu Internship TOR.pdf

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

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or Ph.D. degree programme or have graduated within the past two years in the field of statistics, data management, computer science, engineering, graphics design, or any other related area is required.
• Proficiency in English and fluency in Arabic is required
• Good knowledge and proficiency of Microsoft tools (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required
• Knowledge of business intelligence applications (such as Power-BI, tableau,..etc) is an asset.
• Knowledge of Mapping software (QGIS, ArcMap) is an asset.
• Knowledge in Adobe suite (Illustrator, In-Design, … etc) is an asset.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse people.
• Culturally sensitive and a good understanding of the local context in rural areas.
• Ability to adapt and remain flexible.
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset. 

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.

Remarks:  

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates including persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

UNICEF Internships are conditional on the successful candidate being able to demonstrate proof of medical insurance. 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.

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.

This internship opportunity is full-time (35 hours per week), 6 months, and on-site at the UNICEF Syria Country Office.

Interns at UNICEF receive a stipend.

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

This opportunity is open to Nationals of the country.