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, hope

The UNICEF Internship Programme offers qualified and eligible students at both Headquarters (HQ) and Country Offices (CO) the unique opportunity to acquire direct practical experience in UNICEF's work and the United Nations system under the direct supervision of experienced UNICEF staff.

How can you make a difference? 

Purpose of the assignment

The Division of Public Partnerships (PPD) works to strengthen UNICEF’s position as a partner of choice for children’s rights among governments and public actors around the world. The intern will acquire direct practical experience in PPD Tokyo’s work and the United Nations system by supporting the office’s advocacy, communication, and visibility activities, under the general guidance of the supervisor (Public Partnership Specialist).

Specific tasks:

Under the supervision of the Public Partnership Specialist, PPD Tokyo, the intern will

• Assist the Team’s efforts to enhance donor visibility and UNICEF’s advocacy messages by gathering and organising information for key counterparts and media
• Update and improve the Tokyo office’s website and social media accounts as necessary
• Assist the team in translating UNICEF messages, press releases, and other publications
• Provide logistical support for events, consultations, and workshops that the office will organize
• Any other tasks assigned by the supervisor 

Duration of assignment: Between March 2025 and December 2025 (more than 3 months, up to 6 months)

The duty station is Tokyo, Japan.

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

• Currently enrolled in a university or a graduate school or those who graduated from schools within two years. Professional experiences are desirable.
• Available for work at least 4 days per week for 3-6 months.
• Interested in UNICEF's areas of operation such as child rights, child protection, education, health, nutrition, water and sanitation, gender, and so on.
• Experience and/or knowledge of international cooperation as well as humanitarian and development assistance.
• Experience of translating communication materials is highly desirable.   
• Experience in public relations and/or event management is an asset.
• Experience of managing a website and social media is an asset.
• A high level of proficiency in both written and oral languages of English and Japanese is required.
• Ability to work with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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 Core Values | UNICEF Careers

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:  

Payment of stipend: PPD Tokyo will provide a lump sum of JPY 5,500/ day, inclusive of transport costs.   

Work modality: Work modality is negotiable.  Depending on the team's schedule which follows PPD Tokyo's hybrid work modality (combination of working in the office and teleworking), interns may be asked to work from home on a certain number of days in a week. 

The selected candidate is solely responsible for ensuring that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). 

How to apply:

Applicants are requested to apply through this online system by 5 January 2025.  When you apply, please attach your CV (both in English and Japanese) and a cover letter in English to state the majors/areas of your study and the reason for your application.  Kindly note that applications without an attached Japanese resume will not be considered.

Please specify when and how often you are available for work during the proposed period (March 2025 – December 2025) in your cover letter.

Only qualified applicants will be short-listed and notified for further screening and interview.  Thank you for your understanding.