The Gender and Rights Section (GRS) at UNICEF's headquarters in New York has available a 4-6 month internship (unpaid and starting from Mid-November) for a highly organized, self-motivated and self-directed Masters student. The intern would be based at UNICEF's HQ and work 3-5 days a week to support the Section's work, providing support on research, organizational, logistics, programming, communications, and fundraising activities. S/he will also support preparations leading up to key internal and external events and meetings such as the Beijing +20, rolling out and disseminating UNICEF’s new Gender Action Plan and UN SWAP reporting. The intern will also support key initiatives that are a core part of the Gender and RIghts' section's work, including child marriage, adolescent health, girls' secondary schooling, and gender based violence in emergencies.
Candidates for the internship must be currently enrolled in a Masters or Bachelors (only Juniors and seniors) level programme in a relevant field, including Public Health, the Social Sciences, or Public Administration and must have some academic and/or work background in the field of gender and development. S/he should be able to take initiative, have excellent research, analytical, writing, and communications stills. Close attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and deliver on time even when under pressure are essential. Candidate should also have a strong interest in furthering their learning about gender equality programming.
HOW TO APPLY:
The internship is a unique opportunity to supplement an academic experience with a robust and fulfilling professional experience and will serve as a great introduction to the UN system. To apply, please send resume and cover letter (no more than one page) via email with the subject line “UNICEF Gender and Rights Internship” to Glenda Gill at ggill@unicef.org . The deadline for applications is 12 November, 2014. The GRS will review the applications and schedule an interview with the shortlisted candidates.
