Youth Participation Intern

Job Posting Organization:
UNICEF, established in 1946, operates in over 190 countries and territories with a mission to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. The organization is committed to promoting the rights of every child and offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development to its staff. UNICEF is known for its passionate culture and commitment to making a difference in the lives of children and communities worldwide.

Job Overview:
The Youth Participation Intern will support the Lifelong Learning, Protection, and Development section, focusing on youth participation. This role aims to contribute to transformative results for children while enhancing the intern's professional development through hands-on experience. The intern will engage with the Youth Advisory Board, coordinate an alumni network, support the Youth4Change initiative, and assist in implementing activities under the Global Partnership for Education grant. The intern will also facilitate knowledge-sharing activities and contribute to drafting success stories that highlight youth leadership and innovation.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The intern's responsibilities include supporting the Youth Advisory Board's functioning and engagement, establishing and coordinating an alumni network, implementing the Youth4Change initiative, engaging with potential partners for the YOMA initiative, and supporting activities under the Global Partnership for Education grant. The intern will also assist in knowledge-sharing activities, both online and offline, and draft success stories that showcase youth leadership and opportunities. The intern will report directly to the Chief of Section and collaborate with team members across various sections, developing a work plan that outlines key activities and performance indicators.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must be enrolled in or have recently graduated from a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD program in social sciences, sociology, education, anthropology, social work, psychology, communications, marketing, public health, or related fields. Excellent academic performance is required, as demonstrated by recent university records. The intern should possess strong analytical skills, excellent report writing and presentation skills, and effective communication abilities.

Educational Background:
The position requires candidates to be enrolled in or have graduated from a relevant degree program in social sciences or related fields. This includes disciplines such as sociology, education, anthropology, social work, psychology, communications, marketing, and public health. Recent graduates within the past two years are also eligible to apply, provided they meet the academic performance criteria.

Experience:
A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in youth participation, accountability, and advocacy for youth-related issues is required. This experience may include work related to education, health, mental health, HIV, sexual and reproductive health and rights, skilling, and employability. The intern should demonstrate a strong understanding of youth engagement and advocacy.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, with excellent verbal and written communication skills required for the position. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset but is not explicitly stated as a requirement.

Additional Notes:
The internship will be based in Eswatini, with potential travel to various districts as required. The intern will work full-time during official office hours, which are from 7:45 AM to 4:45 PM, Monday to Thursday, and from 7:45 AM to 2:00 PM on Fridays. The intern will receive a stipend, and payment will be processed monthly upon submission of an invoice. Interns are entitled to take up to 2.5 days off per month, with stipulations regarding payment adjustments for absences beyond this quota. UNICEF provides office space, equipment, and a laptop for the intern's use. The organization emphasizes its commitment to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all qualified candidates.