Intern - Administrative Support

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Position Title: Intern - Administrative Support
Location: Rome
Country: Italy
Deadline Date: Feb 21 2025

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
UNICEF, established in 1946, is a United Nations agency that works in over 190 countries and territories. Its mission is to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children, saving lives, defending rights, and helping them fulfill their potential. UNICEF operates with a workforce dedicated to improving child protection standards, especially for unaccompanied minors and vulnerable children in challenging environments.

Job Overview:
The internship-position" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">internship position at UNICEF in Rome is designed to provide administrative and organizational support to the Country Coordinator. The intern will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the ECARO Office in Rome, contributing to the overall mission of UNICEF's Migrant and Refugee Programme in Italy. This program focuses on the protection and social inclusion of unaccompanied and separated children, emphasizing the importance of improving child protection standards and advocating for legislative changes. The intern will gain valuable professional experience in a dynamic work environment, working closely with a team that is passionate about making a difference for children.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The intern will be responsible for a variety of tasks including: 1) Administrative Support: Managing the office calendar, scheduling meetings, preparing and editing documents, handling email correspondence, and maintaining organized files. 2) Communication: Coordinating internal communications, drafting and proofreading business correspondence. 3) Meeting Support: Preparing meeting agendas, taking minutes, arranging logistics for meetings. 4) Research and Analysis: Conducting research on various topics, summarizing findings, and providing recommendations. 5) Office Management: Maintaining office supplies and assisting in special projects as required. The intern will work under the guidance of the Country Coordinator, adhering to UNICEF's standards and procedures.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and enrolled in a graduate degree program or have completed one within the past two years in relevant fields such as political sciences, social sciences, anthropology, or international relations. Strong academic performance is essential, and additional consideration will be given to past professional experience. Fluency in English and Italian is mandatory, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Educational Background:
A degree in political sciences, social sciences, anthropology, international relations, social communication, or related fields is required. Candidates should demonstrate strong academic performance through recent university records.

Experience:
The position requires candidates to have some level of professional experience, which may include internships or volunteer work in relevant fields. This experience should demonstrate the ability to handle responsibilities similar to those outlined in the job description.

Languages:
Fluency in English and Italian is mandatory for this position. Knowledge of additional languages may be considered an asset but is not required.

Additional Notes:
The internship is part-time (50%) and will last until December 31, 202

• The intern will receive a monthly stipend of USD 1,700, prorated based on actual hours worked. UNICEF does not cover medical insurance for interns, and non-EU citizens must provide proof of medical and accident insurance prior to starting the internship. Interns are responsible for obtaining necessary visas or permits for Italy, although UNICEF can provide a support letter for visa applications. The internship is not intended to lead to further employment with UNICEF, and there should be no expectation of employment at the end of the internship. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous background checks and must comply with vaccination requirements.