Batch Recruitment: Internship (3 months), Chisinau, Moldova (for Moldova nationals/residents only)

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, empowerment

UNICEF’s mission in Moldova is to make sure every child in the country is healthy, educated and safe from harm, therefore having the best start in life and a fair chance to reach her or his full potential and benefit from the country’s prosperity. We believe children have a right to live in a more equitable society, where their voices are heard, and needs met as a matter of priority in line with the Sustainable Development Goals. More information on what we do in Moldova is available at: https://www.unicef.org/moldova.

UNICEF internship programme aims to provide a framework by which eligible undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate students from diverse academic backgrounds are assigned to UNICEF offices, where their educational experience can be enhanced through practical work assignments. Additionally, the programme aims to expose the interns to the work of UNICEF, while providing UNICEF offices with the assistance of qualified students specialized in various professional fields.

How can you make a difference? 

Under the supervision and guidance of the Mentor, the intern will perform a variety of tasks for the Section, while providing necessary support.

Key responsibilities 

• Assist the organization of different meetings, activities and events planned by UNICEF.
• Draft minutes and / or take discussions notes or short informative notes of the office meetings and events.
• Attend relevant trainings, and/or thematic roundtables and actively participates in all capacity building activities provided by UNICEF.
• Provide assistance in communication with different stakeholders (letters, invitations and confirmations).
• Provide support with social media content, captions, and posts aligned with the organization’s communication objectives.
• Provide assistance in reviewing and developing visibility materials.
• Provide substantial contribution to accurate office documentation evidence, systematization, and archiving.
• Provide assistance with mapping and tracking progress of ongoing disability inclusion initiatives of the office.
• Participate in field visits to monitor and report on UNICEF implemented activities.
• Support the collection of data / figures and harmonization of monitoring and reporting tools as well as other programmatic tools and update internal databases.
• Provide support with the planning and implementation of activities related to UNICEF Programmes.
• Provide support in collecting, creating, or sharing information/communication materials related to UNICEF activities.
• Collect and analyze background materials and assist with compiling, summarizing, and creating presentations on relevant topics as well as editing of documents related to UNICEF projects and activities.
• Support coordination efforts within the organization and with other UN agencies.
• Other duties as assigned by the Mentor.

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

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have completed secondary education
• Be enrolled in an undergraduate or higher degree programme or have graduated within the past two years.
• Have strong academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records.
• Have good oral, written, and communication skills.
• Be fluent in Romanian and have working knowledge of English. Knowledge of Russian or other language relevant for Moldova is considered an asset.
• Have basic computer skills – operating MS Office programs, archiving computer files, online research capabilities; word processing, using spreadsheets and databases; creating presentations.

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…

• Builds and maintains partnerships (L1)
• Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (L1)
• Drive to achieve results for impact (L1)
• Innovates and embraces change (L1)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (L1)
• Thinks and acts strategically (L1)
• Works collaboratively with others (L1)

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

Who can apply?

This internship position seeks to target youth and to offer opportunities to benefit from a professional experience with UNICEF.

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.

Internship package and working conditions

This is a part-time assignment for a 3-month period, with a flexible schedule estimated at 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday. UNICEF will ensure a suitable workplace within UNICEF premises in Chisinau. The intern will be paid a monthly stipend, consistent to the number of hours worked.

Interns on a part-time assignment may take up to 1.5 days per full-time month off work for any reason, including for medical reasons. The stipend will be reduced for any absence beyond this quota. The quota is cumulative over the duration of the internship, but there will be no compensation or carry-over to another internship or appointment for unused leave days at the end of the internship.

The intern will benefit from professional coaching and support from the Mentor, who will regularly communicate with the incumbent to provide feedback, guidance, and all other necessary assistance to support the intern’s efforts in achieving the objectives of the assignment.

The intern will be granted access to UNICEF’s online learning platform and guidance will be provided in the identification of relevant learning activities.

 Application conditions

The interested candidates shall submit the following package of documents: 

1. CV.
2. Letter of motivation.
3. Grades transcript and proof of enrollment.
4. Minimum 2 recommendation letters (from an academic supervisor, professor, teacher or any other person who can describe your competencies).
5. Proof of medical insurance covering the duration of the internship.
6. Information on additional / special needs, such as reasonable accommodation at the workplace, transportation, food or any other specific needs.

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 from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. 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.

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