Youth Environment Living Labs (YELL) Internship, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 6 months (Open for Malaysians 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, hope

UNICEF Malaysia is a unique country office in that it is in an upper middle-income country, but one with significant remaining disparities and inequalities where both advocacy and programming approaches are required. UNICEF adds value by influencing the development narrative of the country through quality evidence generation, evidence-based advocacy and policy recommendations, supported by partnerships and alliances with civil society, the private sector, academia, and think tanks. UNICEF has worked in Malaysia continuously since 1964. Visit this link for more information on UNICEF in Malaysia: https://www.unicef.org/Malaysia/

How can you make a difference? 

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

• Currently enrolled in/recently graduated (within the past 2 years) from a graduate (Master’s) or undergraduate (Bachelor’s) degree in the areas of Climate Science/Studies, Communications, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Civil/Mechanical/Environmental Engineering, Energy, Environmental Studies/Management, Economics, Public Policy, Sustainable Development or related field.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old
• Demonstrable proficiency in verbal, written and interpersonal communication in English (including active listening and information synthesis and strong writing abilities).
• Demonstrable proficiency in verbal, written and interpersonal communication in Bahasa Malaysia or other dialects commonly used in Malaysia.
• Familiar with web management; familiarity with Beanstalk CMS is an advantage.
• Familiar with graphic design, photography, video editing, using Canva, and other communication mediums and content creation is an advantage.
• Previous relevant work or volunteer experience is highly desired.
• Have no immediate relatives (e.g. father, mother, brother, sister) working in any UNICEF office; and
• Have no other relatives in the line of authority which the intern will report to.

• The intern will receive UNICEF laptop and email account during the internship period.
• The intern will receive a basic stipend according to UNICEF’s internal standard.

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

• Demonstrates a drive to learn and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to self-reflect and self-correct.
• High standard for quality of work.
• Can-do attitude and shows initiative (proactive).
• Resilient and approach challenges and steep learning curves with a positive outlook.
• Ability and willingness to be collaborative when working in a team.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work within a multi-cultural team.
• Enjoys creating and innovating.

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 persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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