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 fulfilling 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, a fair chance

Stretching from Mongolia in the North to Tonga in the South, UNICEF’s East Asia & Pacific Regional Office, based in Bangkok Thailand, covers one of the most diverse and dynamic areas in world. Each year around 30 million children are born, and UNICEF is there to help protect and promote their rights.  The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), as the most ratified human rights instrument in history, as well as the Convention for the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) and the Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities (CRPD) represent the backbone of UNICEF’s engagement across all its functional areas of work and a key tool to hold state authorities accountable to their obligation of leaving none behind. EAPR Regional Office, in cooperation with other relevant international partners is committed to utilize to the maximum potential the human rights mechanisms ensure that access to human rights and related services will be a reality for every child.

How can you make a difference?

• Provide support in implementing the Child Rights agenda for the Child Protection team of the UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office and country offices as necessary.

• Assist with drafting thematic analyses and presentations on emerging Child Rights concerns in the region.

• Support the compilation of outstanding Human Rights concluding observations and recommendations in the region.

• Facilitate the rollout of the Child Rights agenda in other areas of Child Protection and collaborate with other sections of the Regional Office, such as Education, Health, Nutrition, and WASH.

• Help develop and maintain the EAPRO SharePoint Collaboration for Child Rights.

• Support the implementation review and strengthening of key child protection frameworks in ASEAN, including on the elimination of violence against children and on online exploitation and abuse of children.

• Support the convening of the 3rd ASEAN ICT Forum on Child Online Protection.

• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Duration of Contract:  6 months (1 August 20024 – 31 January 2025), Full-time

Workplace: UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office (EAPRO)

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

• Enrollment in an advanced university degree (Master’s or higher)

• Experience in working on/researching child rights, human rights and/or child protection issues

• Excellent research and writing skills

• Excellent organizational skills

• Experience of work in developing countries is considered an asset

• Fluency in English
 

Conditions of Intern:

1. Expenses: Stipend according to UNICEF’s guideline is applicable.
2. Health/Medical insurance: UNICEF accepts no responsibility for costs or fatality arising from illness or accidents incurred during the internship whether on or off UNICEF premises.  The intern must carry adequate and regular medical insurance.  The intern will be required to provide with a proof of medical insurance prior to commence work.
3. Confidentiality. The intern is required to respect the confidentiality of information that s/he collect or is exposed to at UNICEF. No reports or papers may be published based on information obtained from UNICEF without the explicit written authorization by the Head of Office or Division Director.
4. Impartiality. The intern is required to respect the impartiality and independence required of UNICEF and will not seek or accept instructions regarding the services performed under the internship agreement from any Government or from any authority external to UNICEF.
5. Employment Prospects. There is no expectance of employment at the end of the internship.

How to apply: 

Interested individuals are requested to submit the following documents no later than 22 May 2024.

• Application letter
• CV
• Two letters of recommendation by the former employer and/or university
• A copy of transcript

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…
(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others.

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

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.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. 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.