Intern – Child Protection

For every child, A champion

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does— in Programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

In China, UNICEF promote policies and laws that better deliver on children’s rights. We are working with the Government of China and other partners to ensure that the benefits of the country’s development reach the most impoverished children. And we share what we learn with others.

How can you make a difference? 

This position will be working with the child protection team to support child protection officers on management of research and events.

Responsibilities:

• Support the preparation of events related to child online protection and the promotion of disability inclusion awareness. The tasks involve preparing documents, arranging agendas, providing coordination, and offering on-site support.
• Support the development of courses focused on Child Online Protection.
• Support the implementation of an ongoing photo exhibition centered around disability inclusion. The responsibilities include assisting in the preparation of guidance and pitch decks, coordinating with local organizers and volunteers, monitoring exhibition statistics, managing logistic arrangements, and documenting the project.
• Support the knowledge management of the child protection section. This involves monitoring data and research related to child protection, as well as documenting and sharing program results.
• Fulfill other ad hoc tasks related to child protection as assigned.

To qualify as an UNICEF intern, or a champion for every child, you will…

• Be enrolled in a degree programme in an undergraduate (above 18 years old) or postgraduate study, majored in social work, social science, public policy research or related field.
• Have strong academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records, or, if not available, a reference letter from an academic supervisor;
• Have no immediate relatives working in any UNICEF offices;
• Fluency in English and Mandarin is required.

Source: https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/574302