Internship: Resource Mobilization, UNICEF Regional Office for South Asia, Kathmandu, Nepal, 6 months

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, a future

How can you make a difference? 

UNICEF Regional Office of South Asia (ROSA) is committed to accelerating learning, reducing learning poverty, and increasing skills development and earning opportunities for all children in South Asia. To do this, UNICEF ROSA is prioritizing the agenda for learning recovery, foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN), early childhood education, out-of-school children with a focus on girls, and digital transformation and innovation.

Within this context, resource mobilization is crucial as it enables UNICEF ROSA to secure the necessary funding to effectively support initiatives aimed at promoting equitable access to quality education for children and adolescents in South Asia.

Purpose

The purpose of this internship is to support resource mobilization efforts as a part of the Education team at the UNICEF Regional Office for South Asia.

Expected Scope of Work

The Resource Mobilisation Intern will support the ROSA Education Team in the following activities:

• Donor/partner mapping
• Supporting the ROSA Education team and UNICEF Country Offices on the development of concept notes and funding proposals.
• Collecting Human Interest Stories and other documents that could be used in the context of resource mobilization.
• Developing communication materials to support resource mobilization efforts.
• Supporting the ROSA Education Team on the development of programme-related presentations, Yammer posts, and related materials.

Supervisor

The intern will work under the supervision of the Regional Education Adviser.

Estimated Duration of Contract

6 months (to commence as soon as possible)

Official Travel Involved, if any

Kathmandu 

Amount Budgeted for this Activity

This internship is open to both national and international students. If an international intern is selected, the UNICEF Regional Office for South Asia will support the Intern’s round-trip travel costs up to $1000.

The cost of the monthly stipend will be covered by the UNICEF. Any other costs will be borne by the candidate.

Qualifications or specialized knowledge/experience required

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in economics, international relations, public policy, or another relevant technical field. A first university degree in a relevant field combined with 1 additional year of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a relevant field is desired.
• Developing country work experience is considered an asset.
• Knowledge and understanding of the regional context are highly desired. Familiarity with the Education programme and work of UNICEF/UN is considered an asset.
• Fluency and excellent writing skills in English are required.

National and international students or recent graduates who meet these requirements are strongly encouraged to apply. 

UNICEF’s General Terms and Conditions

The successful intern will be governed by the following conditions:

• Status: Although not considered a staff member of UNICEF, the intern shall be subject to the authority of the Executive Director and the authority delegated by her to the Division Director and Heads of Offices. Interns are not entitled to the privileges and immunities accorded by member states to UNICEF’s officials and staff members.
• Financial support: UNICEF will provide a monthly stipend in accordance with UNICEF rules and recommendations. If an international intern is selected, the intern must make arrangements for living expenses. Living accommodations and other expenses are also their responsibilities. Travel costs to and from the duty station will be negotiated according to UNICEF’s rules and regulations.
• Medical health and coverage: UNICEF accepts no responsibility for costs or fatality arising from illness or accidents incurred during the internship; therefore, the intern must carry adequate and regular medical insurance.
• Confidentiality and publication of information: As an intern, you will respect the confidentiality of information that you collect or are exposed to at UNICEF. No reports or papers may be published based on information obtained from UNICEF without explicit written authorization by the Head of Office or Division Director.
• Employment prospects: The UNICEF internship programme is not connected with employment and there is no expectancy of such. Interns cannot apply for posts advertised internally to UNICEF staff during the period of internship.

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. Innovate and embrace 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 promoting 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 to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates are encouraged to apply.

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 are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid).  Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

All selected candidates will 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.

Government employees who 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.

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 who 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.