Internship, Research Facilitation and Knowledge Management Team UNICEF Office of Research - Innocenti
Job no: 538942
Position type: Internship
Location: Italy Division/Equivalent: Field Results Group
School/Unit: Florence, Italy
Department/Office: Office of Research
Categories: Private Fundraising and Partnerships
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, Research
The Office of Research-Innocenti is the dedicated research office of UNICEF. It undertakes and commissions research on emerging or current issues of relevance for children in order to inform the strategic directions, policies and programmes of UNICEF and its partners. The office explores emerging issues, identifies research gaps, and brings together existing researchers to support or undertake new research, data collection and analysis to address critical questions. The Research Facilitation & Knowledge Management unit within which this internship is located plays a leading role in building a knowledge culture across UNICEF and beyond by providing essential guidance and tools to strengthen generation, communication and use of evidence in decision-making.
The purpose of this position is for an intern to assist the Best of UNICEF Research project manager with the 2021 exercise.
'Best of UNICEF Research' is an annual competition undertaken by Innocenti since 2012 to collect, share and recognise the research that takes place within UNICEF. Research in UNICEF is carried out and commissioned by Country Offices, Regions, Headquarters and, increasingly, by National Committees and is often undertaken with external partners.
This annual exercise calls upon all relevant sections of UNICEF to submit their best examples of high-quality research carried out either directly by UNICEF or with partners and completed in the past two years. Specifically, as part of this exercise, Innocenti is interested in receiving research that is:
Innocenti screens all submissions for eligibility and assesses them according to standard criteria. A shortlist of the highest rated pieces (approx. 10) is shared with an external review panel, who identify the top pieces deserving of recognition. An annual publication is then produced, highlighting the research of all finalists.
This internship is to support the 'Best of UNICEF Research 2021' exercise. The intern will assist the Best of UNICEF Research (BOUR) project manager, based in the Research Facilitation and Knowledge Management team and other UNICEF-Innocenti colleagues in the overall management of the exercise including keeping track of all entries, allocating reviewers to different research pieces, updating the project database, providing regular updates to entrants, supporting the screening and assessment of the submitted research, supporting co-ordination of a publication on the top submissions, identifying promotional opportunities for the publication, including on social media and writing a 'facts & figures' document based on information collected from the submissions at the end of the exercise.
The intern will be supported to strengthen and demonstrate good project management and organisational skills. They will develop UNICEF Core Competencies in Communication, Working with People and Driving for Results. They will also develop Functional Competencies in Deciding and Initiating Action (taking responsibility for actions and projects, taking the initiative and working under their own direction where appropriate); Relating and Networking (building wide and effective networks and relationships across UNICEF staff and with external partners) and Analysing (analysing numerical and other data to identify pattern, trends and relationships and to develop further understanding of the issues).
In addition to development of these competencies, the intern will also increase their understanding of the way that research is conducted in an international UN organisation and how both ethical evidence generation and quality assurance are attained. They will gain broad exposure to the science communication process from a high-profile publication conceptualisation, peer review, conflict resolution, editing and design through to promotion, social media engagement and impact. They will also get a chance to apply their own specialist technical expertise and/or to develop theoretical expertise in the child rights area. Significant on-the-job training will be provided, and the intern will also be able to participate in office seminars and events as a full member of the office. The internship would suit an individual considering a career in science communication, child rights or the UN system.
How can you make a difference?
The intern will work under the supervision of the Chief, Research Facilitation and Knowledge Management at the Office of Research - Innocenti in Florence, Italy. Day to day supervision will be provided by the Best of UNICEF Research project manager. The main responsibilities/tasks will include:
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UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
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UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
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 also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Phone Interviews: Week commencing 19 April 2021
Working hours: Full time Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:30pm CEST (flexible based on agreement) for both remote or onsite. If remote-based in a different time zone, some flexibility in working hours may be required to enable participation in meetings held during Florence office hours. Please note that due to COVID-19, staff presence in the office is currently restricted and so it is highly likely that the internship will at least start remotely.
Duration: 6 months, to start preferably on 10 May 2021 and conclude on 9 November 2021. A slight flexibility in dates and duration is acceptable.
Funding: The internship will be paid at a rate of US$1,200 per calendar month on a full-time basis. Whilst a full-time intern is preferred, a part-time position could be considered, in which case the monthly stipend will be paid on a pro-rata basis. In addition, the actual costs of return travel, up to a maximum of US$1,000, may be reimbursed for onsite interns selected from outside of the commuting distance of the duty station, as agreed in advance. All other accommodation and living expenses are to be covered by the intern or the sponsoring entity.
Eligibility: Interns are personally responsible for obtaining any required visa, covering the entire period of their internship. UNICEF can provide relevant documents such as proof of internship but is unable to support the visa application process any further.
Medical Insurance: Interns must demonstrate proof of medical insurance prior to the beginning of the internship. UNICEF accepts no responsibility for the medical insurance of the intern or costs arising from accidents and illness incurred during the internship.
Leave: Interns are allowed up to 2.5 days per month off work for any reason, including for medical reasons, based on a full-time internship. The paid stipend will be reduced for absence beyond this quota. This quota is cumulative over the duration of the internship, but there will be no compensation for unused leave days at the end of the internship
This internship opportunity is advertised on the UNICEF employment page and UNICEF Office of Research-Innocenti employment page with the title 'UNICEF BOUR Internship Application 2021'. Please fill in your resume and attach a cover letter. The application deadline is 11 April 2021with online interviews tentatively scheduled for the week of 19th April 2021.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. Candidates who are nationals of low and middle-income countries are particularly encouraged to apply.
Advertised: Mar 18 2021 W. Europe Standard Time Application close: Apr 11 2021 W. Europe Daylight Time
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