Intern: Innovation

  • Level: Internships / fellowships
  • Contract type: Internship
  • Closing date: 04 Mar 2024 11:59 PM (America/New_York)
  • Duty station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

The Position:

The intern will support the Country Office (CO) towards enhancing the integration of innovation across various programme areas and bringing-in design and innovative ways to the work for greater attraction and support of UNFPA.

You will report to the Resource Mobilization & Partnership Specialist.

Job Purpose:

Under the direct supervision of the Resource Mobilization & Partnership Specialist, the intern will support the Country Office (CO) towards enhancing the integration of innovation across various programme areas and bringing-in design and innovative ways to the work for greater attraction and support of UNFPA.

A work-plan with achievements for the duration of the Internship and learning opportunities will be agreed upon. Periodic progress meetings will lead to a beneficial environment for the Intern enhancing her/his skills and capacity in areas related to UNFPA’s mandate.

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education:  

  • Be enrolled in a first university degree programme (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent) and have completed one full academic year.
  • Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as master’s programme or higher).
  • Have recently graduated with a university degree as defined above and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation; or
  • Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional trainee programme and undertake the internship as part of this programme.

Knowledge and Experience: 

  • At least three years of experience in digital communications and strategy.
  • At least three years’ experience in project and event management. 
  • Experience on innovation and knowledge management
  • A working understanding of youth, SRH and gender equality and gender-based violence work, with a familiarity of regional priorities. 
  • Strong analytical and writing skills.
  • Creative and innovative thinker with the ability to generate new ideas.
  • Experience, skill, and knowledge on creative way of ensuring meaningful and inclusive youth participation and engagement.
  • Prior experience of working in a development system with good geopolitical understanding of Africa, and in particular the East and Southern Africa region is essential. 
  • Good knowledge/understanding of the UN system is preferable; experience working in a multilateral organization and development agencies, including in volunteer capacity, is an asset. 
  • Ability to deliver high quality work within strict deadlines. 
  • Excellent self-awareness, self-management skills. 
  • Languages: Fluency in English. Knowledge of other languages is an asset. 
  • Initiative, sound judgment and demonstrated ability to work independently and harmoniously with staff members from different national and cultural backgrounds.

Languages: 

Fluency in English language is required.

We are no longer accepting applications for this position.

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