Apply for the Paid Partnership and Advocacy Internship at UNICEF

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Closing Date: 5 May 2025

Apply for the Paid Partnership and Advocacy Internship at UNICEF

Overview

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, UNICEF work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

The UNICEF Internship Programme offers qualified and eligible students at both Headquarters (HQ) and Country Offices (CO) the unique opportunity to acquire direct practical experience in UNICEF’s work and the United Nations system under the direct supervision of experienced UNICEF staff.

Purpose of the Partnership and Advocacy Internship assignment

The Division of Public Partnerships (PPD) works to strengthen UNICEF’s position as a partner of choice for children’s rights among governments and public actors around the world. The intern will acquire direct practical experience in PPD Tokyo’s work and the United Nations system by supporting the office’s advocacy, communication, and visibility activities, under the general guidance of the supervisor (Public Partnership Specialist).

Partnership and Advocacy Internship Specific tasks:

Under the supervision of the Public Partnership Specialist, PPD Tokyo, the intern will

Assist the Team’s efforts to enhance donor visibility and UNICEF’s advocacy messages by gathering and organising information for key counterparts and media
Update and improve the Tokyo office’s website and social media accounts as necessary
Assist the team in translating UNICEF messages, press releases, and other publications
Provide logistical support for events, consultations, and workshops that the office will organize
Any other tasks assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in a university or a graduate school or those who graduated from schools within two years. Professional experiences are desirable.
Available for work at least 4 days per week for 3-6 months.
Interested in UNICEF’s areas of operation such as child rights, child protection, education, health, nutrition, water and sanitation, gender, and so on.
Experience and/or knowledge of international cooperation as well as humanitarian and development assistance.
Experience of translating communication materials is highly desirable.
Experience in public relations and/or event management is an asset.
Experience of managing a website and social media is an asset.
A high level of proficiency in both written and oral languages of English and Japanese is required.
Ability to work with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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.

Remarks:

Payment of stipend: PPD Tokyo will provide a lump sum of JPY 5,500/ day, inclusive of transport costs.
Work modality: Work modality is negotiable. Depending on the team’s schedule which follows PPD Tokyo’s hybrid work modality (combination of working in the office and teleworking), interns may be asked to work from home on a certain number of days in a week.
The selected candidate is solely responsible for ensuring that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract.

How to apply:

Applicants for the UNICEF Internship are requested to apply. When you apply, please attach your CV (both in English and Japanese) and a cover letter in English to state the majors/areas of your study and the reason for your application. Kindly note that applications without an attached Japanese resume will not be considered.