Job Description

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, hope

Together with the Malaysian government and others who are truly passionate about child rights, UNICEF works in Malaysia to ensure every child has the opportunity to grow healthy and happy; live safely; and achieve their full potential.

With the Convention on the Rights of the Child, the Sustainable Development Goals, and the 11th Malaysia plan as our guides, we endeavor to change minds, change policies, and in turn change the lives of all children in Malaysia.

How can you make a difference?

Under the guidance and supervision of the UNICEF Chief of Child Protection (CP)/Child Protection Specialist/Officer, the Child Protection Intern supports the effective implementation of programmes under the Child Protection section. Initiatives may include but not be limited to:

• Children Affected by Migration
• Violence Against Children
• Social Service Workforce Strengthening
• Child Online Protection
• Alternative Care (for Children without Parental Care)
• Justice for Children
• Social Norms and Child Protection
• Child Marriage
• Corporal Punishment

Roles and Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Support desk reviews and analysis of background documents, review of draft reports and Terms of Reference (ToR), including keeping record of comments, providing suggestions for improvements and ensuring that comments are incorporated and addressed as needed.

Logistical and administrative support for key meetings and events with government counterparts, partners and other stakeholders including preparation, interpretation, drafting minutes of meetings, summaries of reports, and other relevant documentation as needed.

Support the implementation of activities under Child Protection programmes including organizing webinars and online events.

Support the monitoring of progress of activities under Child Protection programmes.

Support review of relevant research and studies, development of knowledge products and materials on child protection, and collation of data/documentation as required.

Support the unit with producing communication materials, focusing on human interest stories, photo essays, social media materials, etc

Other tasks that may arise related to the work areas of the Child Protection section.

About you

Our ideal candidate has an impressive analytical mind, a keen understanding of international development in an upper-middle income country and sound judgment. How and Why are among your favourite words, and you are always looking to understand what works, and what doesn\'t, to help transform international development. You have a desire to help UNICEF Malaysia and its partners to do their work better for children, and to help collect the evidence they need to improve the programmes that they deliver. This includes excellent listening and communication skills and the ability to learn and share knowledge, encouraging the learning of others.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have\xe2\x80\xa6

• Currently enrolled in a graduate (Master\'s) or undergraduate (Bachelor\'s) or have graduated within the past two years.
• Field of study in International Development, Child Protection, or other relevant Social Science.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Demonstrable proof of excellent academic performance.
• Demonstrable excellence in verbal, written and interpersonal communication in English and Malay (including active listening and information synthesis and strong writing abilities).
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work within a multi-cultural team.
• Previous relevant work or volunteer experience highly desired.

Conditions of the Internship

• The intern should have his/her own laptop and work remotely but will receive UNICEF email account during the internship period.
• For a locally recruited intern, the intern will receive a basic stipend of RM1,690 a month.
• For national applicants, the intern may be expected to work in UNICEF Putrajaya office at least three days of the week and remotely for the other working days.

The candidate should possess the following competencies:

• Solid understanding and familiarity with child rights
• Be willing to learn and interested in the field of Child Protection
• Excellent communication skills including both written and verbal use of language
• Fluency in Bahasa Malaysia is highly desired
• Ability to work well with people and in a team
• High standard for quality of work and drives for results
• Quick learner and strong research skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances

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 is here to serve the world\'s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. , irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

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 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. 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.

Advertised: 09 Jan 2023 Singapore Standard Time
Deadline: 22 Jan 2023 Singapore Standard Time

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