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, #CARE#

UNICEF China works to promote policies and laws safeguarding children’s rights. The Social Policy Section leads our efforts in child poverty, social protection, public financial management for children, and governance. Working closely with the Chinese government and other partners, we generate evidence on multidimensional child deprivations, social protection system, basic public services for children, public financial management, and early childhood care services. The evidence helps inform legislation and policies that benefit all children, especially the most vulnerable, benefit from equitable and inclusive social protection and basic public services. We also support local pilots at the subnational level to strengthen the linkage between social assistance programmes and service delivery.

For more information, please visit: https://www.unicef.cn/en/what-we-do/social-policy.

How can you make a difference?

The Intern will report to the social policy specialist, and work closely with the social policy officers. He/she will have opportunities to contribute to UNICEF China’s social protection programmes. Main tasks will include:

1. Conducting desk research in the field of social protection, including social assistance, health insurance and maternity insurance, etc.
2. Supporting the research management, reviewing research reports and drafting policy notes and other analytical reports in the area of social protection.
3. Conducting literature review on trends and good practices in strengthening linkages between cash transfers and social services for vulnerable children and families.
4. Developing communication content for social media including blog posts, videos and graphics to advocate for child-sensitive social assistance services.
5. Supporting the organization of seminars/workshops or missions organized by the team with key stakeholders.
6. Undertaking other relevant ad-hoc tasks as assigned by the Social Policy Specialist.

For more information, pls refer to the Term of Reference with details  Social Protection_Internship TOR.docx

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… Be enrolled in a degree programme in postgraduate study, majored in public/social policy, public administration, sociology and other related areas;

• Knowledge about social protection system in China is a strong advantage;
• Have strong academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records, or, if not available, a reference letter from an academic supervisor;
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Have strong attention to details and proven ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks;
• Be able to work individually and as part of a team;
• Have proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel);
• Previous volunteer/intern experience desired;
• Have no immediate relatives working in any UNICEF offices;
• Fluency in English and Mandarin is required.

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)Innovates and embraces change(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity(6)Thinks and acts strategically(7)Works collaboratively with others.

[add the 8th competency (Nurtures, leads and manages people) for supervisory role]

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 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.

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates with disabilities 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 may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that 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.