UNICEF is a UN organization mandated by the UN General Assembly to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. In Lao PDR, UNICEF is working with its partners to support the Government to realize children’s rights on survival, development, protection and participation.

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UNICEF in Vientiane, Lao PDR is looking for a National Internship for Social Policy. The duration of this assignment is 6 months, starting as soon as possible. The intern will be based in UNICEF Office in Vientiane.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

 Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Social Policy, the intern will work closely with the Social Policy Specialist and will be responsible for providing technical assistance to the implementation of social policy programming. Interns are expected to contribute to the following tasks:

• Support the translation of material, meeting minutes, reports, agenda, and other relevant documents.

• Document and share minutes from meetings, workshops, and discussions with relevant colleagues and partners

• Support logistical arrangements for meetings, discussions, workshops, and events related to Social Policy Section activities

• Assist with communication and media products related to social policy, including drafting program briefs, presentation, and other advocacy materials.

Experience and education requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor’s (preferable master’s degree) in a relevant field, such as economics, laws, governance, social science, public administration, statistics or other disciplines pertinent to the position.

• Proficient in at least one of UNICEF’s working languages, particularly English, at a working knowledge level.

• Mandatory fluency in Laotian.

• Experience in translation English to Lao and Lao to English in written and verbally

• Experience in design and formatting including power point presentation and cover pages.

• Demonstrated excellent academic performance through recent university or institution records.

• Ability to use technology including AI for various tasks including creating power point presentations, translation, analysis etc.

 

Please find the full TOR here:   TOR-Social Policy intern for VA.pdf

 

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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.