Unicef Internship Opportunity: French-Speaking Programme Team Member for Education Outcomes Fund
The UNICEF Internship Program is seeking a motivated French-speaking intern to join the Programme Team for the Education Outcomes Fund (EOF). This remote, six-month position (REQ#579766) offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful educational initiatives while gaining valuable experience in the nonprofit sector.
Job no: 579766
Contract type: Internship
Duty Station: London
Level: Internship
Location: United Kingdom
Categories: Education, Financial Management
Application process:
- Please apply through UNICEF’s career portal by Sunday, 16 February 2025.
- The assessment process for shortlisted candidates will involve a written test and two rounds of interviews.
- Unfortunately, due to the potentially large number of applications, we will only be able to contact applicants who are invited to the next stage of the process and will not be able to provide feedback to candidates that are not shortlisted.
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Monthly stipend:
Interns will receive a stipend based on their location. USD 1,700 per month in New York, Geneva, and Copenhagen; or 70% of the monthly salary of the GS level 3 step 1 in all other duty stations.
DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT (TASKS):
Country Scoping:
- Conducting research on the education systems and challenges across several countries, with the aim of identifying well-suited contexts for results-based financing.
- Carrying out detailed data analysis to understand complex educational shortcomings and conduct market research to advise donors on how they can best generate a social return.
- Assessing the suitability of results-based financing instruments in different contexts and education sectors and presenting your research to guide decisions.
Program design:
- Research the provider and investor markets and engage with market participants to fine-tune program design.
- Preparation for workshops to engage government officials with program design.
- Participating in the design of new results-based financing programs in the Basic Education, Early Childhood or skills for employment sectors.
- Conducting research to guide programmatic decisions.
- Working with financial models of innovative finance structures.
To be considered for this internship, applicants must meet the following requirements.
Essential:
- Enrolled in a degree programme in an undergraduate or graduate school, or a recent graduate (within the last 2 years).
- Excellent academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records.
- At least 18 years old.
- Fluency in English and French is required.
- No immediate relatives (e.g., father, mother, brother, sister) working in any UNICEF office; and have no other relatives in the line of authority that the intern will report to.
Desirable:
- A degree in a relevant subject, such as economics, business, political science, finance, education, international development, or a related field, is preferred.
- Experience or an interest in international development, the global education sector, and international aid is desirable. Additional consideration will be given for any relevant experience.
- Proficiency in Spanish or Arabic is desirable.
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Remarks:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract.
Advertised: 27 Jan 2025 GMT Standard Time
Deadline: 16 Feb 2025 GMT Standard Time
