Internship, PPD Tokyo, Japan

The Division of Public Partnerships (PPD) works to strengthen UNICEF’s position as a partner of choice for children’s right 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 offices’ research and administrative tasks relating to resource mobilisation with the Government of Japan under general guidance of the supervisor (Senior Advisor).

UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world.

For every child, hope.

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 assignment

The Division of Public Partnerships (PPD) works to strengthen UNICEF’s position as a partner of choice for children’s right 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 offices’ research and administrative tasks relating to resource mobilisation with the Government of Japan under general guidance of the supervisor (Senior Advisor).

Specific tasks:

Under the supervision of the Senior Advisor, PPD Tokyo, the intern will

• Support the review and analysis of donor reports by UNICEF offices
• Support a series of analysis of Japan’s ODA for children
• Support translation, report writing, preparation for any Japan-related presentation materials
• Provide logistics and administrative support for advocacy events and/or meetings
• Any other tasks assigned by the supervisor

Duration of assignment: August - December 2017 (more than 2 months, up to 5 months)

Duty station is Tokyo, Japan.

Qualifications of successful candidates:

• Currently enrolled in a university or a graduate school, or those who graduated from schools within two years. 
• Available for work in the office at least 3-4 days per week for 2-5 months.
• Interested in child rights, child protection, education, health, nutrition, gender and so on.
• Experience and/or knowledge on international cooperation as well as humanitarian and development assistance. Working experience in project formulation and/or project report writing are desirable.
• A high level of proficiency in both written and oral languages of English and Japanese is required (For English, we expect the candidates to have scores around TOEIC 800, TOEFL (P) 570, (C)229, (I)89).
• Ability to work with MS Office, Excel, Powerpoint.

Payment of stipend: PPD Tokyo will provide a lump sum of JPY 5,500/ day, inclusive of transport cost, to interns.   

How to apply:

Applicants are requested to apply through this online system by 24 July 2017.  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 application.

Only qualified applicants will be short-listed and notified for further screening and interview.  Thank you for your understanding.