Child Protection Intern, Beijing, China

We are seeking an intern to support the Violence against Children Survey (VACS) and knowledge management of policies and practices in child protection.

UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. 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 fulfil their potential – to the benefit of a better world.

We are seeking an intern to support the Violence against Children Survey (VACS) and knowledge management of policies and practices in child protection. 3 months (8 January 2018 – 31 March 2018)

Key responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of VACS, with contributions to the translation and proofing of the English translation of the key VACS documents, including research protocols, questionnaire, methodology, VACS implementation guideline, response plan and training manual.
• Conduct literature reviews on policies and research reports in child protection thematic areas, both in Chinese to English, as needed
• Other knowledge management tasks as required

Qualifications

• Have completed undergraduate studies or with current enrolment or recent graduation from a graduate program preferred in English Translation Studies, or the area of social science or development studies.
• Previous intern or social science research desired but not necessary.
• Fluency in both English and Chinese required.
• Good communication skills and a strong team player.

Do you have?

• Respect for UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Inclusion, and Integrity
• A drive for results, setting high standards for the quality of work

• Strong interpersonal and team working skills and capacity to work in a multicultural environment

   

   

  If you recognise yourself from the above and wish to make a difference for every child, please send a Cover Letter and CV to beijinghr@unicef.org, or apply online through www.unicef.org/employ (requisition 509315). The deadline for receipt of applications is 18 Dec 2017.