Internship, Child Protection (Legal), Windhoek, Namibia (Namibian Nationals only)

The intern provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the child protection program, in particular relating to human rights and child rights; through the application of theoretical and technical skills in researching, collecting, analyzing and presenting technical program information while learning organizational rules, regulations and procedures to support the development and formulation of the Child Protection Program within the Country Program.

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.

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does - in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children's rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life - in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions - her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society's most disadvantaged citizens - addressing inequity - not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

How can you make a difference?

Internship Title: Child Protection Intern (Legal) Namibian nationals only

Supervisor Title/ Level: Child Protection Officer, P-2

Organizational Unit: Child Protection and Social Protection

Duration: 26 weeks, full-time

Purpose for the internship:

The Child Protection Intern (Legal) reports to the Child Protection Officer (Legal) (P-2) for close guidance and supervision.

UNICEF offers the opportunity to talented students, to gain practical experience while being exposed to the work of UNICEF.

The intern provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the child protection program, in particular relating to human rights and child rights; through the application of theoretical and technical skills in researching, collecting, analyzing and presenting technical program information while learning organizational rules, regulations and procedures to support the development and formulation of the Child Protection Program within the Country Program.

Key accountabilities:

 1.  Support to program development and planning

 2.  Support to program management, monitoring and delivery of results

 3.  Technical and operational support to program implementation

 4.  Networking and partnership building

 In particular, the intern will undertake the following functions:

1. Provide support to the legislative work of the Child Protection and Social Protection Programme, including technical assistance provided to Government on various areas of legislative reform, with a special focus on criminal law and international law
2. Conduct legal research and assist in drafting materials for GRN to strengthen children's and women's rights in Namibia, including international treaty reporting and technical manuals for law enforcement partners
3. Provide support to UNICEF's work on criminal justice system strengthening, including joint initiatives undertaken with IOM, UNFPA and UNODC for MGECW, NAMPOL and OPG
4. Provide technical and administrative support to the TWG on Child Online Protection
5. Support the development of programme reports, updates and advocacy materials, including factsheets with analysis of data, for UNICEF and partners
6. Undertake 1-2 field monitoring trips within Namibia to monitor programme progress and assess the justice for children situation on the ground. 

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• Education:	Completion of Bachelor university degree in Law within the past two years, and/or enrolment or recent completion of advanced degree in Law; with specialization in criminal law and/or international law desirable. Strong academic performance, as demonstrated by recent university/institution records or reference from academic supervisor.
  Language Requirements:	Fluency in written and spoken English.
  Work Experience	Work experience in criminal justice work and/or public international law is desirable.

How to apply?

Please visit our careers page at https://www.unicef.org/about/employ/  for details on the consultancy assignment and how to apply.

The search criteria are Namibia and internship.  Please insert requisition number 515215 in the 'Keyword' tab and scroll down to select internship on 'work type' tab.

Interested individuals should submit a motivation letter, detailed CV and copies of latest qualification.  

Applications should be submitted no later than Friday, 17 August 2018. 

UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

View our competency framework at

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

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.

Remarks:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.