UNICEF’s Division of Policy and Strategy (DPS) has been carrying out policy research and operational work on the social impact of migration and remittances on children, adolescents and women in countries including Albania, Moldova, Mexico, Ecuador, Jamaica, El Salvador, Morocco, Philippines and South Africa.
This policy work is supplemented by surveys on children left behind by migrant parents in developing countries. Moreover, UNICEF’s DPS also works with the UN Division of Economic and Social Affairs (UN/DESA) and the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) to offer global estimates of youth migration and to implement policy initiatives regarding migration, human rights, gender and legislative reform with special focus on children and adolescents.
The Social Policy and Economic Analyses (SPEA) internship within the Division of Policy and Strategy (DPS) offers selected candidates an opportunity to acquire direct exposure of UNICEF’s policy work in the area of migration; from a gender, equity and human rights approach to prepare for a degree dissertation and professional work in the field of migration and social policy.
Eligibility criteria:
Applicants should be enrolled in a post-graduate programme in Development Studies, International Relations, Social Science or a development related field. Knowledge of migration and social policy issues is an asset.
Supervision:
The intern will work under the direct supervision of the Migration Focal Point and Social Policy Specialist at UNICEF-DPS.
Duration, Remuneration and Insurance:
Internship assignments vary in length according to the availability and academic requirements of the intern, as well as the needs of UNICEF in the area of migration policy work. However, internships will normally last no less than eight weeks and no more than twelve months. Internship assignments are available on a part-time and full-time basis throughout the year. There is no remuneration for the internship. Interns are required to present proof that they are covered against occupational and non-occupational injury and illness.
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