Social Policy Intern, Lagos at UNICEF

The Internship Position offers current students from diverse academic backgrounds the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with UNICEF and support real-time programme implementation and management. The position provides an opportunity to gain experiential learning that will support professional and personal development.

Under the general guidance of the supervisor, the intern will provide support and assistance in all stages of the implementation of the programmes of the Social Policy section. The position will support various areas of social policy programming and related advocacy from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results. This opportunity will also support direct programme work with implementing partners including government, as well as linkages and support to the work done by other sections of UNICEF.

Major Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development of reports, and other documentation that utilizes data to advocate for improved social protection coverage for children.
• Help manage and coordinate technical support around social protection, public finance and governance ensuring it is well planned, monitored, and implemented.
• Supports and contributes to effective and efficient planning, management, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the section’s programmes.
• Regularly monitor program consistency and data quality to ensure compliance with project management standards.
• Prepare and present data-driven reports to support project reporting.
• Provide timely and accurate data insights to inform the design, implementation, and review of programme initiatives.
• Management of the schedule of various meetings with the government partners and logistics support to the section.
• Any other business which might be necessary for the section and the field office in general.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

Minimum requirements:

• Education: A current Nigerian student at 200 level or above of a first university degree programme in any of the following faculties/departments: Social Sciences, Administration, Public Policy, or a related field. Have strong academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records or, if not available, a reference letter from an academic supervisor.
• Experience and technical Skills: No previous experience is required. However, possessing previous experience in programme support and management will be an asset, as well as skills in computer (Microsoft Office Application), report writing, data management, and analysis.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.

Status of Intern:

Interns are not considered staff members and may NOT represent UNICEF in any official capacity. Applicants should have no immediate relatives (e.g. father, mother, brother, sister) working in any UNICEF office. In addition, they should have no other relatives in the line of authority which the intern will report to.

Application Process:

Interested students must apply for this position through the UNICEF career portal and upload the following documents:

• Current academic year register receipt and recent academic results certified by academic institution.
• Referral letter from the head of the students' department or the Students' Affairs Department.
• Cover letter stating applicants' motivation for the internship.
• Copy of valid medical insurance for the duration of internship.