UNICEF Migrant and Refugee Programme Italy: Paid Internship Opportunity in Rome

UNICEF offers a unique part-time (50%) paid internship opportunity until October 31, 2024, with potential for extension. Join our team based in Rome, Italy, and contribute to our mission of reaching the world’s most disadvantaged children, defending their rights, and helping them achieve their potential.

We operate across 190 countries and territories, striving to build a better world for every child, everywhere, every day.

About the Programme:

Established in 2016, UNICEF’s Migrant and Refugee Programme in Italy addresses the challenges faced by unaccompanied minors arriving primarily through the Central Mediterranean route. Our focus lies in protecting and socially integrating unaccompanied and separated children, emphasizing child protection, gender-based violence (GBV) prevention, and social inclusion.

Responsibilities:

As an intern, you will support the Gender-Based Violence in Emergency (GBViE) team, gaining valuable professional experience in a dynamic work environment. Your tasks will include:

Assisting in implementing GBV and gender mainstreaming strategies.
Keeping abreast of developments in the GBV and gender field.
Supporting partnership management and event coordination.
Providing operational support to GBViE activities.
Creating GBV- and gender-related social media content for dissemination.

Qualifications:

Enrolled in or recent graduate of a degree program related to political sciences, social sciences, anthropology, international relations, or gender studies.
Strong academic performance and preferably past professional experience.
Fluency in English and Italian.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Proactive, resourceful, and results-driven.
Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
A team player with innovative problem-solving abilities.

APPLY NOW to be a part of our team and make a difference for every child. The deadline for applications is March 20, 2024. Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable children and refugees? UNICEF offers an exciting part-time (50%) paid internship in Rome, Italy, until October 31, 2024, with the possibility of extension. As part of our dedicated team, you’ll play a vital role in protecting and empowering unaccompanied and separated children, contributing to our mission of creating a better world for every child. Apply now and embark on a rewarding journey with UNICEF.

Note: Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Recent graduates within the past two years are eligible. Applicants with relatives working in UNICEF offices must disclose this information to mitigate conflicts of interest.