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.

And we never give up.

For every child, results.

In Ghana, UNICEF cooperates with the Government and other partners to defend the rights of children and help them fulfill their potential. With offices in Accra and Tamale, the UNICEF team seeks to achieve results in strategic programme areas. The overall goal is for every child to survive and thrive, to live in a safe and clean environment, to learn, to be protected from violence and exploitation, and to have an equitable chance in life. The current Country Programme of cooperation is aligned with the Government priorities, the UN Sustainable Development Partnership (UNSDP) and Key Results for Children (KRCs) in the West and Central African Region (immunization, nutrition, learning outcomes, ending child marriage and ending open defecation). UNICEF main strategies include evidence-based advocacy, system strengthening, integrated programming across sectors, emergency preparedness and response, and innovation.

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How can you make a difference?

The Child Rights Monitoring (CRM) Intern, under the supervision of the Social Policy Specialist (Child Rights and Systems), will support the CRM Team in their research on the implementation status of the CRC review recommendations, in their development of the Situation Analysis of Children in Ghana (SitAn) report jointly with NDPC and GSS, and in their support to NDPC regarding the evaluation of the current MTNDPF and the formulation of the next one.

Tasks to be competed:

1. Support the CRM team to respond to the CRC concluding observations (COs)
2. Support research and compilation of evidence on the implementation progress of the CRC COs
3. Support research on latest evidence pieces to inform the development of the Situation Analysis of Children in Ghana (SitAn) report
4. Support research on latest evidence pieces to inform the formulation of the next Medium-Term National Development Policy Framework (MTNDPF)
5. Provide administrative assistance, communication and any other support as necessary in the current MTNDPF evaluation and next phase development
6. Performs other duties as required

If you would like to know more about this internship, please review the complete TOR here:  ToR_Child Rights Monitoring (CRM) Internship.docx

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

• Proof of enrolment in an advanced programme in a Reference letter from school confirming student requires internship OR
• Up-to date university transcript or Statement of result/certificate evidencing completion of a degree within the last two years (if applicable).
• Academic background in Social Sciences, particularly Sociology, Social Work, Law, Human Rights, Economics, International Relations, International Development, Gender, or related areas
• Demonstrated ability in report writing, qualitative data collection and analysis
• Demonstrated work experience with the national government or UN is an asset.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
(1) Builds and maintains partnerships(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness(3)Drive to achieve results for impact(4)Innovates and embraces change(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity(6)Thinks and acts strategically(7)Works collaboratively with others.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks: 

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable females are encouraged to apply.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

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

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements