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For every child, Protection
Purpose of the internship:
The purpose of this internship is to support UNICEF’s work to improve child protection programming for children with disabilities. The individual will be responsible for supporting programme oversight of our partnership with local and international organizations supporting people with disabilities. The role will have specific functions to:
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s Core Values of;
For every Child, you demonstrate…
Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values
UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
Functional Competencies
• Analyzing (I)
• Learning & Researching (I)
• Planning and organizing (I)
• Following Instructions and Procedures (I)
View our competency framework at
https://www.unicef.org/careers/media/1041/file/UNICEF%27s_Competency_Framework.pdf
Requirements:
• Be a South Sudanese national
• Be a person with a disability
• Either be currently enrolled in or a graduate of an undergraduate/advanced university degree
• Academic qualification in disability rights, child protection, social work is an asset.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of local language(s) is an asset.
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.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse, and on any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
How to apply:
➢ If you recognize yourself from the above and wish to make a difference for every child;
you are requested to apply through this online system by 29th March 2024. When you apply, please attach the following:
➢ Only qualified applicants will be short-listed and notified for further screening and interview.
Thank you for your understanding.
Start date: 01 May 2024
Duration: Six months
Duty Station: Juba
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
To view our competency framework, please visit here.
Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.
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.
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 also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.