Internship: Strategy, Intake and Analysis Unit (SIA) (2 part-time positions)

The Office of Internal Audit and Investigations (OIAI) at UNICEF is seeking two part-time interns to support the Strategy, Intake & Analysis team within the Investigations Section. The interns will assist with intake and initial assessments of new matters, policy and strategic initiatives, and quality assurance reviews of investigation reports.

Responsibilities

• Review incoming reports and assist with gathering additional information to conduct initial assessments, including by conducting open-source searches; analyze available information and evidence and prepare recommendations for case resolution, including whether or not matters should be predicated for investigation.
• Draft reports (including closure notes and referral memoranda) and compile supporting documentation.
• Assist with intake of new matters received on OIAI hotline by drafting responses to incoming reports, initiating cases in case management system (CMS) and preparing and organizing case files for new matters.
• Assist with the collection and assembly of evidence, including by participating in witness interviews and reviewing and analyzing interview transcripts.
• Assist with the preparation of statistical and other reports compiling and analyzing case-related data, for internal and external stakeholders.
• Upon request, assist with other tasks undertaken by SIA, including legal research, policy review and development, and preparation of donor reports and related communications.
• Carrying out other tasks as may be assigned by OIAI management.

Requirements

• Graduated within the past two years or be currently enrolled in a university or an Advanced Degree Program.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience in legal activities and/or investigation-related functions.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Working knowledge of Arabic, French or Spanish is a strong advantage.
• Knowledge of another language, such as Chinese, Russian, Pashto or Bangla, is considered an asset.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive case-related information.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and relevant computer systems and applications.
• Excellent communication, writing and interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively on multiple assignments simultaneously and adapt to the changing requirements.

Skills

• Legal Activities
• Investigation Functions
• Confidentiality Management
• Case Information Management
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Computer Systems
• Report Writing
• Policy Analysis
• Strategic Initiatives
• Quality Assurance
• Organizational Skills
• Multitasking
• Communications Skills

Languages

English, Arabic, French, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Pashto, Bangla