Programme Internship (open for Eritreans only)

The intern will support the Programme Effectiveness team at UNICEF Eritrea Country Office in coordinating, implementing, and monitoring cross-sectoral initiatives. The role involves research, data collection, coordination of preparedness and response efforts, knowledge management, and logistical support for meetings and events.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting research and collating information on issues relevant to the work of UNICEF in Eritrea.
• Support in the collection and validation of sectoral data from programme sections, including for activities related to Basic Service Response Priorities (BSRP), Humanitarian Action for Children (HAC) and humanitarian grants.
• Assist in coordination of multisectoral preparedness and response efforts, including gathering and validating sectoral inputs, drafting meeting notes, and engagement with relevant programme teams.
• Provide support to ECO Cross-Sectoral Task Force, including documentation of meetings and support to preparation of workplans and monitoring frameworks.
• Support knowledge management initiatives and monitoring of programme implementation in coordination with relevant programme teams.
• Contribute to data analysis and visualization in collaboration with PME teams.
• Support in monitoring the implementation of workplans, action plans, grants and others.
• Assist in preparation of presentations, briefing notes, reports, factsheets and other internal documents as needed.
• Provide logistical and preparatory support to coordination meetings, workshops, trainings and events.
• Support ad hoc Programme Effectiveness initiatives as needed.

Requirements

• Be enrolled or recently graduated from an advanced/undergraduate university degree in a related field.
• Demonstrable proof of excellent academic performance.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Good organization and planning skills.
• Good knowledge of MS Office (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and data analysis tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
• Previous relevant work or volunteer experience is an asset.
• Completion or exemption from national service is a requirement; copy of card/exemption must be attached.
• Interns must provide proof of enrollment in a health/accident plan prior to start of work and provide a copy of health insurance coverage if accepted.

Skills

• Research Skills
• Data Analysis
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Program Coordination
• Knowledge Management
• Event Logistics Management
• Inter-sectoral Coordination
• Analytical Skills
• Planning Skills
• Report Writing

Languages

English