ED project Intern

The intern will assist in the development and revision of learning materials, conduct research and policy review, support drafting and reviewing policy documents, contribute to strategic discussions, develop reports and presentations, manage project coordination tasks related to education policy and curriculum development, and conduct desk research on best practices in education.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and revision of learning materials by conducting content analysis and ensuring alignment with UN principles and UNESCO standards.
• Assist in research and policy review by gathering and synthesising relevant literature, data, and case studies.
• Provide support in drafting and reviewing policy documents, including summarizing key issues and recommendations.
• Contribute to strategic discussions by preparing background briefs, meeting notes, and summaries of workshops, training sessions, and seminars.
• Assist in developing reports and presentations by organising information in a clear and accessible format.
• Manage workflow of project coordination tasks related to education policy and curriculum development.
• Conduct desk research on best practices in education policy, digital learning, and teacher capacity-building.
• Ensure that quality requirements for the finalization of key documents align with UNRWA branding guidelines.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in an accredited first-level, higher education programme (Bachelor or equivalent);
• Be enrolled in an accredited graduate school programme (Master or higher or equivalent); or
• Have graduated with a university degree (as defined in paragraphs a and b above), and if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.
• Specialization in Education: Curriculum, teaching and learning, Mental Health Psychosocial Support, Education Policy and Planning, Digital Education, Education in Emergencies, among other education areas.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in policy or project management.
• Advanced IT Skills – focusing on data analysis and visualization, software applications (e.g., Power BI), organisational networks, or cloud computing.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills (different types of texts, comms channels, and audiences).
• Creative thinking and growth attitude.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English.
• Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.

Skills

• Curriculum Design
• Teaching and Learning
• Psychosocial Support
• Education Policy and Planning
• Digital Education
• Education in Emergencies
• Policy Analysis
• Project Management
• Data Analysis
• Data Visualization
• Power BI
• Organisational Networks
• Cloud Computing
• Report Writing
• Presentation Development
• Research
• Desk Research
• Project Coordination

Languages

English, Arabic