Call for interest: Internship (Multiple) with UNICEF's Global Shared Services Centre, Budapest, Hungary

Organizational Context

UNICEF operates in over 190 countries, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them reach their full potential. The organization is committed, passionate, and proud of its work, viewing the promotion of children's rights as a calling. UNICEF offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development in a culture that values belonging and growth.

Job Purpose

Internships with UNICEF provide eligible students with invaluable experience in the organization's global mission and core values. This program is designed to offer a strong foundation for a professional career, allowing interns to apply academic knowledge in a practical setting. Interns will develop essential skills and gain meaningful experience by supporting daily operations within a diverse and collaborative environment. The Global Shared Services Centre (GSSC) in Budapest offers these opportunities across various departments, including Communication, Data & Analytics, Communications & Technical Writing, People & Culture, and Learning & Development. This internship is an excellent pathway to understanding UNICEF's operational framework and contributing to its overarching goals for children worldwide.

Responsibilities

Interns will support specific departmental functions based on their assigned area. In Communication, responsibilities include visual design tasks, writing articles for internal platforms, providing administrative SharePoint support, assisting with internal communications campaigns, supporting staff engagement initiatives, and contributing to the GSSC's podcast. For Data & Analytics, interns will work with diverse datasets, design and conduct analyses, clean and prepare data, develop dashboards, document methodologies, and contribute to data projects. Communications & Technical Writing interns will draft newsletters, gather information for presentations, and provide portfolio stabilization support. People & Culture interns will assist with HR administration projects, manage and analyze HR data, prepare project documentation, identify process improvements, conduct quality checks, and provide training and general administrative support. Learning & Development interns will support online course building and testing, assist with learning platform migration, finalize e-learning content, and support the delivery of online sessions.

Work Experience

No prior work experience is typically required for UNICEF internships. However, relevant academic projects, volunteer work, or previous internship experiences may be considered an asset.

Skills

Data analysis, Data visualization, Report writing, Presentation skills, Communication (written and verbal), Project support, Administrative support, Teamwork, Problem-solving, Digital literacy, Content creation, Learning agility

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