Two Internship Opportunities - Education Section, UNICEF China Office (For Chinese Nationals Only)

Organizational Context

UNICEF works in over 190 countries to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. We are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for children and communities across the world. UNICEF is a place where careers are built, offering diverse opportunities for professional and personal development.

Job Purpose

The Education Section internship at UNICEF China focuses on supporting the Country Programme 2026-2030, which aims to ensure disadvantaged children are prepared for school and learning in inclusive, healthy, and safe environments. The programme involves policy shaping, curriculum development, and supporting the uptake of national reforms. Interns will contribute to scalable model co-creation, teacher and student skill-building, improving school environments, and promoting alternative learning pathways for out-of-school adolescents. This role is crucial for advancing UNICEF's mission to champion education for every child in China, ensuring they have the opportunity to learn and thrive.

Responsibilities

The intern will support the UNICEF China Education and Child Protection Section in project implementation, documentation, and advocacy. Key responsibilities include assisting in the preparation and execution of workshops and conferences, managing logistics, and providing on-site support. The role involves contributing to documentation and research by collecting and analyzing data, conducting desk reviews, editing reports, and compiling information for dissemination. Interns will also support advocacy initiatives related to inclusive education, STEM education, and violence against children in schools. Furthermore, the position requires supporting knowledge management by developing knowledge products, translating documents between English and Chinese, and disseminating programme publications. Ad hoc tasks as assigned will also be part of the role, providing a broad exposure to the section's work.

Work Experience

Demonstrated experience and ability in innovative education, policy research and analysis, and project coordination are required. A good sense of teamwork, adaptability, and commitment to assigned tasks are also essential.

Skills

Project implementation support, Documentation and research, Data collection and analysis, Desk review, Report compilation and editing, Advocacy support, Knowledge management, Translation (English/Chinese), Workshop and conference support, Logistics coordination, Teamwork, Adaptability

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