UNICEF Internship Programme 2021 – Knowledge Management

The UNICEF social protection unit developed a two-year social protection advocacy strategy (2019-2021) to provide guidance to the unit’s advocacy work. The three key objectives of the strategy include influencing budgetary allocation to the social protection sector, creating public awareness on rights and entitlements to social protection and influencing key political parties on social protection priorities for inclusion in party manifestoes. The strategy and its two-year implementation plan have been reviewed to identify key achievements and gaps. The review has led to the identification of key outstanding activities as well as new activities that are critical for the achievement of the change objectives of the strategy. Further to that, the implementation period of the overall advocacy strategy has been extended from Mid-2021 to end of 2022

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Responsibilities

The intern will undertake the following activities:

1. Support the unit to finalize a knowledge management plan for these areas- this will involve working closely with the team to review past work, gaps in data, data needs etc.
2. Support the collection and synthesis of available relevant data- this will involve taking stock of work done in the past and storing information in an appropriate format.

1. Support the design and production of communication materials including HIS for relevant stakeholders and for different purposes as may be required.
2. Support effective dissemination and utilization of information internally and among partners.
3. Support the ongoing implementation and documentation of work on the CSOs/UNICEF social accountability partnership programme.

 Expected Deliverables  

The intern is expected to submit the following deliverables:

1. Data/resource materials collected and stored in a user-friendly manner/formats
2. At least 4 communication materials developed for different stakeholders
3. All activities under the social accountability work well documented

1. Submit final internship report indicating support provided, achievements, skills learnt and recommendation

Supervision and Reporting Arrangement

The intern will be coached and closely supervised by the Social Policy Specialist. S/he will work in close collaboration with the social protection team.

 Payment and Payment Schedule

The Intern will receive monthly stipend in accordance with UNICEF guidelines.

 Time Frame

January-June 2022

Official Travel Involved

The assignment is based in the Ghana Country office, Accra and will involve a limited number of trips outside Accra. As much as possible, field trips for interns should be minimized to mitigate risks. Arrangement for field trips will be facilitated by the office in the smoothest available way at that point in time. In view of the current COVID-19 pandemic, field travel for intern must be confirmed and strongly justified by supervisor in writing.

Expected Qualifications, Experience, Specialized Knowledge/Skills and Competencies

• Proof of enrolment in an undergraduate or graduate programme in a University and official letter from school confirming student requires internship.
• Up-to date university transcript.
• Statement of understanding.
• OR Statement of result/certificate evidencing completion of first degree within the last two years.
• Fields of study in social sciences or related courses.

• Fluency in English is required