Education Intern (Multiple Flexible Pathways), International Internship, Beirut, Lebanon, 26 weeks

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. 

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. 

And we never give up. 

For every child, hope

The Education Section contributes to this mission by advocating for multiple and flexible pathways (MFP) in education that cater to individual needs and shared objectives. Within the Education Section, the MFP team oversees two major programs, Dirasa and Makani, in collaboration with approximately 10 implementing partners across Lebanon. These programs are designed to reach out-of-school children and youth, aged 5 to 18 years, both Lebanese and non-Lebanese, residing in the most vulnerable areas. In addition to education, these programs offer complementary services in health, nutrition, youth development, and child protection. The overarching goal is to equip children and youth with the necessary skills and competencies for their age and level, empowering them to pursue advanced paths in life and work. As part of the team, the Education Intern will actively contribute to the implementation of these programs, gaining valuable hands-on experience in humanitarian program management.

How can you make a difference? 

The intern will support the UNICEF Lebanon Education Section by providing practical, organizational, and logistical assistance to the Multiple Flexible Pathways (MFP) team in the implementation of MFP programs. The main purpose of the internship is to enhance the intern’s professional and educational experience through practical work assignments, exposure to the work of UNICEF, and learning opportunities related to project management, child rights, and equity. Throughout the internship, the intern will gain knowledge of the substantive and operational aspects of various education programs, including the main phases of implementation, vulnerability profiling, data management, and reporting processes, thereby developing a comprehensive understanding of program management in a complex humanitarian context.

Under the supervision and guidance of the Education Manager, the intern will work on the following:

Program Support and Implementation:

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and implementing MFP programs by providing logistical and administrative support.
• Contribute to the development of program strategies and activities aligned with UNICEF’s mission of promoting the rights of every child.
• Support the MFP team in conducting programmatic visits to MFP sites.

  Documentation and Reporting:

• Assist in documenting program activities, preparing monthly donor reports, success stories, and case studies that highlight the impact of MFP programs on children and youth in Lebanon.
• Contribute to the development of proposals and presentations.
• Prepare meeting minutes and record action points.
• Support the team in maintaining accurate records and databases.

Partnership and Coordination:

• Collaborate with implementing partners and stakeholders to facilitate smooth program implementation, including coordination of meetings, workshops, and training sessions.

Other Supportive Tasks:

• Provide general support to the Education Section as needed, including administrative tasks, attending meetings, and conducting research assignments that contribute to the overall goals of the team.

Deliverables and Schedules:

The intern will provide every month a log of his/her contributions, which will include, but might not be limited to the following:

• Prepare monthly progress reports outlining tasks accomplished and the support provided to team members.
• Support in carrying out HACT visits to Makani sites.
• Assist in monitoring the quality of data reports and verifying results.
• Assist in monitoring the training/Cascades conducted by partners.
• Provide logistical support by preparing materials/documentation/data for program implementation follow-up.
• Prepare and submit comprehensive monthly reports for donors, detailing the progress, achievements, and challenges of the different MFP programs.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of program activities, including meeting minutes, action points, and programmatic visits to MFP sites.
• Develop and document success stories from the field that showcase the impact of MFP programs on children and youth in Lebanon.
• Assist in the development of proposals and presentations for program activities, ensuring alignment with UNICEF’s mission and program strategies.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… 

• Enrolled in a degree programme in an undergraduate or graduate school in one of the following fields: Education, Social Sciences, or Law. Or have graduated within the past 2 years.
• Excellent academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Good knowledge of MS Office and computer skills (MS applications, especially Word, Publisher and Excel).
• A strong command of English is essential. Knowledge of Arabic and/or French is considered an asset.
• A high level of individual responsibility, commitment, and initiative.

Administrative issues:

• The Intern will provide her/himself with a laptop.
• UNICEF will provide a temporary desk and access to Internet and printing facilities at the UNICEF offices

For every Child, you demonstrate… 

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
(1) Builds and maintains partnerships(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness(3)Drive to achieve results for impact(4)Innovates and embraces change(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity(6)Thinks and acts strategically(7)Works collaboratively with others.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:  

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. 

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. 

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