INTERNSHIP: Education Sector
OVERVIEW
Education Sector’s mission is to rally the world around the future of education. It provides global and regional leadership to ensure every child, youth and adult has access to quality education throughout life while keeping two priorities, Africa and Gender, in focus.
UNESCO has the power to catalyze transformation in education by bringing together stakeholders around the ambitious Education 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, and in particular, the targets set by Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4). Education Sector uses the Education 2030 Framework for Action as a roadmap for it work and activities.
The role of the internship position is aligned with the division for Communications and Public Engagement. Areas of activity covered by the Education Sector encompass educational development from pre-school to higher education and beyond.
TASKS
- Curriculum Education Policy
- Early Childhood Care and Education
- Education financing
- Education for sustainable development
- Education in Emergencies
- Education for Gender Equality (Gender transformative education and Girls' and women's education)
- Global Citizenship Education
- Health and well-being in education
- Higher education
- Inclusive education
- Learning assessment
- Leveraging technology for education
- Literacy and Adult education
- Right to education
- SDG 4 Coordination and Monitoring
- Education policy and planning
- Education policy research
- Skills Development (TVET)
- Teacher Education
The Intern will have the opportunity to learn and support the overall work of the Education Sector/ programme’s mission. The intern will be selected according to their specialization and needs of the sector. Activities will vary depending on the requirements of the assignment. Specific Terms of Reference and learning objectives will form part of the contract. The intern will be based in UNESCO Headquarters, Field Offices and Category I Institutes around the world.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Understand the approach to developing and managing education projects
- Understand multilateral processes.
- Carry out data analyses as it relates to education.
- Design of policy briefs, using a variety of approaches including tools such as case studies, group discussion work, facilitator input and individual reflection.
- Gain insight into development and implementation of education projects
- Understand the context of global policy making in the field education projects, including role of international organizations through their work in setting standards, facilitating knowledge exchange, providing policy advice, enhancing human and institutional capacities and facilitating cooperation.
- Understanding international project management through learning-by-doing approaches.
- Developing domain knowledge in the field of education projects
- Acquiring and strengthening skills in research, writing and communication.
- Developing soft skills such as stakeholder management, problem-solving skills, interpersonal skills and work ethic.
- The intern will also gain an understanding of the overall work of UNESCO and be given an opportunity to develop soft skills of the UNESCO Competency Framework, in particular teamwork, flexibility, communication and client-focus.
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
- Accountability (C)
- Communication (C)
- Innovation (C)
- Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)
- Planning and organizing (C)
- Results focus (C)
- Teamwork (C)
- Professionalism (C)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Age: You must be at least 20 years old to apply.
Academic qualifications:
At the time of your application to the internship programme: You are currently enrolled in a graduate programme (Master’s degree, PhD, or equivalent, second university degree or higher). You have recently graduated with a Master’s degree or PhD, 12 months prior, etc.
Please note that candidates who have completed their full-time bachelor's degree but are not enrolled in a graduate programme are not eligible to apply.
Languages: You should have an excellent command, both written and spoken, of English or French. A working knowledge of the other language is an asset.
Computer skills: You must have an excellent knowledge of computer systems and office-related software.
Team player: You should be able to work well in a team and adapt to an international working environment.
Communication skills: You should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS
UNESCO does not remunerate interns. There is no compensation, financial or otherwise for internship assignments.
Interns are entitled to 2.5 days of leave per month during their internship.
SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The UNESCO Internships Programme is open in January and July each year. Candidates shall apply to the vacancy that matches their personal expertise and domain. The candidature will be valid for 6 months.
KEEP IN MIND
- Have your motivation letter and résumé ready before filling out the application form.
- Make sure your contact details will be valid in next 6 months.
- You can only use either English or French in applying.
- Please provide an unofficial French or English translation of your documents if they are not in these languages.
- UNESCO does not remunerate interns. There is no compensation, financial or otherwise for internship assignments.
- Even if you are eligible, there is no guarantee of placement. We receive more applications from qualified candidates than we can place.
- Your application will be further accessed by UNESCO managers around the world and will stay in our internship portal for a period of six months.
- We do not respond to each and every candidate. If selected, you will be directly contacted by the manager. If you do not receive any update within six months, it means that your application has not been successful.
TIPS FOR APPLICATION
- Please indicate your main expertise and sub area accordingly.
- Please select “Multiple” if you do not have a preference for the duty station.
- Please indicate the UNESCO programme areas you would like to have your internship in the application question.
APPLICATION
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