Extended deadline: UNICEF Moldova Internship: Operations Intern, (6 months) _for Moldova nationals/residents only (Diversity Inclusion Programme)
UNICEF’s mission in Moldova is to make sure every child in the country is healthy, educated and safe from harm, therefore having the best start in life and a fair chance to reach her or his full potential and benefit from the country’s prosperity. We believe children have a right to live in a more equitable society, where their voices are heard, and needs met as a matter of priority in line with the Sustainable Development Goals. More information on what we do in Moldova is available at: https://www.unicef.org/moldova.
This internship position seeks to target persons belonging to marginalized groups, who are underrepresented at the national labor market and particularly: women and men with diverse gender identities, persons with disabilities, people living with HIV, LGBTIQ people, ethno-linguistic, cultural, and religious minorities, refugees, migrants, other marginalized groups.
The Operations Intern will be part of the Operations Section and report to the Operations Manager, who will assume the role of the Mentor during the assignment. Under the supervision and guidance of the Mentor, the intern will perform a variety of routine and specialized tasks for the Operations Section, while providing clerical and administrative support.
Eligibility requirements
- Completion of secondary education.
- Be enrolled in an undergraduate or higher degree programme or have graduated within the past two years.
Minimum qualifications / skills
- Fluency in Romanian and working knowledge of English is required, knowledge of Russian is an asset.
- Working knowledge of office practices such as filing, phones, computer operation, basic MS Office etc.
- Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills.
- Accountability and ability to operate in compliance with organizational rules and regulations.
HOW TO APPLY: To read more detailed information and apply for this internship, please visit UNICEF webpage
https://jobs.unicef.org/en-us/job/573060/operations-intern_un-diversity-internship-programme-6-months-chisinau-moldova-for-moldova-nationalsresidents-only
Application deadline: 31 July 2024
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