Objective of the Assignment  

The key objective of the assignment is to support the section to implement selected pieces of ongoing social protection research/impact evaluations and translation of evidence into practice.

The intern will specifically be required to do the following:

1. Support the implementation of the LEAP+ISS midline study.
2. Support the development of policy documents/briefs based on the final midline report.
3. Support the review of selected research products/studies/monitoring report.
4. Support the dissemination of evidence and its utilization (development of impact action plans and implementation strategies based on research/studies recommendations).
5. Support knowledge management functions of the section including communication and visibility.

Tasks to be competed.

 The intern will undertake the following activities:

1. Support the section in implementing the LEAP+ISS midline study.
2. Support the unit to review and provide inputs into research products. This will involve participating in review meetings with relevant research institutions as required.
3. Support the unit to develop policy briefs based on selected research products working in collaboration with a designer and the communication unit for the layout and design of the policy briefs.
4. Support the organization of 3 dissemination events on the results of three research products.
5. Working in collaboration with communication unit, support the generation of human-interest stories relating to the section’s work as well as enhancing visibility of the section’s interventions.
6. Support the analysis of news items/latest reports on policy, PFM and social protection.

Expected Deliverables

The intern is expected to submit the following deliverables:

1. Four draft social protection reports reviewed, and inputs provided.
2. The development, finalization, design, and printing of 3 policy documents supported.
3. Three dissemination events supported.
4. Three impact action plans developed based on recommendations from studies/research reports and submitted.
5. Four human interest stories generated and disseminated through relevant channels.
6. A note on mechanisms for enhancing the section’s visibility produced and submitted.
7. A weekly report submitted on new reports and news items relating to the sector.

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

• Proof of enrolment in an under-graduate or advanced programme in a Reference letter from school confirming student requires internship.                                             OR

• Up-to date university transcript or Statement of result/certificate evidencing completion of a degree within the last two years (if applicable).
• Academic background in Social Sciences, particularly Sociology, Social Work, Human Rights, International Relations, International Development, Gender or related areas
• Demonstrated ability in research, report analysis and synthesis of key findings.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) and/or local language(s) is an asset.