Applications are Open for the UNICEF Partnership and Advocacy Internship Programme at PPD Tokyo, Japan

Name of the Event: UNICEF Partnership and Advocacy Internship Programme

Date: March 2025 – December 2025

Place: Tokyo, Japan

Working language: English and Japanese

Last Date of Application: 5 January 2025

Link to Apply:

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The Division of Public Partnerships (PPD) works to strengthen UNICEF’s position as a partner of choice for children’s rights among governments and public actors around the world. The intern will acquire direct practical experience in PPD Tokyo’s work and the United Nations system by supporting the office’s advocacy, communication, and visibility activities, under the general guidance of the supervisor (Public Partnership Specialist).

Specific tasks:

Under the supervision of the Public Partnership Specialist, PPD Tokyo, the intern will -

• Assist the Team’s efforts to enhance donor visibility and UNICEF’s advocacy messages by gathering and organising information for key counterparts and media

• Update and improve the Tokyo office’s website and social media accounts as necessary

• Assist the team in translating UNICEF messages, press releases, and other publications

• Provide logistical support for events, consultations, and workshops that the office will organize

• Any other tasks assigned by the supervisor

• Duration of assignment: Between March 2025 and December 2025 (more than 3 months, up to 6 months)

Payment of stipend:

PPD Tokyo will provide a lump sum of JPY 5,500/ day, inclusive of transport costs.

Work modality:

Work modality is negotiable. Depending on the team's schedule which follows PPD Tokyo's hybrid work modality (combination of working in the office and teleworking), interns may be asked to work from home on a certain number of days in a week.

The selected candidate is solely responsible for ensuring that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract.

How to apply:

Applicants are requested to apply through this online system by 5 January 2025. When you apply, please attach your CV (both in English and Japanese) and a cover letter in English to state the majors/areas of your study and the reason for your application.

Note: applications without an attached Japanese resume will not be considered.

Please specify when and how often you are available for work during the proposed period (March 2025 – December 2025) in your cover letter.

Qualification Criteria:

• Currently enrolled in a university or a graduate school or those who graduated from schools within two years. Professional experiences are desirable.

• Available for work at least 4 days per week for 3-6 months.

• Interested in UNICEF's areas of operation such as child rights, child protection, education, health, nutrition, water and sanitation, gender, and so on.

• Experience and/or knowledge of international cooperation as well as humanitarian and development assistance.

• Experience in translating communication materials is highly desirable.

• Experience in public relations and/or event management is an asset.

• Experience in managing a website and social media is an asset.

• A high level of proficiency in both written and oral languages of English and Japanese is required.

• Ability to work with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

  
  

We are not the official organisers of the program. If you have any queries regarding it, kindly contact the organisers.