Content and Executive management support internship, Director's Office, Global Programme Division, NYHQ - 26 weeks (Full time)

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 fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child in all programs and operations, utilizing an equity strategy that prioritizes the most disadvantaged and excluded children to ensure they have equal opportunities to survive and develop without discrimination.

This strategic focus is critical because evidence suggests that investing in the health, education, and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens not only fulfills human rights mandates but also leads to the sustained growth and stability of countries.

To execute this vision, the Global Programme Division (GPD) drives programme excellence by providing global strategic leadership, developing standards, and generating high-impact, evidence-based solutions that link global policy with on-the-ground action.

Complementing this structure, Centres of Excellence (CoEs) located in Nairobi, Panama, Amman, and Bangkok provide high-quality, demand-driven technical assistance to Country and Regional Offices, functioning as a single point of entry for support in policy reform, at-scale programme design, public finance, and institutional strengthening. By delivering this tailored assistance, the CoEs also ensure that global policy standards are informed by practical knowledge gained from implementation.

Ultimately, the organization aims to bridge the gap between high-level advocacy and on-the-ground implementation to protect the world’s most vulnerable populations.

How can you make a difference? 

In this dynamic environment, you will support the Director of the Global Programme Division, helping to drive the thought leadership that influences global policies and partnerships.

Contributing your knowledge and ideas will strengthen our team. In return, we offer you the chance to develop your methodical, social, and technical competencies, including proven writing skills—and gain experience in an international environment.

This internship is an ideal way to start your career. It allows you to apply the knowledge gained during your studies in a professional setting, while building valuable hands-on experience alongside your academic background.

Expected scope of work

As an intern, your responsibilities will be multifaceted, encompassing communicative, research, and administrative responsibilities.

Tasks will include the following:

1. Digital engagement and external visibility
   1. Drive the Director’s digital presence by managing a dynamic pipeline of LinkedIn blogs and articles. Given the office’s external engagement goals, the role will focus on producing content with consistent frequency to strengthen visibility and influence global policies and partnerships.
   2. Track and analyse LinkedIn performance using already established KPIs to assess reach, engagement, and influence over time.
   3. Prepare a monthly LinkedIn KPI performance report, synthesizing insights on page performance, audience engagement, and visibility trends. The report will highlight key takeaways, what is performing well, areas for improvement, and actionable recommendations, and will be shared with the Director to inform strategic communication decisions.
   4. Coordinate inputs for external-facing content, including consolidating contributions from internal teams and partners to support timely publication and alignment with strategic messaging.
2. Thought leadership research and analysis
   1. Define and contribute to a dedicated research theme, aligned with the strategic priorities of the office and the intern’s areas of interest, and translate research findings into both analytical and public-facing outputs, including a thought piece and a blog or LinkedIn article, highlighting key insights and implications for policy, partnerships, or programming.
   2. Carry out targeted research and analysis on emerging issues, partner priorities, and strategic questions within the defined theme to inform the Director’s work and support UNICEF’s mission.
   3. Contribute to structured knowledge sharing by supporting the development and organization of thought leadership assets, such as a journal, a series of field notes, or other intellectual products.
3. Information and SharePoint management
   1. Maintain and manage SharePoint sites, ensuring content is up to date, accessible, and aligned with agreed structur