How can you make a difference?

The Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (R-TGoNU) has started the work of re-building South Sudan. The country is rich in oil, other minerals, agricultural potential and human resource capital. If the peace initiatives are a success, the country can reap the potential of their resources and becoming a vibrant economic and social post-crisis success story. To begin to rebuild the education system, the UNICEF South Sudan Social Policy, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (SPPME) Section Social Policy unit is conducting 2 comprehensive studies in the education sector as well as a range of financial and budget analysis studies.

To qualify as a/an [champion or advocate] for every child you will…

• Be enrolled in an advanced/undergraduate university degree (Master’s or higher) or recent graduation from an undergraduate or master’s programme within the last two years in education or social development studies
• Core background: relevant background in education and conducting research,
• Additional background: social development, economics; calculating and interpreting basic financial data
• Technical Experience: experience in survey studies, including capturing and evaluating qualitative and quantitative data; intermediate to advanced excel skills
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
• Fluency in English is required, with ability to speak Arabic highly advantageous. Knowledge of another official UN language (Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

Source:https://jobs.unicef.org/en-us/job/537262/new-internship-assignmentsocial-policy-and-education-research-intern-open-for-nationals-of-south-sudan-only