National Intern: Social Policy Analysis, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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. 

UNICEF started operation in Cambodia in 1952 and opened first country office in 1973 in Phnom Penh. More information on what we do in Cambodia is available at https://www.unicef.org/cambodia/.

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The vision guiding the UNICEF Cambodia Country Programme 2024-2028 is to contribute to national efforts so that all girls and boys, especially the most disadvantaged, progressively fulfil their basic rights to survival, care, protection and participation to reach their full potential. This will be achieved through five interdependent programme components: (a) health and nutrition; (b) WASH; (c) education; (d) child protection; and (e) policy and public financing for children.

The UNICEF’s Policy and Public Finance for Children Section works closely with a number of national ministries, including Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Planning, Ministry of Economy and Finance, Ministry of Social Affairs, Veteran, and Youth Rehabilitation, National Institute of Statistics, as well as sub-national administrations – particularly the provinces of Siem Reap, Preah Vihear, and Rattnakiri.

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Information, Communication, and Technology (ICT), management, Accounting/Finance, social science or other similar subjects.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel as the basic requirement - Great if with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel or Power BI - but not totally necessary.
• Have no immediate relatives (e.g. father, mother, brother, sister) working in any UNICEF office; and have no other relatives in the line of authority that the intern will report to​​​​​;
• Proficiency in English both spoken and written;
• Good communication and analytical skills;
• Well organized and structured approach with attention to details and deadlines;
• Strong commitment and passion for UNICEF’s mission.
• Knowledge of Khmer language.

• Sensitive to child rights and child safeguarding principles
• Sensitive to a multi-culture environment 

• Desired period from 4 to 6 months, Mon - Fri (full time- 5 days per week).

National interns who are not in receipt of financial support from any sources will be provided by UNICEF with a USD 300 stipend per month during the internship and one-time reimbursement of other costs (insurance) up to USD 100.

UNICEF will cover the cost of field trips if such travel is required in the course of the assignment. Interns are expected to use their own laptops. UNICEF will provide access to telephone, printer, and other necessary equipment required for the assignment.

All interns must abide by UN code of conduct, including prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse.

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values