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For every child, inclusion
UNICEF Moldova is taking part in the seventh edition of the United Nations Diversity Internship Programme, alongside other UN agencies. This annual initiative, launched in 2016, is dedicated to promoting equity and equal opportunity within the United Nations System, by fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment.
The programme is designed to achieve two key objectives: to empower individuals from marginalized groups to pursue meaningful employment in the open labor market and to enhance diversity and representation across UN entities. Since its inception, the programme has supported and empowered 62 individuals from a wide range of underrepresented groups.
UNICEF’s mission in Moldova is to make sure every child in the country is healthy, educated and safe from harm, therefore having the best start in life and a fair chance to reach her or his full potential and benefit from the country’s prosperity. We believe children have a right to live in a more equitable society, where their voices are heard, and needs met as a matter of priority in line with the Sustainable Development Goals. More information on what we do in Moldova is available at: https://www.unicef.org/moldova.
How can you make a difference?
The Diversity Inclusion Intern will report to the Representative, who will assume the role of the Mentor during the assignment. Under the supervision and guidance of the Mentor, the intern will perform a variety of tasks for the Section, while providing the necessary support.
Key responsibilities
- Assist the organization of various meetings, events and activities organized by the office and draft minutes and / or take discussions notes or short informative notes of the mentioned events, as well as assisting the relevant communication with invitees.
- Attend relevant trainings, and/or thematic roundtables and actively participate in all capacity building activities, implemented within the UN Diversity Internship Programme.
- Provide substantial contribution to accurate office documentation evidence, systematization and archiving.
- Provide support to planning and implementing the raising of human rights awareness, advocacy actions and social media campaigns as well as mapping and tracking progress of ongoing disability inclusion initiatives of the office.
- Other duties as assigned by the Program Mentor(s).
If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:
English version: 
2025_ToR_UN DIP_Diversity Inclusion Intern_ENG.docx
Romanian version: 2025_ToR_UN DIP_Diversity Inclusion Intern_RO.docx
Russian version: 2025_ToR_UN DIP_Diversity Inclusion Intern_RU.docx
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will …
Eligibility requirements:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Have completed secondary education.
- Be enrolled in an undergraduate or higher degree programme or have graduated within the past two years.
Minimum requirements:
- Have good oral and written communication skills.
- Be fluent in Romanian and working knowledge of English is required, knowledge of Russian or other language relevant for Moldova is an asset.
- Have basic computer skills – operating MS Office programs, archiving computer files, online research capabilities; word processing, using spreadsheets and/or databases; creating presentations.
Desirables:
- Have proven commitment to the core values of the United Nations; in particular, respecting differences of culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, language, age, HIV status, disability, sexual orientation, or other status.
- Display of cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about children’s rights and making a lasting difference on children’s lives, one of the global leading entities on children’s rights would like to hear from you.
For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, Sustainability (CRITAS), and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
UNICEF is also proud of a diverse workforce who are profoundly committed to supporting the full realization of children’s rights, and in uplifting a rights-based approach in all that we do.
The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
- Builds and maintains partnerships (1)
- Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (1)
- Drive to achieve results for impact (1)
- Innovates and embraces change (1)
- Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)
- Thinks and acts strategically (1)
- Works collaboratively with others (1)
Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.
UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.
We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.
All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.
UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.
Remarks:
UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply (women and men with diverse gender identities, persons with disabilities, people living with HIV, LGBTIQ people, ethno-linguistic, cultural and religious minorities, refugees, migrants, other marginalized groups)
UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
