Internship 2 positions -part-time- Investigations Section (Strategy, Intake & Analysis Team), Office of Internal Audit and Investigations (OIAI), UNICEF, NYHQ Paid/In-person (New York)

UNICEF is an international organization dedicated to protecting children’s rights and supporting their development worldwide. The Office of Internal Audit and Investigations is seeking two paid, part-time interns to support the Strategy, Intake and Analysis team through initial assessments, investigations-related research, case management, evidence analysis, reporting, and policy support.

What you'll do:

• Review incoming reports and assist with gathering additional information to conduct initial assessments, including by conducting open-source searches; analyze available information and evidence and prepare recommendations for case resolution, including whether or not matters should be predicated for investigation
• Draft reports (including closure notes and referral memoranda) and compile supporting documentation
• Assist with intake of new matters received on OIAI hotline by drafting responses to incoming reports, initiating cases in case management system (CMS) and preparing and organizing case files for new matters
• Assist with the collection and assembly of evidence, including by participating in witness interviews and reviewing and analyzing interview transcripts
• Assist with the preparation of statistical and other reports compiling and analyzing case-related data, for internal and external stakeholders
• Upon request, assist with other tasks undertaken by SIA, including legal research, policy review and development, and preparation of donor reports and related communications
• Carrying out other tasks as may be assigned by OIAI management

What they're looking for:

• Graduated within the past two years or be currently enrolled in a university or an Advanced Degree Program
• 0-2 years of relevant experience in legal activities and/or investigation-related functions
• Fluency in English is required
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive case-related information
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and relevant computer systems and applications
• Excellent communication, writing and interpersonal skills
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively on multiple assignments simultaneously and adapt to the changing requirements
• Working knowledge of Arabic, French or Spanish is a strong advantage
• Knowledge of another language, such as Chinese, Russian, Pashto or Bangla, is considered an asset

Benefits:

• Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF.
• Six months part-time (paid) with the possibility of extension
• In-person (New York) preferred and remote considered on an exceptional basis
• Paid parental leave
• Breastfeeding breaks
• Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities