Are you passionate about child rights, international cooperation, and advocacy? Here’s your chance to make a difference with UNICEF’s Internship for Partnership and Advocacy in Tokyo, Japan! This fully funded internship offers an incredible opportunity to work with one of the most respected humanitarian organizations globally while gaining hands-on experience in advocacy, communication, and partnerships.
Why Apply for an Internship at UNICEF?
UNICEF works tirelessly across 190+ countries to support disadvantaged children and create a better world for everyone. As part of their Public Partnerships Division (PPD) Tokyo, you’ll contribute to UNICEF’s mission to save lives and promote child rights. Plus, you’ll get an insider’s look into the United Nations system and build skills that will set your career apart.
Internship Project Basic Highlights
- Location: Tokyo, Japan
- Duration: 3–6 months (between March 2025 and December 2025)
- Stipend: JPY 5,500/day, inclusive of transport costs
- Work Modality: Hybrid (office and teleworking)
- Deadline to Apply: 5 January 2025.
What You’ll Do?
As an intern, you’ll play a vital role in strengthening UNICEF’s advocacy efforts by:
- Enhancing donor visibility and organizing key information for counterparts and media.
- Managing and updating the PPD Tokyo website and social media platforms.
- Translating UNICEF messages, press releases, and publications into Japanese.
- Supporting events, workshops, and consultations.
- Gaining hands-on experience in public relations, website management, and event organization.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, you must:
- Be enrolled in a university/graduate school or have graduated within the last two years.
- Commit to at least 4 workdays per week for 3–6 months.
- Demonstrate interest in UNICEF’s focus areas such as child rights, education, health, gender, etc.
- Have strong English and Japanese language proficiency (written and oral).
- Be proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Additional assets:
- Experience in translation, public relations, event management, or social media.
- Knowledge of international cooperation and development assistance.
How to Apply?
To apply, submit the following documents via the online system here https://jobs.unicef.org/en-us/job/577580/internship-for-partnership-and-advocacy-ppd-tokyo-japan with following document set:
- CV in English and Japanese
- Cover Letter in English, stating your areas of study, reasons for applying, and availability (March–December 2025).
- Applications without a Japanese language resume will not be considered.