UNICEF started operation in Cambodia in 1952 and opened its first country office in 1973 in Phnom Penh. The intern will be located within the Child Protection Section under the supervision of the Child Protection Officer and will undertake the following tasks: assist the international consultant with translation services in reviewing, revising, and presenting the draft Royal Decree on the establishment of a Social Service Workforce Board; assist and support the international consultant and Child Protection team with administrative support, including translation, documentation, consolidation of information/inputs and coordination for the review and update of the existing Prakas defining the positions, functions, professional standards, roles and responsibilities of social service workforces and establishing the system of licensing, registration, accreditation and professional regulation of the social service workforce; provide administrative support to the national and subnational consultations on the first draft of the Royal Decree to collect and summarize feedback; support the international consultant with translation services in drafting and finalizing the second version of the Royal Decree and knowledge paper incorporating feedback from the consultations; and provide administrative support including translation, preparing correspondence, meeting notes, documentation, filing, archiving and document management.
Qualifications: currently enrolled in at least the 3rd year or recently graduated in Social Work, Law or a related field; proficiency in English and Khmer (written and spoken); strong organizational and communication skills; attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks; interest in regulatory framework development on the social service workforce; commitment to UNICEF's mission and values. The intern should demonstrate respect for diversity and inclusion, sensitivity to child rights and safeguarding principles, ability to work in a multicultural environment, and integrity and respect for confidentiality.
Availability: The internship is full-time, 6 months between October 2026 and February 2027, Monday to Friday (8 hours per day). Flexible working hours may be arranged in consultation with and upon approval of the supervisor.
Benefits: monthly stipend of USD 300 (if not otherwise funded); one-time reimbursement (e.g. insurance) up to USD 100; UNICEF covers official duty travel if required; laptop, office space and facilities provided; reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities; flexible working arrangements. All interns must abide by the UN code of conduct, including prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse.
Deadline: 04 Sep 2026 SE Asia Standard Time
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online via the UNICEF careers portal (Job no: 595178) before the deadline of 04 Sep 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
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