The UNICEF headquarters in Denmark call application for paid internship position in the Product Innovation Centre, UNICEF Supply Division. Moreover, this internship offers a unique opportunity to gain an understanding of the complexities of cyclical, iterative, explorative approaches to innovation within the structure of a UN agency.

Purpose 

Basically, this internship will be around 26 weeks long. The main purpose of the internship is to support the development of SD’s innovation projects by

• Undertaking research, desk reviews and data analysis in relation to innovation projects.
• Supporting the Product Innovation Centre by ensuring progress in project development.
• Becoming a significant actor in assisting project activities.

Responsibilities 

Within the delegated authority and the given organizational set-up, the incumbent may be responsible for performing the following duties

• Conducting market surveys, research, demand forecasts and analyses of different product and commodity areas as required.
• Mapping of innovative, pre-commercial/incomplete designs to better understand the future landscape for required commodity areas.
• Supporting in the creation of documentation to support innovation projects. Similarly, offering support to the project leads to the development of innovation projects.
• Furthermore, assisting the Product Innovation Centre in any additional tasks as required.

Compensation 

In accordance to UNICEF’s guidelines, interns who are not in receipt of any other grants or governmental subsidies will be eligible for the UNICEF Stipend of US $1,500 per month for full-time work; part-time internship will be paid accordingly. There is no expectancy of employment at the end of the internship. UNICEF is not responsible for obtaining any necessary visas. This internship at UNICEF in Denmark is a paid position.

Education 

Applicants must have an enrollment in a degree programme in an undergraduate, or graduate school, or be a recent graduate (graduated within past 2 years). Moreover, suitable disciplines for this internship include global health, innovation management, engineering, product design, nutrition, market research and analysis, economics. However, applicants from other disciplines are also eligible.

Experience

• Experience in market survey and analysis useful
• The previous experience in project management is desirable. Similarly, excel skills and experience in demand forecasting desirable.
• Furthermore, active and up to date knowledge of modern, innovative materials and technologies desirable.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential and in another UN language is an advantage.