UNICEF Data & Insights Research Intern at UNICEF

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jun, 26

Salary

18.0

Posted On

31 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Research, Data Storytelling, Digital Content Strategy, Global Child Advocacy, Cross-Team Collaboration, Monitoring Research, Insight Discovery, Content Development, Policy Tracking, Research Organization, Analytical Skills, Synthesis, Writing, Communication, Attention To Detail, Statistics Interpretation

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Organization Overview UNICEF USA (“UUSA” or “We”) relentlessly pursues a more equitable world for every child, upholding the rights of all children and empowering every child, everywhere. We also support the fundamental belief that children should have a voice and role in shaping their futures and the futures of their communities. Over eight decades, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has built an unprecedented global support system for the world’s children, and has boldly taken on the biggest, seemingly impossible challenges facing children. UNICEF relentlessly works day in and day out to deliver the essentials that give every child an equitable chance in life: health care and immunizations, safe water and sanitation, nutrition, education, emergency relief and more. UNICEF USA advances the global mission of UNICEF by rallying the American public to support the world’s most vulnerable children. We know that sustainable change is attainable, but it can’t be achieved alone. It takes a committed team – individuals, governments, corporations, volunteers and staff – who demonstrate a relentless commitment to working tirelessly, day in and day out in some of the toughest, hardest to reach places. Big problems need big solutions, and we harness our collective, global voice and energy to do more good, in more places for children. We will never stop supporting UNICEF to develop smarter, more cost-effective solutions; scaling up proven, data-driven programs; and harnessing new technologies to create measurable change for children. UUSA is organized under the laws of New York State as a not-for-profit corporation. As such, UUSA is a tax-exempt organization as defined under Section 501C(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is governed by an independent, non-salaried Board of Directors. Position: Data & Insights Research Intern Location: Remote/Nationwide Salary: The pay for this role is $18.00 per hour, up to 30 hours per week. Data & Insights Research Intern UNICEF USA’s Executive Office is seeking a Data & Insights Research Intern to support research and storytelling for Relentless, a LinkedIn newsletter written by our President & CEO, highlighting progress for children around the world. While global headlines often focus on crises, Relentless aims to spotlight evidence of positive change for children—from improvements in child safety, health, and education to youth-led initiatives and policy wins that create lasting impact. The intern will help uncover compelling research, data trends, and emerging insights that demonstrate how the world is improving for children despite ongoing challenges. This work will support future newsletter editions and thought leadership content across UNICEF USA channels. The intern will collaborate with the Thought Leadership team, Social Media team, and the Community Alliance for Child Rights (CACR) team to identify research findings, news stories, and scientific studies that can be translated into engaging, evidence-based storytelling.. We are currently seeking paid interns for our cohort that will take place June 2, 2026, to August 21, 2026, with the potential for an extension into the Fall semester. This internship would provide an opportunity to learn about: * Research for thought leadership: identifying meaningful global trends related to child wellbeing * Data storytelling: translating academic research and datasets into accessible insights for public audiences * Digital content strategy: understanding how research informs newsletters and social media content * Global child advocacy trends: learning about policy, innovation, and youth-led initiatives improving outcomes for children * Cross-team collaboration: working with communications, research, and digital teams in a major international nonprofit * Monitoring research and media: tracking emerging studies, policy changes, and news related to child wellbeing By the end of the internship, the intern will have developed skills in research synthesis, trend spotting, and narrative development for mission-driven storytelling. Key Responsibilities/Projects: * Research & Insight Discovery * Conduct research to identify data trends, scientific studies, and news stories that demonstrate improvements in child wellbeing globally. * Monitor academic publications, think tank reports, NGO research, and global development news. * Identify "hidden data" or overlooked insights that highlight positive progress for children. * Content Development Support * Translate research findings into clear summaries and insight briefs for potential Relentless newsletter topics. * Propose story ideas based on emerging data or trends. * Assist in developing data-driven narratives that can inform newsletters and social media content. * Youth Impact & Policy Tracking * Track examples of children and youth driving change, including policy advocacy, grassroots initiatives, and innovation. * Identify stories where youth leadership has resulted in tangible improvements for children at local, national, or global levels. * Collaboration * Work closely with the Thought Leadership team to develop research-informed storytelling. * Partner with the Social Media team to identify insights that can translate into compelling digital content. * Coordinate with researchers in the Community Alliance for Child Rights (CACR) to identify relevant datasets and evidence. * Research Organization * Maintain a curated repository of research findings, reports, and articles that may inform future newsletter editions. * Prepare short internal research briefs highlighting key insights and potential content opportunities. Qualifications: * Must be a current graduate student enrolled in a College or University degree program with research experience. * Must be authorized to work in the United States for the entire timeline (June 2, 2026 – August 21, 2026). * Interns can work up to 30 hours maximum a week during the Summer cohort. * Must provide their own equipment (e.g. laptop) and have access to a stable internet connection. * Current undergraduate or graduate student in public policy, international development, public health, sociology, economics, journalism, communications, data science, or related fields * Strong research and analytical skills * Ability to synthesize complex research into clear, concise summaries * Strong writing and communication skills * Interest in global development, child rights, youth advocacy, or social impact * Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple research threads * Familiarity and comfort interpreting statistics and scientific literature for a general audience * Comfort working collaboratively across teams * Preferred: * Experience reviewing academic research, policy reports, or datasets * Familiarity with global development issues or child wellbeing indicators * Interest in data storytelling or narrative journalism * Experience with media monitoring or research tools * Fluency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel is preferred * Must be a highly motivated team player who enthusiastically embraces the mission of UNICEF and UNICEF USA For candidates who desire a hybrid or in-office experience, UNICEF USA has physical offices in the following cities: * Chicago, IL * New York, NY * Washington, D.C. Must possess current and valid US Work Authorization and be eligible to work for any US employer without sponsorship. Due to the high volume of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. UNICEF USA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. UUSA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at peopleandculture@unicefusa.org [peopleandculture@unicefusa.org].

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Responsibilities

The intern will conduct research to discover data trends, scientific studies, and news stories demonstrating global improvements in child wellbeing, and translate these findings into clear summaries and insight briefs for potential newsletter topics.