The environment at UNICEF is unlike any other work ambiance. It has a very liberal and easy going pace to it. Everyone was very welcoming and I was able to meet with different teams to discuss their current project and the prospects they had in the future.
What I wish was different
I wished I had been able to network more with other colleagues my age. That is partly my fault as I am a bit shy and felt a bit inferior as to the employees already working there.
Advice
Be fearless. This is actually a piece of advice another intern gave to me. In order to work in this environment you can not be held back by your own self applied limitations,
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Member of the Communications, Partnerships, and Advocacy Team
June - August 2018 • Nairobi, Kenya
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Being on a Communications team is never easy, but this experience gave me great insight into what working in this type of organization might be like in the future. The piece of advice I would give is to remain open-minded and to not be afraid of voicing your opinion. Not only will this allow you to take in as many perspectives as possible, but will also help you share some of your views, which is significant because communication teams are very collaborative.
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Grassroots Canvasser
July 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I liked the freedom we had to speak to people and the pay. The workers are very positive and vibrat.
What I wish was different
How long the hours were
Advice
Be willing to do the time commitment Monday-Friday and are comfortable being outdoors all day.
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Civil Society Partnerships Intern
June - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
It was a great opportunity to see and learn about how UNICEF and the UN development apparatus work from the inside. I enjoyed learning from and working with my colleagues and I have a much better grasp on what work in the development sector looks like.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more and more varied responsibilities.
Advice
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Research intern
July - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Applying theoretical concepts in to the real world (and seeing in which ways they aligned or misaligned).
