Programme Support Intern

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women, established in July 2010, is dedicated to promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women globally. It operates under the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, focusing on eliminating discrimination against women and girls. The organization has a diverse portfolio of programs and initiatives aimed at achieving gender equality and empowering women and girls, particularly in Pakistan, where it has a Country Office in Islamabad. UN Women merges the efforts of four previously distinct parts of the UN system that focused on gender equality and women's empowerment, thereby enhancing its impact across various countries.

Job Overview:
The Programme Support Intern position at UN Women is designed to provide practical exposure to program implementation within the United Nations system. The intern will play a crucial role in supporting the effective delivery of UN Women priorities by providing cross-cutting technical and administrative support to program teams. This includes contributing to research, documentation, coordination, monitoring, communications, and other program activities across the Country Office portfolio. The internship aims to enhance the intern's understanding of the work of UN Women and the UN system in advancing gender equality and women's empowerment, while also developing practical skills in program planning, implementation support, monitoring, documentation, and reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The intern will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including providing day-to-day program support to assigned teams across UN Women projects and thematic areas. This involves compiling, organizing, and maintaining program-related information, records, trackers, presentations, and other working documents. The intern will assist in desk research and analysis on topics such as gender equality, women's empowerment, and governance. They will also help prepare background notes, briefs, meeting materials, and summaries, as well as monitor and document program activities. Coordination of meetings, workshops, and events will be part of the role, along with supporting the preparation and quality review of program documents and reports. The intern will assist in compiling inputs for periodic reporting and help develop communication materials, ensuring that electronic program files are well-organized and accessible.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must have university studies in fields such as gender studies, international development, public policy, social sciences, political science, economics, public administration, communications, business administration, or international relations. They should meet one of the following criteria: be enrolled in a graduate school program, be in the final academic year of a bachelor's degree program, have graduated within the last two years, or be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program that requires the internship.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes enrollment in or completion of a university degree in relevant fields such as gender studies, international development, public policy, social sciences, political science, economics, public administration, communications, business administration, or international relations. Candidates must be either currently enrolled in a graduate program, in their final year of a bachelor's program, or have graduated within the last two years, among other criteria.

Experience:
The position requires candidates to have relevant experience that aligns with the responsibilities of the internship. While specific years of experience may not be mandated, candidates should demonstrate familiarity with program support, research, and administrative tasks, ideally within a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment. Experience in gender equality and women's empowerment initiatives is highly valued.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this position. Additionally, a working knowledge of another UN language is considered an advantage, enhancing the candidate's ability to communicate effectively in a diverse workplace.

Additional Notes:
The internship is unpaid, but interns who do not receive financial support from other sources will receive a stipend from UN Women for the duration of the internship. Candidates must provide proof of school enrollment or degree and a scanned copy of their national ID. The application process includes sharing a one-minute pitch on why the candidate would like to join UN Women, tagging UN Women Pakistan on LinkedIn. The organization emphasizes its commitment to diversity and inclusion, ensuring that all employment decisions are based on qualifications and organizational needs. UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy regarding misconduct and expects all selected candidates to adhere to its policies and standards.