Governance, Peace, and Resilience Intern

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women was established in July 2010 as part of the United Nations reform agenda to enhance gender equality and women's empowerment globally. The organization merges the efforts of four previously distinct parts of the UN system that focused on gender issues, namely DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW, and UNIFEM. UN Women operates in multiple countries, including Indonesia, where it collaborates with various stakeholders such as government bodies, civil society organizations, academia, and the private sector to address national priorities related to gender equality and women's empowerment. The organization is committed to eliminating discrimination against women and girls, empowering women, and achieving equality between genders in development, human rights, humanitarian action, and peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security.

Job Overview:
The Governance, Peace, and Resilience Intern position at UN Women offers a unique opportunity for individuals to gain practical experience in research, policy analysis, program coordination, and stakeholder engagement within the Governance, Peace, and Resilience portfolio. The intern will be involved in two significant research assignments that align with UN Women’s broader normative and programmatic work. The first assignment focuses on the finalization of the National Gender Machinery of the Republic of Indonesia document, which includes mapping institutional roles, policies, and partners across key thematic areas. The second assignment involves examining national models for engaging men and boys in gender equality, analyzing programmatic approaches, training modules, and intervention strategies developed by organizations working on positive masculinities and male engagement. This internship is designed to provide the selected candidate with a deeper understanding of UN Women’s programmatic approaches, gender-responsive governance mechanisms, and national gender equality efforts in Indonesia, while also fostering a client-oriented approach and effective contribution to the work of UN Women’s program teams.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive desk reviews based on CEDAW Concluding Observations, Indonesia’s BPfA+30 National Review, and relevant national policy frameworks.
• Map lead ministries and institutions across thematic areas, including their internal gender mechanisms such as gender focal points, working groups, or task forces.
• Identify and compile key policies, strategies, programs, and budget allocations related to gender equality.
• Map key partners, including government institutions, civil society organizations, academia, private sector actors, and subnational stakeholders.
• Verify the accuracy of policy and institutional references, including Presidential and Ministerial regulations, and coordinate with relevant government counterparts when necessary.
• Analyze approaches and interventions designed to engage men and boys in gender equality, reviewing training modules, curricula, and programmatic models developed by organizations working on male engagement and positive masculinities in Indonesia.
• Identify promising practices, gaps, and opportunities for strengthening male engagement in future programming.
• Support the identification of potential intervention pathways for collaboration with law enforcement institutions.
• Assist with general administrative assignments and logistical requirements as needed. 1
• Perform other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess strong research and analytical skills, including the ability to review policy documents and synthesize complex information. They should demonstrate the ability to conduct institutional and stakeholder mapping with accuracy and attention to detail. Good organizational skills are essential, including maintaining databases, tracking information, and managing multiple tasks effectively. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required for preparing briefs, summaries, and program documentation. The ability to support the coordination of meetings, consultations, and validation processes with diverse stakeholders is also necessary. Candidates should have the capacity to work with data, policies, and legal references in a systematic and methodical manner, and be able to work collaboratively in a multicultural team while contributing to knowledge-sharing. A client-oriented and service-focused approach in program and administrative support is expected.

Educational Background:
Candidates must have university studies in one of the following disciplines: gender studies, public policy, political science, international relations, sociology, law, development studies, social sciences, or other relevant subjects. They must meet one of the following criteria: be enrolled in a graduate school program (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a two-year period of graduation; or be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program which is part of a degree program and undertake the internship as part of the program requirements.

Experience:
The position requires candidates to have relevant experience in research, policy analysis, or program coordination, preferably within the context of gender equality and women's empowerment. While specific years of experience are not mandated, familiarity with gender issues and previous internships or volunteer work in related fields will be advantageous.

Languages:
Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English are required for this position. A working knowledge of another UN language is considered an advantage, enhancing the candidate's ability to engage in a multicultural environment and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
The internship is designed to provide a stipend from UN Women to partially subsidize the basic living costs for the duration of the internship for those not receiving financial support from other sources. The position is part-time and may involve flexible working hours to accommodate the intern's academic commitments. UN Women is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring that all employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, integrity, and organizational need. The organization has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.