UN Women Intern - Coordination Support, Office of the Deputy Executive Director

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women was established in July 2010 by the United Nations General Assembly as part of the UN reform agenda. The organization is dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women, merging the efforts of four previously distinct parts of the UN system that focused on these issues. UN Women operates globally, working across various countries to eliminate discrimination against women and girls, empower women, and achieve equality between genders. The organization is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, promoting mutual respect and equality in its workforce.

Job Overview:
The intern will provide essential coordination support to the Office of the Deputy director" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Executive Director (DEDO) at UN Women. This role involves working closely with the Deputy Executive Director and the Special Assistant to support five priority workstreams, including the Young Women and Girls Strategy, UN Women's response in the Middle East, and coordination efforts related to the Africa strategy and the Inter Agency Network on Women and Gender Equality (IANWGE). The intern will be responsible for consolidating and tracking information, maintaining communication with various teams, and ensuring that the Deputy Executive Director's Office is well-informed and organized in its operations. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in inter-agency coordination and executive office operations within a prominent international organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Young Women and Girls Strategy: Assist in the review and finalization of the strategy, compile comments from various divisions, and draft a communications plan. Maintain a tracker of partner engagement related to the strategy.
• UN Women Middle East Response: Support internal coordination efforts, maintain a tracker of action points and decisions, and compile situation updates for the Deputy Executive Director's Office.
• IANWGE Strategic Leadership Group: Track commitments and action points from meetings, assist in finalizing Terms of Reference, and prepare for future engagements.
• Africa Strategy Coordination: Maintain a coordination tracker for engagements with the African Union, track key processes and decision points relevant to gender equality, and summarize outstanding actions across all workstreams. Key deliverables include consolidated comments matrices, updated trackers, finalized Terms of Reference, and a handover note summarizing actions and statuses.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess strong drafting and coordination skills, the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines, and a sound understanding of multilateral processes and UN intergovernmental mechanisms. They should demonstrate organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively under tight timelines. Discretion in handling sensitive correspondence is also essential.

Educational Background:
Applicants should have university studies in disciplines such as international relations, political science, gender studies, public policy, or other relevant fields. They must meet one of the following criteria: be enrolled in a graduate program, be in the final year of a bachelor's degree, have graduated within the last two years, or be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program that includes the internship as part of its requirements.

Experience:
The position requires candidates to have relevant experience in coordination, drafting, and working within international or intergovernmental contexts. While specific years of experience are not mandated, familiarity with UN processes and gender equality issues is advantageous.

Languages:
Fluency in English is required for this position. A working knowledge of another UN language is considered an advantage, enhancing the candidate's ability to engage in diverse international contexts.

Additional Notes:
The internship is designed to provide a stipend to interns who do not receive financial support from other sources. Candidates must provide proof of enrollment in a health insurance plan, proof of school enrollment or degree, a scanned copy of their passport or national ID, and a valid visa if applicable. UN Women emphasizes diversity and inclusion in its hiring practices and has a zero-tolerance policy for misconduct. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous background checks, including verification of academic credentials and employment history.