UN Women Programme Support Intern, Islamabad, Pakistan, National

UN Women Pakistan Country Office in Islamabad is seeking an intern to provide technical and administrative support across various programme teams. This internship offers practical exposure to programme implementation within the United Nations system, contributing to the advancement of gender equality and women’s empowerment in Pakistan. The intern will assist in research, documentation, coordination, monitoring, communications, and other activities that support the effective delivery of UN Women’s priorities.

Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day programme support to assigned teams across UN Women projects and thematic areas.
- Compile, organize, and maintain programme-related information, records, trackers, presentations, and other documents.
- Conduct desk research and analysis on topics such as gender equality, women’s empowerment, leadership, economic empowerment, ending violence against women, governance, peace, and security.
- Assist in preparing background notes, briefs, talking points, meeting materials, presentations, minutes, and summaries.
- Support monitoring and documentation of programme activities by collecting and organizing relevant data, outputs, results, and evidence.
- Coordinate and follow up on meetings, consultations, workshops, trainings, events, including preparation of agendas, attendance records, and action points.
- Assist in the preparation, formatting, and quality review of programme documents and reports in accordance with UN Women standards.
- Compile inputs from programme teams and partners for periodic reporting, programme updates, donor reports, and management information.
- Support development and organization of communication and visibility materials such as success stories, human-interest stories, and event summaries.
- Maintain electronic programme files ensuring systematic organization and accessibility.
- Facilitate coordination and information exchange with internal teams, implementing partners, and other stakeholders under supervision.
- Undertake other programme-related tasks that contribute to the effective implementation of UN Women activities.

Required Qualifications
- University studies in gender studies, international development, public policy, social sciences, political science, economics, public administration, communications, business administration, development studies, international relations, or a related field.
- Must meet one of the following: currently enrolled in a graduate programme; enrolled in the final year of a bachelor’s degree; graduated within the last two years and able to start the internship within this period; or enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship programme as part of degree requirements.
- Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.
- Strong research, analytical, and information-gathering skills.
- Good written and oral communication abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to organize information and maintain accurate records.
- Capacity to work collaboratively in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks within deadlines.
- Interest in gender equality, women’s rights, development, or related areas.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Gain practical understanding of UN Women’s and the UN system’s work in advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment.
- Develop skills in programme planning, implementation support, monitoring, documentation, and reporting.
- Enhance research, analytical, writing, communication, and information management skills in a professional setting.
- Exposure to coordination with government, civil society, development partners, and other stakeholders.
- Learn about results-based management and the importance of evidence and documentation in programme delivery.
- Apply academic knowledge to practical programme work in a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Interns not receiving financial support from other sources will receive a stipend from UN Women for the internship duration.

UN Women is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity. The organization maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards misconduct including sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, and discrimination. Selected candidates will undergo thorough reference and background checks, including academic credential verification, to ensure adherence to UN Women’s standards of conduct.