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 gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls 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 support to assigned programme teams across different 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, including data collection and organization of outputs and results.
- Coordinate and follow up on meetings, workshops, trainings, events, and other activities, 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 reporting, and management information.
- Support the 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 contributing 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.
- Candidates must meet one of the following: be enrolled in a graduate programme; be in the final academic year of a first university degree (minimum Bachelor’s level); have graduated within the last two years; or be 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.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong research, analytical, and information-gathering skills.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to organize information and maintain accurate records.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks within agreed timelines.
- Interest in gender equality, women’s rights, development, or related areas.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- The internship provides an opportunity to gain practical understanding of UN Women’s work and the broader UN system in advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment.
- Interns will develop skills in programme planning, implementation support, monitoring, documentation, and reporting.
- Exposure to coordination with government counterparts, civil society organizations, development partners, and other stakeholders.
- Opportunity to strengthen research, analytical, writing, communication, and information-management skills in a professional and multicultural environment.
- Understanding of results-based management and the importance of evidence and documentation in programme delivery.
- Interns who do not receive financial support from other sources may be eligible for a stipend from UN Women during the internship period.

UN Women is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity. The organization maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards conduct incompatible with its values, including sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, and discrimination. Selected candidates will undergo thorough reference and background checks, including academic credential verification. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, integrity, and organizational needs.