UN Women Programme Support Intern, Karachi, Pakistan, National

UN Women Pakistan Country Office in Islamabad is seeking an intern to provide essential technical and administrative support across its diverse portfolio of programmes aimed at advancing gender equality and empowering women and girls in Pakistan. This internship offers practical exposure to programme implementation within the United Nations system, supporting the effective delivery of UN Women’s priorities through research, documentation, coordination, monitoring, communications, and other programme activities.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide day-to-day support to assigned programme teams across various UN Women projects and thematic areas.
- Assist in compiling, organizing, and maintaining programme-related information, records, trackers, presentations, and other working 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.
- Support the preparation of background notes, briefs, talking points, meeting materials, presentations, minutes, and summaries.
- Assist in monitoring and documenting programme activities, including data collection and organization of outputs, results, and evidence.
- Coordinate and follow up on meetings, consultations, workshops, trainings, events, and other programme activities, including preparation of agendas, attendance records, and action points.
- Support the preparation, formatting, and quality review of programme documents and reports in line with UN Women standards.
- Compile inputs from programme teams and partners for periodic reporting, programme updates, donor reports, and management information.
- Assist in developing 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.
- Candidates must meet one of the following: currently enrolled in a graduate programme; in the final academic year of a first university degree (minimum Bachelor’s level); graduated within the last two years; or enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship programme as part of degree requirements.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong research, analytical, and information-gathering 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

- Working knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.
- The internship provides a stipend for those not receiving financial support from other sources such as universities or institutions.
- Opportunity to gain practical understanding of UN Women’s work and the broader UN system in advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment.
- Development of skills in programme planning, implementation support, monitoring, documentation, reporting, research, communication, and stakeholder coordination.
- Exposure to coordination with government counterparts, civil society organizations, development partners, and other stakeholders.
- Experience in a multicultural and inclusive professional environment that values diversity, integrity, and professionalism.

UN Women is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace free from discrimination and upholds a zero-tolerance policy towards misconduct, including sexual exploitation, harassment, and abuse of authority. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks, including verification of academic credentials, to ensure adherence to UN Women’s standards of conduct.