UN Women Programme Support Intern, Lahore, Pakistan, National

UN Women Pakistan Country Office in Islamabad is seeking an intern to provide technical and administrative support across various programme teams. This role 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 with research, documentation, coordination, monitoring, communications, and other activities that support UN Women’s priorities and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day support to assigned programme teams across multiple 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, consultations, workshops, trainings, events, and other programme activities, including preparation of agendas and attendance records.
- 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, donor updates, 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 stakeholders under supervision.
- Undertake additional programme-related tasks that contribute to 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; in the final academic year of a bachelor’s degree; graduated within the last two years; or enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship as part of a degree programme.
- 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, maintain accurate records, and manage multiple tasks within deadlines.
- Interest in gender equality, women’s rights, development, or related areas.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment with attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Gain practical understanding of UN Women’s work and the broader United Nations system in promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment.
- Develop skills in programme planning, implementation, monitoring, documentation, and reporting.
- Enhance research, analytical, writing, communication, and information management skills in a professional setting.
- Exposure to coordination with government counterparts, civil society organizations, development partners, and other stakeholders.
- Understand results-based management and the importance of evidence and documentation in programme delivery.
- Apply academic knowledge to practical programme work within a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Interns not receiving financial support from other sources may be eligible for a stipend during the internship period.

UN Women is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, or national origin. The organization maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward misconduct, including sexual exploitation, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. Selected candidates will undergo thorough reference and background checks, including academic credential verification, to ensure compliance with UN Women’s standards of conduct.