UN Women Programme Support Intern, Lahore, 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 gender equality and women’s empowerment programmes. This internship offers practical exposure to programme implementation within the United Nations system, supporting research, documentation, coordination, monitoring, communications, and other activities that contribute to advancing UN Women’s priorities in Pakistan.

Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day support to programme teams across various UN Women projects and thematic areas.
- Assist in compiling, organizing, and maintaining programme-related information, records, trackers, presentations, and other documents.
- Conduct desk research and analysis on topics including 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 by collecting and organizing relevant data, outputs, results, and evidence.
- Coordinate and follow up on meetings, consultations, workshops, trainings, events, and other programme activities, including preparing agendas, attendance records, and action points.
- Support 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.
- 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 easy 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: be enrolled in a graduate programme; be in the final academic year of a bachelor’s degree; have graduated within the last two years; or be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship programme as part of their 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 agreed timelines.
- Interest in gender equality, women’s rights, development, or related areas.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- This internship provides an opportunity to gain practical understanding of UN Women’s work and the broader UN system in promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment.
- Interns will develop skills in programme planning, implementation support, monitoring, documentation, and reporting.
- The role offers exposure to coordination with government counterparts, civil society organizations, development partners, and other stakeholders.
- Interns will enhance research, analytical, writing, communication, and information management skills in a professional, multicultural, and inclusive workplace.
- UN Women offers a stipend to interns who do not receive financial support from other sources such as universities or institutions.
- The internship promotes learning about results-based management and the importance of evidence and documentation in programme delivery.

UN Women is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all candidates regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, or other legally protected characteristics. Selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and standards of conduct, including undergoing rigorous reference and background checks. This internship is an excellent opportunity for candidates passionate about gender equality and women’s empowerment to contribute meaningfully while gaining valuable professional experience.