UN Women Programme Support Intern, Islamabad, Pakistan, National

UN Women Pakistan Country Office in Islamabad offers an internship opportunity designed to provide practical exposure to programme implementation within the United Nations system. The intern will support various programme teams by contributing to research, documentation, coordination, monitoring, communications, and other activities that advance gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls in Pakistan. This role offers valuable experience in supporting the effective delivery of UN Women’s priorities across a diverse portfolio of initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day technical and administrative support to assigned programme teams across multiple projects and thematic areas.
- Compile, organize, and maintain 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.
- Assist in preparing background notes, briefs, talking points, meeting materials, presentations, minutes, and summaries for programme activities.
- Support monitoring and documentation of programme activities, including data collection, 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.
- 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 to support 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 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 abilities.
- 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:
Interns who do not receive financial support from other sources such as universities or institutions will be provided with a stipend for the duration of the internship. This opportunity enables candidates to develop practical skills in programme planning, implementation support, monitoring, documentation, and reporting. Interns will gain exposure to coordination with government counterparts, civil society organizations, development partners, and other stakeholders. The role also offers a chance to strengthen research, analytical, writing, communication, and information-management skills in a professional, multicultural, and inclusive workplace.

UN Women is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity, recruiting and promoting based on qualifications, competence, integrity, and organizational needs. The organization maintains a zero-tolerance policy for conduct incompatible with its values, including sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, and discrimination. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks, including verification of academic credentials, and are expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and standards of conduct.