UN Women Programme Support Intern, Karachi, 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 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 the effective delivery of UN Women’s priorities.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide day-to-day programme support to assigned teams across UN Women 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 including 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 by collecting and organizing relevant data, outputs, results, and supporting evidence.
- Coordinate and follow up on meetings, consultations, workshops, trainings, events, and other programme activities, including preparing agendas, attendance records, and action points.
- Assist in 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 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 documents are systematically organized and accessible.
- 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.
- Must meet one of the following criteria: currently enrolled in a graduate programme; enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree (minimum Bachelor’s level); graduated with a university degree 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, particularly 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 an opportunity to gain practical skills in programme planning, implementation support, monitoring, documentation, and reporting.
- Exposure to coordination with government counterparts, civil society organizations, development partners, and other stakeholders.
- Development of research, analytical, writing, communication, and information-management skills in a professional context.
- Understanding of results-based management and the importance of evidence and documentation in programme delivery.
- Interns not receiving financial support from other sources may receive a stipend from UN Women for the duration of the internship.

UN Women is committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a respectful workplace. The organization recruits and promotes based on qualifications, competence, and integrity without discrimination. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks, including verification of academic credentials. UN Women maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward conduct incompatible with its values, including sexual exploitation, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination.