UN Women Programme Support Intern, Karachi, 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 assisting with research, documentation, coordination, monitoring, communications, and other activities that contribute to advancing gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls in Pakistan. This role offers valuable experience in a multicultural and inclusive workplace, supporting the effective delivery of UN Women’s priorities across diverse thematic areas.

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 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, including preparation of agendas, attendance records, and action points.
- Assist in 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 systematic organization and accessibility.
- Facilitate coordination and information exchange with internal teams, implementing partners, and other stakeholders under supervision.
- Undertake other programme-related tasks contributing 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 criteria: currently enrolled in a graduate programme; enrolled in the final academic year of a bachelor’s degree; 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, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong research, analytical, and information-gathering skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication 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.
- Interns not receiving financial support from other sources may receive a stipend from UN Women for the duration of the internship.
- The internship offers an opportunity to develop practical skills in programme planning, implementation support, monitoring, documentation, and reporting.
- Gain exposure to coordination with government counterparts, civil society organizations, development partners, and other stakeholders.
- Develop an understanding of results-based management and the importance of evidence and documentation in programme delivery.
- Enhance research, analytical, writing, communication, and information-management skills in a professional development context.

UN Women is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment based on mutual respect. Recruitment and employment decisions are made without discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other protected status. All selected candidates will be subject to rigorous reference and background checks, including verification of academic credentials, to uphold the highest standards of integrity and conduct.