UN Women Programme Support Intern, Karachi, 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 programmes aimed at advancing gender equality and empowering women and girls. This internship offers practical exposure to programme implementation within the United Nations system, supporting research, documentation, coordination, monitoring, communications, and other activities aligned with UN Women’s priorities in Pakistan.

Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day programme support to assigned teams across various UN Women projects and thematic areas.
- Compile, organize, and maintain programme-related information, records, trackers, presentations, and 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.
- 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, attendance records, and action points.
- Assist in preparing, formatting, and reviewing 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 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 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 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, maintain accurate records, and manage multiple tasks within deadlines.
- Interest in gender equality, women’s rights, and development-related areas.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment with strong attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Practical understanding of UN Women’s role within the UN system and exposure to coordination with government counterparts, civil society, development partners, and other stakeholders.
- Opportunity to develop skills in programme planning, implementation, monitoring, documentation, and reporting.
- Strengthening of research, analytical, writing, communication, and information management skills in a professional setting.
- Exposure to results-based management and the importance of evidence and documentation in programme delivery.
- Internship stipend available for those not receiving financial support from other sources such as universities or institutions.

UN Women is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, promoting respect and equal opportunity regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, or any other status protected by law. The organization maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against misconduct, including sexual exploitation, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. Selected candidates will undergo thorough reference and background checks, including academic credential verification.