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 programmes aimed at advancing gender equality and empowering women and girls in Pakistan. 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.

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 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.
- Support monitoring and documentation of programme activities, including data collection and 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 preparing, formatting, and reviewing 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: 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 deadlines.
- Interest in gender equality, women’s rights, development, or related areas.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- This internship provides a valuable 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 strengthens research, analytical, writing, communication, and information-management skills within a professional and inclusive environment.
- Exposure to coordination with government counterparts, civil society organizations, development partners, and other stakeholders is part of the learning experience.
- Interns will gain insight into results-based management and the importance of evidence and documentation in programme delivery.
- UN Women offers a stipend to interns who do not receive financial support from other sources such as universities or institutions.
- The organization is committed to diversity, inclusion, and a respectful workplace, adhering to zero tolerance for misconduct, including sexual exploitation, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. Selected candidates will undergo thorough reference and background checks.

This internship is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about gender equality and women’s empowerment to apply academic knowledge in a practical setting while developing professional skills in a dynamic, multicultural environment.