UN Women Programme Support Intern, Lahore, 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 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 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 by collecting and organizing relevant data, outputs, results, and evidence.
- Coordinate and follow up on meetings, consultations, workshops, trainings, events, including preparation of 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 reports, 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 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 related fields.
- 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.
- 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, development, or related areas.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment with strong attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
Interns who are not receiving financial support from other sources such as universities may receive a stipend from UN Women for the internship duration. This internship provides an opportunity 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 experience will strengthen research, analytical, writing, communication, and information-management skills in a professional, multicultural, and inclusive workplace.

UN Women is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment based on mutual respect. Employment decisions are made solely on qualifications, competence, integrity, and organizational needs without discrimination. The organization maintains a zero-tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with UN values, including sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, and discrimination. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks, including verification of academic credentials.

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