Generation Equality Intern at UN Women

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the Regional Project Coordination Specialist in managing and implementing programmes.
• Assist in conducting research, mapping, and compile information
• Draft reports, talking points, and website articles and develop social media content.
• Assist in curating and coordinating events and webinars.
• Provide support related to procurement processes.
• Support administrative tasks as required.
• Learning Goals:
• Gain enhanced understanding of gender equality and women’s empowerment.
• Develop skills in communications and events management.
• Enhance knowledge of the programmatic and operational aspects of working at UN Women.

Competencies :

• Core Values:
• Integrity;
• Professionalism;
• Respect for Diversity.

Core Competencies:

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
• Accountability;
• Creative Problem Solving;
• Effective Communication;
• Inclusive Collaboration;
• Stakeholder Engagement;
• Leading by Example.

Functional Competencies:

• Demonstrable knowledge of gender equality issues
• Ability to develop content, including for website and social media 
• Knowledge of graphic software such as Canva, Mailchimp, and/or Adobe Illustrator preferred;
• Strong IT skills, including the use of MS PowerPoint, Excel, Teams and SharePoint. 

Qualifications

Education:

• University studies in one of the following disciplines: communications, journalism, gender studies, social science, or other relevant subjects is required. 
• Meet one of the following: 
• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); 
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); 
• Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a two-year period of graduation.