Intern, Women at the Centre Global Repository at United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

The Position:

• Under the direct supervision of the Programme Specialist, GBV Response, the intern will support UNFPA in implementing the Women at the Centre project, which focuses on strengthening GBV case management systems worldwide through capacity building, professionalization of the social service workforce, and system-wide learning.
• Specifically, the intern will assist in establishing a global platform for knowledge sharing and technical support by helping to maintain a Community of Practice (CoP) and develop a global repository of GBV case management resources.
• This role will involve organizing and managing knowledge-sharing platforms, facilitating south-south learning, and providing support for programme follow-up, reporting, and country-level coordination. A work-plan with achievements for the duration of the Internship and learning opportunities will be agreed upon. Periodic progress meetings will support professional development for the Intern, enhancing her/his skills and capacity in areas related to UNFPA’s mandate.

About UNFPA and How You Can Make a Difference:

• UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA expands choices and possibilities for women and young people to lead healthy and productive lives. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2026-2029), focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire, and deliver high impact and sustained results. We need interns who are exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in program results.

You would be responsible for:
The overall work will be with the Women at the Centre project within the GBV team of the Gender, Human Rights and Inclusion branch. The intern will:

• Assist in collecting, organizing, and cataloguing GBV case management tools, protocols, and resources for the global repository.
• Ensure resources are properly tagged, described, and uploaded in original and translated versions.
• Coordinate with HQ staff to review and approve materials for inclusion.
• Support the ongoing activities of the CoP, including scheduling and coordinating webinars, learning sessions, and technical committee meetings.
• Maintain online platforms (Google repository, communication forums, listserv).
• Track participation and compile summaries of discussions and resources shared.
• Support follow-up with country teams on programme activities and data collection.
• Assist in compiling project reports, meeting notes, and presentations.
• Coordinate translation of key materials into English, French, and other UN languages as required.
• Provide French language support for communications and document review (if applicable).
• Assist in the implementation of the Women at the Centre programme to ensure a high level of delivery.

This will include a number of deliverables:

• Global repository with tagged, organized resources and clear multilingual instructions for access.
• Quarterly progress updates on repository usage,
• Meeting minutes or notes on CoP activities and relevant country follow-up.
• Collection and consolidation of country level project reporting.
• Perform other duties as required.

You Have:
Your Education:
Applicants to UNFPA’s internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:

• Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master’s programme, or higher);
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent);
• Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined in (A) and (B) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation;
• Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship programme and undertake the internship as part of this programme.
• Educational background in Women Studies, Social Work, Social Sciences or other relevant fields desirable.

Your Experiences:

• Some experience in working with development agencies, including in volunteer capacity.
• Fluency in English required.
• Fluency in French strongly preferred; other UN languages including Arabic and Spanish an asset.
• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Initiative, sound judgment and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with staff members from different national and cultural backgrounds.
• Experience in GBV or gender equality programming is an asset.
• Experience in developing knowledge management platforms desired.

Learning Elements:

Upon completion of the assignment, and depending on its duration, the Intern will gain the following knowledge assets:

• Increased understanding of the UNFPA and the Programme Division within UNFPA.
• Understand the UNFPA mandate and policies, including regional set-up.
• Understand and familiarity with UNFPA GBV priorities.
• Understand UNFPA programme design and delivery mechanisms.
• Understand the dynamics of operational and programme support and communications to country and regional offices, and at the level of HQ.
• Learn UN technical language, working procedures, and coordination mechanisms.
• Write and formulate substantive documents.
• Network with UN colleagues.
• Work experience as a team member in a multicultural setting.

Financial Aspects:

• Interns do not receive a salary or any other form of remuneration from UNFPA.
• The costs associated with an intern's participation in the programme must be assumed either by the nominating institution, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students, or by the students themselves, who will have to meet living expenses as well as make their own arrangements for accommodation, travel and other requirements. \However, they receive a stipend to help cover basic daily expenses related to the internship, if not financially supported by any institution or programme, such as a university, government, foundation, or scholarship programme. The amount of the stipend varies according to the duty station. In addition, applicants must have medical insurance for the duration of the internship. Proof of insurance will need to be submitted before the internship begins. UNFPA does not provide medical insurance for interns.