Knowledge Management Intern at UN Women

The unit is led by a Knowledge Management and Research Specialist based in Nairobi- Kenya. As part of its work, the unit, undertakes quality assurance on all knowledge products produced by UN Women in the region. It also hosts a knowledge hub which is a one stop platform for disseminating internal knowledge in the region.

As part of the wider vision of youth programming, UN Women would like to create an opportunity for learning for young scholars in university or who have just graduated. It is for this reason that we are recruiting an intern who will be trained on the various aspects of project delivery listed in the TOR.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Update the knowledge hub with relevant resources from the region;
• Support the creation of a gender data subsite on the UN Women Africa website and ensure it is updated with relevant content;
• Map out the relevant regional and global gender data and information portals and ensure they are reflected in the gender subsite created on the Africa website;
• Support with planning and execution of related knowledge events, seminars and dialogues;
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Learning Objectives

• Increased understanding of UN Women’s work and the UN system;
• Learning different aspects of knowledge management and research and international environment;
• Increased knowledge in women’s rights and gender equality, specially on knowledge management and research;
• Work as a team member in a multicultural setting.

At the end of the internship, the intern should have a clear grasp of the issues of knowledge management and research, including the issues of gender equality and women’s empowerment in terms of progress, challenges and untapped opportunities.

Competencies

Core Values

• Respect for Diversity
• Integrity
• Professionalism

Core Competencies

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

Functional Competencies

• Demonstrated skills in marketing, ICT, research, analytical and writing skills;
• Attention to detail.

Education

Required Skills and Experience

• University studies in one of the following disciplines: Social Science, Business Management, or other relevant subjects;
• 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 one-year period of graduation; or
• Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program which is part of a degree programme and undertake the internship as part of the program requirements.