Intern, Coordination Support, Office Of The Deputy Executive Director (dedo), New York, United States Of America New York, United States Posting Date07/29/2026 BE THE FIRST TO APPLY

Organizational Context

UN Women is dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. The Office of the Deputy Executive Director (DEDO) provides strategic and coordination support for normative, inter-agency, and programmatic priorities. This internship role is situated within DEDO, offering direct exposure to executive office operations and inter-agency coordination.

Job Purpose

This internship aims to provide coordination support within the Office of the Deputy Executive Director (DEDO) at UN Women. The intern will contribute to advancing UN Women's normative, inter-agency, and programmatic priorities by supporting key workstreams. These include the Young Women and Girls Strategy, UN Women's Middle East response, follow-up to the IANWGE Strategic Leadership Group, and coordination of the Africa strategy. The role involves consolidating and tracking information, ensuring effective communication, and supporting the Deputy Executive Director's Office in managing these critical initiatives.

Responsibilities

The intern will provide coordination support across several key areas. For the Young Women and Girls Strategy, responsibilities include assisting with its review and finalization, compiling comments, and drafting a communications plan. For the UN Women Middle East Response, the intern will support internal coordination, track action points, and compile situation updates. In relation to the IANWGE Strategic Leadership Group, the intern will support follow-up on commitments, assist with finalizing Terms of Reference, and prepare for future engagements. For Africa Strategy Coordination, the intern will maintain a tracker between DEDO and the AU Liaison Office, and monitor key AU processes. Key deliverables include consolidated trackers, finalized documentation, and a handover note.

Work Experience

No specific work experience is required for this internship. However, a strong interest in multilateral processes and UN intergovernmental mechanisms is beneficial.

Skills

• Strong drafting and coordination skills • Ability to track multiple workstreams and deadlines • Discretion in handling sensitive correspondence • Understanding of multilateral processes and UN mechanisms • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail • Ability to work independently and collaboratively

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