Internship Roster for Programme and Operations
Organizational Context
UN Women's Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia (ECA), established in Istanbul, Turkiye, supports 12 countries in advancing gender equality and women's empowerment. The office provides strategic programme development, policy advice, and quality assurance, acting as a regional knowledge hub. It focuses on key areas including women's leadership, economic empowerment, ending violence against women, peace and security, good governance, humanitarian response, gender data, and gender-responsive planning and budgeting.
Job Purpose
This internship aims to provide interns with a comprehensive understanding of how UN Women promotes gender equality and women's empowerment through its programmes and activities. Interns will gain meaningful professional experience in an international development setting, contributing to their career development and future employment opportunities. The role involves supporting the implementation of programme activities and assisting with operational and administrative functions within the Regional and/or Country Offices, as required. Interns will learn to support women in enhancing their self-agency and developing skills aligned with their interests and needs, contributing to UN Women's overall mandate.
Responsibilities
Interns will collaborate closely with the UN Women team, supporting the implementation of programme activities and assisting with operational and administrative functions within the Regional and/or Country Offices. Key tasks include developing a comprehensive understanding of UN Women's work in promoting gender equality and women's empowerment. Interns will gain practical experience in an international development environment, contributing to their professional growth. They will learn to support women in enhancing their self-agency and developing relevant skills. The role involves contributing to the overall goals of UN Women's mandate through practical support and engagement with ongoing initiatives.
Work Experience
No specific work experience is explicitly required, but the internship is designed to provide meaningful professional experience in an international development environment. Candidates should possess strong research, writing, analytical, and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively in collaborative settings and manage competing priorities.
Skills
Excellent research, writing, analytical, and organizational skills. Ability to work effectively in collaborative settings. Ability to multi-task and address competing priorities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues. Accountability. Creative Problem Solving. Effective Communication. Inclusive Collaboration. Stakeholder Engagement. Leading by Example.