UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

Within UN Women, the Programme Support Management Unit (PSMU) provides corporate advisory services and direct support for project and programme development and implementation to ensure the delivery of results on gender equality and women’s empowerment.  PSMU leads the development of project and programme management policies, strengthening of corporate project and programme management capacities, and provides increased support to the field and headquarters in non-core project and programme implementation.

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Manager, Project Management Office (PMO), and overall guidance of the Chief of Program Support Management Unit (PSMU), the Project and Programme Management intern will play an active role in strengthening project management oversight by supporting portfolio tracking and key stages of the project lifecycle. The intern will also contribute to data analysis and preparation of analytical information used by HQ, Regional, and Country offices, working in close collaboration with teams across the organization.

Description of Responsibilities

• PMO Project Lifecycle Support

  Support the review of project documentation for quality and compliance, consolidate cross‑office insights, and collaborate with team members to ensure the consistent application of project management standards through the review and assessment of existing practices. 

• Data Analysis, Systems Rollout and Reporting

  Review and analyze project data from corporate systems to support PMO oversight. Conduct internal research and assessment in support of the development of data sets, portfolio snapshots, analytical information, and knowledge management resources.

Learning Objectives:

As part of this assignment, the intern will gain a strong understanding of UN Women’s project lifecycle and implementation modalities, including how projects are designed, monitored, and governed across global offices. They will develop practical experience working with corporate systems, data analysis, project management systems and dashboards. The internship will also strengthen their analytical, communication, and project management skills in a fast‑paced, global PMO environment.

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

Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Core Values and Competencies: https://www.unwomen.org/en/about-us/employment/application-process#_Values

Functional Competencies: 

• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret project data and identify trends. 
• Understanding of how business process mapping is conducted, to impact workflow improvements in project and programme management.  Knowledge in organizing and maintaining knowledge management platforms such as SharePoint or similar tools. 
• Ability to prepare clear, concise reports and visual materials that translate technical information into user-friendly outputs.
• Ability to analyze and visualize data, navigate project management ERP systems, and apply core project lifecycle concepts while supporting business process mapping and data‑quality assurance. 
• Ability to draft clear analytical summaries, maintain digital knowledge repositories, and translate complex information into actionable insights.

Qualifications

Education:

• University studies in one of the following disciplines: Project Management, Public Administration/Public Policy, International Development, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Data Science/Analytics, Information Systems, or other related fields are required.
• Meet one of the following: 

1. Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); 
2. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); 
3. Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a two-year period of graduation; or 
4. 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. 

Language:

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English are required; 
• Working knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.

Renumeration: 

Interns who are not in receipt of financial support from other sources such as universities or other institutions will receive a stipend from UN Women to partially subsidize their basic living costs for the duration of the internship.

Application Information: 

• Applicants must ensure that all sections of the Quantum system application form, including the sections on education and employment history, are completed. If all sections are not completed the application may be disqualified from the recruitment and selection process.
• Due to the high volume of applications received, UN Women can ONLY contact successful candidates.
• The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of enrollment in a valid health insurance plan at the duty station of the internship, proof of school enrollment or degree, a scanned copy of their passport/national ID and a copy of a valid visa (as applicable).  

Note:

In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.

At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.  

If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.

UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)