Position: System Workstream Intern
Location: New York, United States
Job Identification: 25774
Application Deadline: 03 May 2025
Job Schedule: Full-time
Agency: UN Women
Internship Duration: 6 months
Vacancy Type: Internship Programme
Vacancy Category: Internships
Job Function: Strategic Planning
Background
UN Women, committed to the vision of equality expressed in the Charter of the United Nations, actively strives for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls, empowerment of women, and the achievement of gender equality.
The Strategic Planning Unit (SPU) within the Strategy, Planning, Resources, and Effectiveness Division (SPRED) is pivotal in assisting UN Women and its partners to attain higher-quality development results through an integrated approach linking strategic planning and Results-Based Management (RBM).
The SPU serves as the custodian of RBM, overseeing strategic planning and results-based reporting both at the corporate and field levels.
It aims to promote collaborative planning and programmatic learning while fostering innovation, ensuring that UN Women’s initiatives are effective, knowledge-driven, and results-oriented.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Strategic Planning Specialist, the intern will play a vital role within the ‘Data and System Workstream’, focusing on supporting the development and maintenance of the Results Management System (RMS).
The intern’s responsibilities include:
Technical Meetings and Consultation Sessions
- Assist in planning and organizing meetings focused on data integration, AI development, and RMS enhancements.
- Document feedback and follow-up actions from these discussions.
Design and Development
- Design guidelines, learning materials, and documentation related to data, systems, and AI applications.
- Develop and disseminate knowledge products such as articles, presentations, and short videos to enhance communication and visibility.
Advocacy Communication and Capacity Building
- Create and disseminate communication materials promoting systems related to planning, monitoring, reporting, and transparency.
- Assist in designing and executing training sessions on existing and new systems.
Learning Opportunities
The internship offers unique learning experiences, including:
- Hands-on exposure to data policy, AI implementation, and business administration.
- Opportunities to engage with UN Women’s operations and contribute to results management systems.
- Participation in networking and professional development activities, including workshops and seminars.
Competencies
Core Values:
- Integrity
- Professionalism
- Respect for Diversity
Core Competencies:
- Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
- Accountability
- Creative Problem Solving
- Effective Communication
- Inclusive Collaboration
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Leading by Example
Functional Competencies:
- Strong analytical and research skills
- Proficient writing and editing skills
- Positive and constructive work approach
- Effective interpersonal and teamwork abilities
- Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Familiarity with IT applications (content management, short video development)
- Knowledge of results-based management and gender issues is a plus.
Qualifications
Education: Candidates must be pursuing studies in research, communications, knowledge management, business administration, or other relevant fields and meet one of the following conditions:
- Enrolled in a postgraduate degree program.
- In the final year of a bachelor’s degree program.
- Enrolled in a mandatory national service program requiring an internship.
- Recently graduated (within two years) with a relevant university degree.
Language:
- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN language is advantageous.
Renumeration
Interns not receiving financial support from other sources will be provided a stipend by UN Women to partially cover living expenses during the internship.
Application Information
All applicants must submit a completed and signed P.11 form with their application. Due to the high volume of submissions, UN Women will ONLY contact successful candidates.
Selected candidates will need to provide proof of enrollment in a valid health insurance plan, school enrollment or degree, a scanned copy of their passport/national ID, and, if applicable, a valid visa.
Diversity and Inclusion
UN Women is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. Requests for reasonable accommodations during the selection process are welcomed.
UN Women maintains a zero-tolerance policy for conduct incompatible with the aims of the United Nations and UN Women.
Selected candidates will be subjected to thorough background checks, including verification of academic credentials and employment history.
Note: Applicants must ensure all sections of the application form are fully completed to avoid disqualification during the recruitment process.
UN Women looks forward to receiving applications from motivated individuals eager to contribute to the mission of advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment globally.
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