Location: UNFPA, 605 3rd Ave., New York, NY, 10158
Full/Part-time: Part-time (50%)
Remote/In person: In person
Duration: 24 Weeks
Internship offering is limited to candidates applying from within the duty station of the hiring unit.
The Position:
Under the direct supervision of the HR Specialist, Client Services and Outreach Branch, Division for Human Resources the intern will support the branch team in the areas of project management, supporting various programmes under the Young Professional Programme portfolio, such as the JPO Programme and the Internship Programme.
A work-plan with achievements for the duration of the internship and learning opportunities will be agreed upon. Periodic progress meetings will lead to a beneficial environment for the Intern, enhancing her/his skills and capacity in areas related to UNFPA’s mandate.
About UNFPA and How You Can Make a Difference:
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations, and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on womens’ and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.
UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results. We need interns who are exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.
You would be responsible for:
Tasks and responsibilities will include (but not limited to):
Under the guidance of the HR Specialists, work support drafting of recruitment documents for the Internship Programme;
Draft and create in PowerPoint and other media with an innovative and inclusive design style strong
communication materials;
Be ready to participate as a facilitator, contributor and implementer during various Youth programming initiatives;
Be an HR representative to Employee Resource Group sessions;
Any other duties as required in terms of the assignment in question.
You Have:
Your Education:
Applicants to UNFPA’s internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:
Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as master’s programme or higher);
Have recently graduated with a university degree as defined above and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation; or
Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional trainee programme and undertake the internship as part of this programme.
Your Experiences:
Some experience in working with development agencies, including in volunteer capacity.
Fluency in English. Knowledge of other languages is an asset.
Strong analytical and writing skills.
Initiative, sound judgment and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with staff members from different national and cultural backgrounds.
Learning Elements:
Upon completion of the assignment, and depending on its duration, the Intern will gain the following knowledge assets:
Increased understanding of the UNFPA
Understand the UNFPA mandate and policies, including regional set-up
Understand the dynamics of operational and programme support and communications to the field, and at the level of HQ
Write and formulate documents
Network with UN colleagues
Work experience as a team member in a multicultural setting
Financial Aspects:
Interns do not receive a salary or any other form of remuneration from UNFPA. The costs associated with an intern's participation in the programme must be assumed either by the nominating institution, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students, or by the students themselves, who will have to meet living expenses as well as make their own arrangements for accommodation, travel and other requirements. However, they receive a stipend to help cover basic daily expenses related to the internship, if not financially supported by any institution or programme, such as a university, government, foundation, or scholarship programme. The amount of the stipend varies according to the duty station. In addition, applicants must have medical insurance for the duration of the internship. Proof of insurance will need to be submitted before the internship begins. UNFPA does not provide medical insurance for interns.
How to Apply
Please email your applications (resume/CV and cover letter) to lakhtar@unfpa.org by 18 June 2025, with the email subject line “Internship, Client Services and Outreach Branch”. Due to the large volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
