Position: System Workstream Intern
Location: New York, United States
Job Info:
- Job Identification: 25774
- Posting Date: April 16, 2025, 12:07 PM
- Apply Before: May 3, 2025, 5:59 AM
- Job Schedule: Full-time
- Agency: UN Women
- Vacancy Type: Internship Programme
- Job Function: Strategic Planning
- Initial Contract Duration: 6 months
- Vacancy Category: Internships
Background:
UN Women is the United Nations organization dedicated to promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women globally. Grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, UN Women aims to eliminate discrimination against women and girls and promote equal opportunities and rights for all genders, both as partners in development and as beneficiaries of human rights, humanitarian action, and peace and security initiatives.
The Strategic Planning Unit (SPU), which operates within the Strategy, Planning, Resources and Effectiveness Division (SPRED), is responsible for supporting UN Women and its partners in achieving high-quality development outcomes. SPU utilizes an integrated approach that connects strategic planning and Results-Based Management (RBM) to innovative methodologies for effective program delivery. Through RBM, all stakeholders are encouraged to ensure their processes, products, and services contribute positively toward achieving significant results—outputs, outcomes, and overarching impacts—and use this data for informed decision-making.
The SPU serves as a key custodian of RBM and is also integral to strategic planning and results-based reporting for UN Women both at the corporate and the field level. By ensuring quality assurance in planning and reporting, SPU fosters collaboration, promotes innovative solutions, and encourages a culture of accountability and data-driven decision-making to enhance UN Women’s effectiveness in programming. Additionally, SPU leads inter-agency planning initiatives and acts as the business owner for UN Women’s Results Management Systems (RMS), which supports the processes of strategic planning, monitoring, and reporting of outcomes, along with effective data aggregation and communication with stakeholders.
Internship Overview:
Under the guidance of the Strategic Planning Specialist, the System Workstream Intern will provide essential support to the Data and System Workstream, focusing on the development and maintenance of the RMS. The intern’s responsibilities will involve organizing and documenting consultations and meetings with stakeholders, including business owners and end-users, as well as the creation and dissemination of technical and communication materials.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Meetings and Consultation Sessions:
- Collaborate in the planning and organization of technical meetings and consultation sessions focused on areas such as data integration, AI development, and enhancements to the RMS. This includes drafting communication materials like emails and presentations, preparing comprehensive background documents, and coordinating logistics.
- Document feedback from stakeholders, track follow-up actions, and actively implement relevant strategies to address identified needs and concerns.
Design and Development:
- Contribute to the drafting of guidelines, learning materials, briefs, and other documentation that pertain to data management, systems improvement, and the application of AI technologies.
- Assist in the development and dissemination of knowledge products—such as articles for SharePoint, PowerPoint presentations, and short training videos—to improve the visibility of system enhancements and to provide effective user support.
Advocacy Communication and Capacity Building:
- Help develop and distribute communication and advocacy materials aimed at promoting the use of systems for planning, monitoring, and reporting transparency.
- Assist in the design and execution of training sessions aimed at enhancing the capacity of users regarding both existing and newly implemented systems.
Learning Opportunities:
- Acquire practical experience in key areas such as data policy, AI implementation, knowledge management, and business administration.
- Gain insights into UN Women’s operations, playing a direct role in the development and management of results management systems.
- Engage in networking opportunities along with workshops and seminars to further broaden professional knowledge and skills.
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, research, and administrative capabilities.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex topics in an accessible manner.
- Positive, energetic approach to work and a constructive mindset.
- Strong interpersonal skills aimed at fostering teamwork and collaboration across diverse individuals.
- Proven organizational abilities, with a facility for multitasking effectively.
- Familiarity with key IT applications, particularly content management systems and video content development, is advantageous.
- Understanding of results-based management, gender issues, and the UN operational context is a plus.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Enrollment in university studies in disciplines such as research, communications, knowledge management, information management, business administration, or related fields is required. Candidates must meet one of the following criteria:
- Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree program (e.g., master’s degree);
- Be enrolled in the final year of a bachelor’s degree program;
- Be part of a mandatory national service program where the internship is a required component;
- Have graduated within the last two years with a relevant university degree.
Language:
- Proficiency in English is required; a working knowledge of a second UN language is desirable.
Remuneration:
- Interns not receiving financial support from alternative sources (e.g., universities or other organizations) will receive a stipend from UN Women to help cover basic living expenses throughout the internship.
Organizational Context:
UN Women was established by the United Nations General Assembly in July 2010 in response to a recognized need for a dedicated entity focused on gender equality and women’s empowerment. This creation resulted from the UN reform agenda, consolidating the mandates and resources of four previous parts of the UN system with a singular vision to enhance impact in gender-related initiatives globally.
Application Information:
All applicants are required to submit a completed and signed P.11 form along with their application. Given the anticipated volume of applications, UN Women will ONLY contact candidates selected for further consideration.
Successful candidates will need to provide proof of enrollment in a valid health insurance plan at the internship duty station, verification of current school enrollment or degree, and a scanned copy of their passport or national ID, along with any applicable visa documentation.
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