Overview
This internship offers practical experience in gender equality and social inclusion within a UN organization, supporting global awareness campaigns, data analysis, and training development.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the design, organization, and management of global awareness campaigns and events.
- Curate and format project stories highlighting GESI mainstreaming and social inclusion outcomes.
- Provide logistical and content support for Knowledge Management sessions on GESI.
- Support the collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data for reports.
- Provide support for the preparation and rollout of GESI training.
- Conduct desk research for GESI technical notes, presentations, and briefing products.
- Assist in the periodic review of Gender Equality Marker (GEM) scores and corporate KPIs.
- Assist in tracking global GESI KPIs and monitoring progress against the unit's annual work plan.
- Support the coordination of the Global GESI/DEI Working Group and GESI Focal Persons Network.
Required Experience
- Some experience in internships or volunteer work would be an asset.
- Experience in local social organizations, NGOs / CSOs or similar, especially in the field of human rights, gender, community development, social inclusion, diversity, childhood, and youth, or related thematic areas is an asset.
- Experience in communications, especially in digital content creation, storytelling and campaign management, is an asset.
- Knowledge of the Google Workspace platform (Google Sheets, Google Docs, Google Slides etc.) is an asset.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a university programme such as Bachelor, Masters or Ph.D. (or the equivalent) or have graduated from such studies within three (3) years prior to the application date.
- Completion of secondary school or equivalent is required.
- Area of study should preferably be in Gender Studies, International Relations / International Development, Political Science, Sociology, Social Work or related field.
- Training or courses in human rights, gender, community development, social inclusion, diversity, childhood, and youth, or related thematic areas are an advantage.
